Season 3 of the science-fiction horror seriesFromhas recently come to an end, and fans of the series are still trying to make sense of all the new revelations.Fromboasts an excellent cast, who are responsible for making the characters' fear and horror feel real. Similar to previous seasons, the new entry continued to unnerve viewers with its gruesome scenes and shocking reveals, leading up toFrom’s unexpected season 3 ending.
Fromis truly a series that is difficult to stop watching as it always leaves audiences waiting for the next clue to explain the mysterious events occurring, and it seems that critics feel similarly about its appeal.Fromcurrently holds a 96% approval rating onRotten Tomatoesand it has garnered many positive reviews. To this point,Fromhas already been renewed for a fourth season. Luckily for viewers, there are numerous other shows that feature similar tones, actors, or shocking and scary twists likeFromto enjoy while waiting for season 4.
The Mist
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In this suspenseful series, a small town grapples with the aftermath of a horrific crime as a mysterious and foreboding mist envelops the area. Isolated from the outside world, residents face escalating threats from both the supernatural elements within the mist and their own deep-seated fears.
Before there wasFrom,the horror seriesThe Mistcreated a similarly mysterious town with entities hiding in the mist to kill people. Based on the 1980 Stephen King story of the same name,The Mistfocuses on a small Maine town in which the inhabitants become trapped inside various buildings after realizing that creatures in the mysterious mist that surrounds their town will kill anyone who enters it. Throughout the series, the townspeople fight to stay alive and escape their town while also attempting to learn the truth behind the mist.
ThoughThe Mistwas less successful thanFromhas proven to be, the show was still a gripping watch that left its viewers chilled. For fans ofFrom’s strange town and the mysteries surrounding the creatures,The Mist’s similar horror and suspense aspects make it the perfect follow-up.
Silo
In a dystopian future, men and women reside in a vast underground silo governed by strict regulations, believed to shield them from the hazardous world above. The series delves into the complex social order within the silo and the mysteries surrounding their subterranean existence.
The Apple TV+ seriesSilohas achieved similar popularity toFrom,and it is currently in the middle of airing its second season. Silo takes place primarily within a massive 144-story underground silo that houses a community of people.The inhabitants of the silo are expected to follow strict rules and not to question the history of their existence in the silo, though these rules quickly lead to very interesting conflicts as well as many questions from audiences.
Audiences will also recognizewell-known faces inSilo’s cast, including Rebecca Fergusonwho is known for her appearances in theMission: Impossiblefilms and inDuneandDune: Part Two.Similar toFrom’s high rating,Siloholds an impressive 88% approval rating onRotten Tomatoes. Though the series is not terrifying in the same way as From,Silodoes have similar dystopian aspects within the community,and its residents' questions about the unknown past are similar to questions raised inFrom.
Wayward Pines
Wayward Pines is a sci-fi series based on the Blake Crouch novel series of the same name. Its story initially centers around Ethan Burke, a secret service agent investigating the disappearance of two of his fellow agents in a small Idaho town. The series ran for two seasons on Fox between 2014 and 2016 before being officially canceled a few years later.
LikeFrom, the seriesWayward Pinesalso deals with a town where its inhabitants are not allowed to leave. The series begins with the character Ethan Burke investigating the disappearances of two of his colleagues at the US Secret Service after they arrived in the Idaho town of Wayward Pines. After entering Wayward Pines, Ethan is prevented from leaving, and he notices many discrepancies surrounding the lives of the people in the town, coming to believe that those in charge are hiding something from him.
BecauseFrom’s mysteries go in a different direction thanWayward Pines, fans will be able to enjoy both without feeling like there is too much overlap.
Wayward Pinesis the perfect follow-up series for fans ofFrombecause of the similarly eerie towns and their mysterious reasons for keeping their inhabitants trapped. However, despite premises that sound somewhat similar in the beginning,their twists are very different. BecauseFrom’s mysteries go in a different direction thanWayward Pines, fans will be able to enjoy both without feeling like there is too much overlap. Despite their similarities,Wayward Pineswill be able to keep fans ofFromentertained with unexpected revelations.
