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Published Jan 31, 2026, 4:15 PM EST
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Long-running horror shows that rarely stumble are quite rare, but an ongoing series that is already three seasons down only keeps getting better with time.
Some of the best horror shows from recent years have either been Mike Flanagan's creations like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass or Stephen King adaptations like It: Welcome to Derry. Most of these shows, however, barely lasted over two seasons, either because they had limited stories to tell or lacked the narrative scale to extend beyond the sophomore installment.
MGM+'s ongoing horror masterpiece is not the same as it is still going strong after three seasons and will likely get even better in its future installment.
MGM+’s From Keeps Getting Better With Each Season
More often than not, mystery box thrillers that heavily rely on keeping viewers hooked through withheld information and endless twists eventually collapse under the weight of their own secrets. Somewhere around the season 2 or 3 mark, they start showing signs of slowing down when audiences realize they may not be able to answer all underlying questions.
MGM+'s From is fortunately not the same. With each new installment, the show gives new reasons to viewers to stay invested in its mysterious setting, hard-hitting character beats, and terrifying portrayal of violent supernatural beings.
Several mysteries from the show's season 1, including the true nature of its central town and the origin and rules governing its main nocturnal monsters, are yet to be fully resolved. However, instead of completely ignoring these, the show has gradually expanded upon them, which ensures audiences that it will eventually get to the right answers.
Put simply, From masters the art of deferring by constantly putting off its best revelations for a later story arc. This approach could have been disastrous, but it works wonders for the show because of its unwavering focus on character-driven stakes and internal logic.
From Is In The Same League As Some Of The Best Mystery Box Thrillers Like Lost (If Not Better)
Since Lost is often touted as one of the best mystery box thrillers of all time, it is not surprising that From is often compared to it. Given how Lost aired during the Golden Age of television, From may never be able to match the show's legacy and become a full-fledged cultural phenomenon. However, in terms of consistency and overall critical reception, it is already doing better than shows like Lost and Fringe.
If all goes well for the series in its upcoming installments, it could further cement itself as one of the most intricately plotted shows in the streaming era and be remembered in the same breath as the genre’s most admired successes.
From Will Hopefully Sustain Its Consistency In Season 4
As of now, it is unknown when From will end its run. Even though the show's season 5 has not been confirmed yet, its upcoming installment is certainly not its last. With that said, From will have to soon start resolving its story threads instead of further expanding its mythology. Even if it ends up lasting for six seasons, season 4 is where it should meaningfully pay off its longest-running mysteries.
Since season 4 seems to be From's foundation for setting the stage for a clear end game, it could make or break the horror series. Owing to this, it is hard not to hope that season 4 will be as satisfying and memorable as the previous installments, if not better.
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