20/21
Synopsis
The men and women live in a giant underground silo with various regulations that they believe are in place to protect them from the ruined and toxic world above. Whether they’re exploring the stars, escaping dystopias, or making the world a better place, these women are what science fiction is all about. Season 1 covers the first 30 chapters of the book “Wool”; the book has 82 chapters. The floor fans in several episodes spin in the wrong direction, relative to the orientation of the blades. Spinning this way doesn’t push or pull air. Featured on WatchMojo: Top 10 TV Series of 2023 You Need to Watch (2023). It’s an interesting look at the history of the underground bunker, a people who survived underground for so long that a civilization emerged within them, with traditions, myths, beliefs, rituals, and ceremonies rooted in events that have been forgotten, and a social structure of the status quo is established. And when this status quo that maintains order is challenged, execution and punishment ensue. A power structure is formed, creating a stratified population, both figuratively and literally, from the top of the silo to the bottom. That’s the premise, and while it’s not entirely original (think Express of Tomorrow, City of Darkness, etc.), there’s enough new here that it feels well-executed for a TV series. Good performance from Oyelowo, with familiar faces in Rashida Jones and Will Patton. (But as you can see from the series poster, there are guest stars to make way for the regular cast, with Rebecca Ferguson in the lead role.) The series seems to be pretty decent, with good production values. There are elaborate sets and good CGI to provide a believable atmosphere. While a suspicious mind notices some obvious conspiracies at first, mysteries are uncovered that will keep me watching.