Take a deep breath — that was a lot to digest.

The conclusion of *Silo* Season 2 threw us into a storm of cliffhangers and lingering questions. While it resolved some mysteries, it also opened up new ones, leaving fans wondering about the future as Season 3 approaches. From the destinies of Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) and Bernard (Tim Robbins) to a perplexing pre-apocalypse flashback, let’s analyze the pivotal moments and their implications for what lies ahead.

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### What takes place at the end of *Silo* Season 2?

The finale presented numerous cliffhangers along with an unexpected flashback. It shifted between various central characters, including Juliette, Bernard, Lukas (Avi Nash), Shirley (Remmie Milner), Knox (Shane McRae), and Sims (Common). As protesters ascend to the top of the silo demanding answers from Bernard, they are startled by Juliette’s sudden appearance on the external monitor. She cautions them against going outside. Concurrently, Juliette rushes down the stairs toward the airlock and unexpectedly bumps into Bernard, who is armed. The pair discuss ways to halt the foreboding safeguard procedure (more details on that shortly), but they find themselves cornered between the airlock doors as flames engulf the area.

In another location, Sims confronts Lukas before making his way to the vault. Inside, the same mechanical voice that earlier communicated with Lukas now addresses Sims, acknowledging his intent to “save the silo.” Yet, the voice instructs Sims and his son to depart, cryptically adding, “Camille can stay,” referring to Sims’ wife (Alexandria Riley).

The episode also showcases a flashback to a world before the apocalypse. A Congressman meets a journalist at a bar, where she interrogates him about a possible “radiological attack on the United States.” Before he departs, the Congressman gifts her a small item — a duck-shaped Pez dispenser, which viewers will remember as a “relic” from *Silo* Season 1. Quite intriguing.

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### What is the safeguard procedure?

The safeguard procedure was a significant enigma in Season 2, and the finale finally clarifies it somewhat. During Juliette’s confrontation with Bernard, it becomes evident that the safeguard is a system that enables someone outside the silo to release poison.

“There’s no point in what you’re trying to do: Save them. It’s out of your hands, it was never in your hands, in my hands, in anyone’s hands,” Bernard tells Juliette.

“Because of the poison they can inject?” she questions.

“You’re aware of that?” Bernard replies.

“I am aware of it. But I don’t know who would do it, and I don’t know why.”

“I know the who. But I don’t know why, and I don’t care at all.”

While Bernard seems to have insight into who oversees the safeguard, the identity of this individual (or entity) is still unclear. Is it the same robotic voice that threatened Lukas in Episode 9? Is it a conscious AI or some ultimate overseer of the silo? These are the queries Season 3 will probably tackle.

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### What’s in store for Sims and his family?

The voice in the vault claims it wants to save the silo as well, but is it trustworthy? On one hand, the fact that it interacts with Sims suggests a possible shared goal. On the other hand, we know Juliette has devised a plan to counter the safeguard, which could imply that the voice is manipulating Sims to further its agenda. Could it leverage Sims’ family to thwart Juliette?

Notably, the voice speaks specifically about working with Camille Sims rather than her husband. It may view her as the more competent or dependable member of the family based on its assessments of the silo’s residents. This could establish an intriguing dynamic moving into Season 3.

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### Do Juliette and Bernard have a chance of surviving the fire?

The finale places Juliette and Bernard in a precarious predicament. Entrapped between the airlock doors as flames blaze in, their chances of survival appear slim. Nevertheless, there’s a flicker of hope for Juliette. She’s donned a fire-resistant suit, which might provide her with some defense. Unfortunately for Bernard, his outlook is grimmer. While he quickly drops to evade the flames, his prospects seem dim — especially since he’s no longer the show’s main antagonist.

If one of them is to escape alive, Juliette seems to be the more likely candidate.

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### What does the flashback signify?

The flashback at the conclusion of Season 2 seemingly takes us back to the origins of the silo. Several hints suggest this: the Congressman hails from Georgia, which is heavily insinuated to be the site of the silos (a travel book relic from Season 1 alludes to Georgia, and the skyline outside the