Midnight Mass
Created and directed by Mike Flanagan, Midnight Mass follows the residents of an isolated fishing community whose lives are changed by the sudden appearance of a charismatic new priest, Father Paul Hill (Hamish Linklater). The residents of Crockett Island struggle to eke out a meager living, just barely surviving off the mainland, but the appearance of Hill changes everything. Attendance at the local church is at an all-time high, but cynical ex-con Riley Flynn doesn’t trust the priest, and sets out to uncover his dark secret.
Midnight Mass’s disturbing creature and its deep exploration of the nature of faith makes it a worthwhile watch afterFromseason 3.Mike Flanagan’s Netflix show is one of a line of impressive productionshe created for the streaming service, and, out of all of them,Midnight Massis the most similar toFrombecause of its focus on an isolated community and the mystery plaguing them.
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WhileFrom’s religious themes are not quite as overt as those ofMidnight Mass, the shows each deal with the nature of belief and mystery in similar ways. The characters in each show are very interesting and complex, allowing viewers to understand their motives while at the same time building the overall mystery.Midnight Massis perfect for audiences who enjoy the mystery aspect ofFrombut also enjoy a show that is very focused on one particular theme.
Lost
Lost is a mystery drama series created for TV that follows a group of survivors of a plane crash and tells its story between the past, present, and future via flashbacks. When Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 crashes and lands on a mysterious island in the pacific ocean, the castaways discover their new temporary home may have a mind of its own, as strange supernatural events keep them locked to the island. From an unknown black smoke creature to dangerous islanders, the passengers must work together to survive the island’s seemingly deadly intentions.
When it comes to science fiction television shows, many shows today have taken inspiration from the seriesLost,andFromis certainly among that number.Lostcentered on a group of people who had survived a plane crash and landed on a mysterious uninhabited island. While the premise may not initially seem to be supernatural in the same way thatFromis, it quickly becomes clear that the island is hiding more than it seems.Lostis considered one of the best television shows of all time, and it has received numerous awards, making it a worthwhile watch for any science fiction fan.
While Harold Perrineau had previously been in some great productions,Lostbrought him much wider recognition, and his role as Michael is a great precursor to his role as Boyd inFrom.
If the premise ofLostitself is not enough,fans ofFromwill also be able to enjoy a great performance from one of the show’s leading actors. While Harold Perrineau had previously been in some great productions,Lostbrought him much wider recognition, and his role as Michael is a great precursor to his role as Boyd inFrom. ThroughoutLost, Perrineau’s Michael has to face up to the challenges of being stuck on the mysterious island while also trying to create a connection with his son, providing both excitement and an emotional backbone.
Dark
Dark is a German science fiction thriller focusing on four families in a small town impacted by the disappearance of a child. As they search for answers, they uncover a web of interconnected secrets, revealing complex temporal and familial relationships spanning multiple generations.
ThoughDarkdoes not include murderous creatures likeFrom,Darkis the perfect pairing for audiences who are most interested in the detailed science fiction plot points ofFrom.In fact, the reveal of the faraway tree inFromis fairly similar to the cave that Jonas finds inDark. The German series explores the connections that its characters make and how the present and the past influence each other through time travel via the cave as the travel mechanism.
Similar toFrom,Darkhas received very positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Both shows weave complex webs between different characters and often create cliffhangers that leave audiences wanting more.Darkis a very complex, thought-provoking seriesthat allows audiences to guess what might happen next and try to solve the puzzle themselves.
The Leftovers
The Leftovers is a three-season drama that follows a group of people as they deal with the effects of the sudden disappearance of 2% of the word’s population. It was created by Lost co-producer Damon Lindelof and Election writer Tom Perrotta, with famous actors such as Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler, Margaret Qualley, and Justin Theroux in the ensemble cast.
