If you've been craving a show that combines the stranded-survivor intrigue of Lost with the bone-chilling atmosphere of Netflix's Dark, MGM+'s From is your next obsession. Now wrapping up its fourth season, this critically acclaimed supernatural horror series is gearing up for its fifth and final season—making this the ideal moment to dive in.
A Town That Traps and Terrorizes
In From, ordinary people find themselves inexplicably trapped in a nameless town with no way out. As night falls, the real nightmare begins: feral, shape-shifting creatures emerge to hunt and manipulate the residents, often luring them to gruesome deaths. The town's sheriff, Boyd Stevens (played by Lost alum Harold Perrineau), struggles to keep hope alive among the frightened community. But a dark, unseen entity watches from the shadows, determined to sow chaos and despair.
Much like Lost, the show centers on a group of strangers forced to survive in a mysterious, inescapable location. Yet the setting—a remote, rural town—feels more akin to the foreboding German village in Dark. Both series share a palpable sense of dread, a mystery involving missing children, and a repeating cycle of terror. As From progresses into Season 3, its puzzles begin to click into place, rewarding patient viewers.
Why 'From' Rewards Your Patience
Watching From has been a deeply satisfying journey, even if Season 3 had some frustrating moments. The cracks in the plot threatened to widen, but the show delivered major reveals—including the introduction of a terrifying main antagonist and forces even more sinister than the nocturnal monsters. Season 4 has steadily raised the stakes, paying off character arcs and mysteries seeded in the very first episodes.
Unlike Lost, which sometimes fumbled its big twists, From excels at unveiling its secrets in a way that feels earned. And like Dark, which starts as a crime drama before spiraling into a mind-bending sci-fi saga, From deepens its narrative with surprising new wrinkles. One of the biggest revelations involves a reincarnation cycle—hinting that the town's horrors have played out many times before. While Dark uses time travel and apocalypse, From leans into the supernatural, introducing entities that defy logic.
For fans of psychological horror, the show's layered storytelling is reminiscent of the best entries in the genre. If you enjoy psychological horror books, From offers a similarly gripping experience.
Setting the Stage for a Finale That Could Surpass 'Lost'
The best news? From has been planned as a five-season arc, so viewers won't face a premature cancellation. With production on Season 5 underway, creator John Griffin and showrunner Jeff Pinkner have carefully set the stage for a compelling conclusion. The jaw-dropping events of Season 4—including harrowing confrontations and shocking twists—promise a finale that could finally settle the debate over which mystery-box show does it better.
While Lost's ending remains divisive, From seems poised to deliver more satisfying answers to its burning questions. The series isn't perfect, but it keeps audiences coming back for more—and with the end in sight, there's never been a better time to get trapped in the town.
