‘Silo’ Season 3 First Reviews Are In – Critics Reveal Whether the Dystopian Hit Still Delivers

The first critical reactions to Silo Season 3 are in, and the early response is very strong. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the new season currently holds a 100% Fresh rating on the Tomatometer based on 16 reviews. While the audience score, also known as the Popcornmeter, has not been fully established yet, critics are already sharing detailed opinions about the direction of the Apple TV+ series.

The show, created by Graham Yost and based on Hugh Howey’s dystopian novel series, continues its story of a buried society living inside a massive underground silo. The series follows an engineer who begins to uncover dangerous secrets after a sheriff breaks strict rules and strange deaths shake the community.

Early reviews suggest Season 3 continues to build on the mystery while also expanding the emotional stakes.

Christian Gallichio from The Playlist gave the season a positive B+ rating. He pointed out that the season may take some time to fully pick up, but rewards viewers who stay with it. He wrote, “Still, even if half of Season 3 may test some patience, ‘Silo’’s back half will remind the already committed that Yost and company know what they are doing and have an endgame in mind.”

This suggests that the season may start slowly but becomes stronger as it progresses, with a clear direction planned by the creators.

Matt Fowler from IGN Movies gave one of the highest scores in the early reviews, rating the season 9 out of 10. He was very direct in his praise, saying, “Silo delivers its best run to date, providing important answers and diabolical heartbreak.” His review highlights that Season 3 not only continues the story but also gives viewers key answers while still delivering emotional impact.

Not all reviews are completely glowing, but even mixed reactions remain mostly positive. Brian Tallerico from RogerEbert.com noted that while the show has been one of the strongest series on television in its first two seasons, Season 3 is slightly less consistent. He wrote that it is “just barely good enough in its third to keep viewers excited to see how it all ends.”

His comment suggests that the season still holds interest but may not reach the same level as earlier chapters for some viewers.

Other critics have focused on the show’s storytelling style and scale. Alexander Zalben from Comic Book Club praised the series for its unique approach to science fiction. He described it as “grand science fiction on an intimate scale, and really, there’s nothing else like it on TV.” This highlights one of Silo’s key strengths, which is its ability to combine large world-building with personal human drama.

Jean Henegan from Pop Culture Maniacs gave the season a 3.2 out of 5 rating. While he noted that the beginning of the season feels slow, he said the ending improves significantly. He wrote, “I’m actually glad I stuck it out. Because despite a very slow start, by the end of season three, I was chomping at the bit to see what a potential fourth season would bring.”

Overall, early reviews suggest that Silo Season 3 is still a strong entry in the series, even if it takes time to build momentum. Critics agree that the show continues to offer mystery, emotional storytelling, and a carefully planned long-term narrative.

With a perfect early Tomatometer score, expectations remain high as more reviews come in. Fans of the series now wait to see if the audience response will match the critics and whether Season 3 can maintain this strong start through its full run.

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