This article includes spoilers for Silo Season 2, Episode 10, titled “Into the Fire.”
Insights from the Silo Season 2 Finale
In the finale of Silo Season 2, showrunner Graham Yost draws attention to a seemingly mundane object: a Pez dispenser. The closing scene introduces a scenario where a U.S. congressman, portrayed by Ashley Zuckerman from Succession, is on a date with journalist Helen, played by Jessica Henwick of Iron Fist. What starts as a pleasant evening escalates when the journalist inquires about the U.S. government’s intentions regarding Iran, suggesting a darker backstory to the creation of the silos. Following this tension-filled moment, the congressman abruptly departs, leaving behind a duck Pez dispenser—a nod to the University of Oregon’s mascot, a symbol that resonates with Helen.
The Significance of the Pez Dispenser
In a discussion with TVLine, Yost elaborates on the importance of the Pez dispenser, affirming that it is indeed the same dispenser that has been associated with Rebecca Ferguson’s character, Juliette Nichols. He teases its future journey, noting:
“That is the PEZ dispenser. You see this PEZ dispenser in our world, and it’s going to end up in a silo, 300 years in the future. How the hell did that happen?”
A Link Between Past and Future
With Henwick and Zuckerman being promoted to main cast members for Season 3, the narrative regarding the Pez dispenser seems set to deepen. If Helen retains the dispenser given to her by the congressman, viewers are left to ponder its journey from hand to hand until it eventually reaches Juliette, who received it from her friend George Wilkins in Season 1. This continuity suggests a profound connection between the characters involved in the creation of the silos and those who endure in the present timeline.
Potential Narrative Exploration
The established link hints at the possibility that key characters in Silo are tied to the origins of the calamity that led to their isolated existence. As both Helen and the congressman will return in future episodes, audiences can anticipate further exploration of these connections and the rationale behind why the Pez dispenser is deemed a forbidden artifact. Yet, the adaptation of Hugh Howey’s novels may lean towards illustrating a more emotional narrative, emphasizing the human condition amidst devastation.
The Symbolism of Objects in Silo
Regardless of the specific significance attributed to the Pez dispenser, it serves as a powerful emblem of resilience and continuity. The dispenser represents how certain remnants survive even when the world surrounding them has crumbled. In the high stakes environment of Silo, objects are imbued with profound meaning, serving as vessels that encapsulate history, personal stories, and the flicker of hope amidst despair.
For continued insights and analysis of Silo’s narrative elements, check out more at TVLine.
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