From the moment the first episode of From aired in 2022, it became clear that this was not just another horror series — it was a slow-burn psychological trap designed to keep audiences awake at night, questioning what they would do if they were suddenly unable to leave the place they hated most.
Set in an unnamed, seemingly idyllic American town surrounded by dense forest, From follows a group of strangers who arrive as outsiders — driving through on vacation, relocating for work, or simply passing by — only to discover they cannot leave. Every road circles back to the town. Every attempt to escape ends in the same place. And every night, when the sun sets, the real nightmare begins: creatures that look human but are anything but emerge from the woods, wearing friendly smiles and polite voices, begging to be let inside homes. If anyone opens the door, they die in ways too gruesome to describe casually.
The series is led by Harold Perrineau as Boyd Stevens, the town’s reluctant sheriff who has spent years trying to maintain order while slowly losing hope. His performance is the emotional anchor — a man who has seen too much death, lost too many people, and still forces himself to keep everyone alive another day. Catalina Sandino Moreno plays Tabitha Matthews, a grieving mother who arrived with her husband (Eion Bailey) and two children, desperate to find a way out for her family. The ensemble is strong across the board: Elizabeth Saunders as Donna, the tough leader of the town’s “newcomers,” David Alpay as the cynical doctor, and Avery Konrad as Julie, the rebellious teenage daughter who becomes one of the show’s most compelling voices.
What makes From so addictive is its refusal to explain everything quickly. The town’s rules are revealed gradually: the talismans that protect houses at night, the creatures’ strange aversion to certain symbols, the radio tower that sometimes picks up voices from the outside world. Each season peels back another layer — the town’s history, the children’s visions, the mysterious symbols carved into trees — but never fully answers the central question: why are these people trapped here, and what do the creatures really want?
Season 1 established the premise and introduced the terror. Season 2 deepened the mystery, introduced new threats, and cracked open the characters’ backstories. Season 3 (2024) pushed the horror further, revealing connections between the town and the real world, while Season 4 (expected in 2026) promises to finally start answering some of the biggest questions — though creator John Griffin has promised the show will not rush the reveal.
The atmosphere is suffocating: endless forest, flickering streetlights, the constant sound of wind through trees, and the nightly ritual of locking doors and windows while creatures sing lullabies outside. The horror is both external (the monsters) and internal (grief, guilt, fear of the unknown). The show excels at psychological dread — the terror of not knowing whether the person you love is still themselves, or whether opening the door will let death inside.
Critics and viewers have praised From for its patience and character focus. It holds a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with fans calling it “the most addictive horror series since Lost” and “the show that makes you afraid to go to sleep.” The performances are universally strong, particularly Perrineau’s weary leadership and Sandino Moreno’s raw maternal desperation.
Now streaming on MGM+ (and available in many regions via Netflix or other partners), From is the perfect binge for anyone who loves mystery, horror, and character-driven storytelling. It’s not about jump scares — it’s about the slow, creeping realization that safety is an illusion, and that sometimes the scariest monsters are the ones that wear human faces.
If you haven’t started yet, be warned: once you enter the town, there’s no easy way out. The road always leads back to the same place — and to the same unanswered questions.