UnlikeFrom, The Leftoversis not an outright horror series, but there are some horrifying aspects of the show. Namely,The Leftovers takes place in a world where 2% of the earth’s population mysteriously vanished. The show focuses on the personal lives of the main characters, some of whom change throughout the series' three seasons, as they struggle to maintain normalcy and move forward following the tragedy.
While the result is something more emotional than truly scary, it is the emotional similarity and the series' focus on people living in a dystopian sort of society are what tie it toFrom. Likewise,The Leftoversreached a similarly high critical reception toFrom.The series averaged a 91% critics approval rating and 90% audience score onRotten Tomatoes.
Twin Peaks
Conceived by Mark Frost and David Lynch in 1990, Twin Peaks is a supernatural mystery-drama series that brings FBI Agent Dale Cooper to the quiet town of Twin Peaks to investigate the murder of a young woman named Laura Palmer. As Dale continues his investigation of her death, he learns that Laura’s life wasn’t as she advertised it, and the town itself is hiding far more secrets than they let on. The show received a revival for a third and final season two decades later to resolve the cliffhanger left at the end of the second season.
Twin Peaksis a classic horror mystery series, andit is considered one of the most influential and best television shows of all time. Many modern science fiction and horror TV series and movies have made reference to tropes or plot points fromTwin Peaks, andFromis no exception in the ways that it unravels its mystery and creates fear in viewers.
LikeFrom, the show does contain some supernatural elements that keep audiences guessing at how all the characters are connected and what all the symbolism means.
Fans ofFromwill loveTwin Peaksbecause of its twisting mystery and enigmatic characters. The series is set in the town of Twin Peaks, andit follows both the residents of the town and FBI agent Dale Cooper as he investigates the murderof a teenage girl named Laura Palmer. LikeFrom, the show does contain some supernatural elements that keep audiences guessing at how all the characters are connected and what all the symbolism means.
Castle Rock
Castle Rock is a supernatural/horror television series based on the works of Stephen King. Set in the titular town in Maine, the show covers an anthology of supernatural stories surrounding various characters that work, live, and visit Castle Rock, all of which sharply turn the mundane lives of northeasterners into compelling tales of the extraordinary - both good and bad.
LikeFrom, Castle Rockis a true supernatural horror series, and it is based in the fictional town of Castle Rock that was created by horror legend Stephen King.Castle Rockcenters on the various residents of the town who often have connections to the supernatural or are connected to Stephen King’s other works in some manner. The series is similar to From in its portrayal of a small town that holds more secrets than its inhabitants may care to admit.
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Likewise, thoughCastle Rock’s two seasons were always intended to tell two distinct stories, both seasons of the show were critically well received, similar toFrom.Castle Rock’s cast is full of familiar faces for audiences, including Stephen King adaptation veterans like Sissy Spacek, Tim Robbins, and Bill Skarsgard. In all, the show is the perfect next watch forFrom’s biggest horror fans.
Evil
Evil is a psychological mystery series that follows a skeptical forensic psychologist, Kristen Bouchard, who teams up with a Catholic priest-in-training and a tech expert to investigate purportedly supernatural incidents. The series delves into complex themes of religion, science, and the nature of evil through its deeply layered narrative and character development. The show stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, and Aasif Mandvi.
The Paramount+ seriesEvilfocuses on several investigators who are hired to investigate paranormal and supernatural events by the Catholic Church. The series explores the concepts of belief and relationships with family and friends in a similar manner toFrom. Additionally, each show manages to create excitement and fear by combining supernatural images and emotional ones.
Evilholds a 91% approval rating onRotten Tomatoesto rival From’s 96%, and the series was nominated for numerous awards.Evilis one of the best recent shows to bring together the supernatural and its investigation with questions surrounding the characters' personal lives and faith. WhileEvildoes have some differences toFrom, they go well together precisely because the differences in their plots highlight the similarities in some of their themes.
From
From is a series revolving around a mysterious American town that ensnares newcomers, forcing its inhabitants to maintain order and find an escape amidst nighttime perils from the surrounding forest. The residents face threats from terrifying creatures emerging after sunset, complicating their struggle for survival.
