Silo Season 2: Is Knox Aware That Walker Is Bernard’s Spy?

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Silo Season 2, Episode 9.

In the intense landscape of Silo Season 2, Episode 9, Knox subtly hints at his awareness of Walker’s role as Bernard’s spy. While he never explicitly states this realization, the narrative is rich with clues suggesting he may see through the façade. The pacing of this season has certainly picked up, particularly in the last few episodes, after slowly developing Juliette’s storyline. As the finale approaches, it’s evident that Juliette is set to gain new support and possibly return to her home silo following the revelations of Episode 9.

Meanwhile, intriguing developments unfold in Silo 18. Bernard manipulates Walker, positioning her as a key player while Lukas delves deeper into the Algorithm, inching closer to uncovering the silos’ hidden truths. Lukas is poised to unearth far more than he anticipated. However, Bernard’s grip on the situation regarding the Mechanical appears tenuous at best. He operates under the assumption that controlling Walker gives him insight into the Mechanical’s true intentions, but as Episode 9 reveals, Knox may be several steps ahead of him.

Knox Uncovers Bernard’s Control Over Walker

A Telling Conversation: Knox and Walker

During a pivotal moment in Episode 9, Knox boldly claims to have identified Bernard’s informant. This declaration sends Bernard and Walker into a panic, fearing that Knox may have unraveled their secret alliance. However, when Knox attributes the potential betrayal to Teddy’s mother, Bernard breathes a sigh of relief. Knox speculates that she aligns with Bernard to protect her son from harm, revealing only a fraction of his insight.

Yet, it becomes clear that Knox is not merely playing along. His comments about Teddy’s mother serve as a veiled reference to Walker’s predicament. Knox implies that, like Teddy’s mother, Walker is compelled to act as a spy due to the threat Bernard poses to Carla. This subtext suggests that Knox may be playing a dangerous game—appearing to be in the dark while maneuvering strategically to outsmart Bernard.

Knox’s Comment on Gunpowder Reveals Cracks in Bernard’s Strategy

Knox: A Step Ahead of Bernard?

Knox and Shirley discussing plans — Custom Image by Dhruv Sharma.

Post-discussion about the informant, Knox brings up the Mechanical’s intentions concerning the remaining gunpowder from the rocket manufacturing process highlighted in Episode 7. Given Knox’s astute suspicion that Bernard is surveilling Walker, it’s likely he intentionally crafts a false narrative about the Mechanical’s true plans. This misdirection suggests that Knox may have devised a strategy to manipulate Bernard while subtly advancing the Mechanical’s overarching objectives within the plot of Silo Season 2.

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