A New Season of a Thriller Show That’s Gaining Momentum
A new season of one of the most quietly acclaimed thriller shows is just around the corner, and it’s time to get ready for a binge-worthy experience. In a TV landscape where there are more thriller shows than days in the year, it’s inevitable that some absolute gems slip under the radar. For none is that more true than the MGM Plus series From, starring acting legend Harold Perrineau.
Harold Perrineau has long been a standout in iconic pieces of media, including Lost, Romeo + Juliet, and the Matrix franchise, among many others. In From, he plays Sheriff Boyd Stevens, a resident of a small town in Middle America that is subject to strange forces and terrifying creatures of the night, with no way to escape. The show blends suspense and sci-fi elements, creating a unique atmosphere that’s often compared to The Twilight Zone meets Buffy. Many have even drawn parallels to Lost itself.
The show features an ensemble cast, and its horror elements will leave your skin crawling as you watch to see if disaster can be averted in time, with the help of Sheriff Boyd. It’s a series that has made a mighty impression among both critics and fans, averaging a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score, with its latest season scoring 100%.
Critics have praised the show’s meticulous world-building and character development. The Sydney Morning Herald said, “The horror is real — and it gets real gory — but this is no simple splatterfest. Series creator John Griffin has built his world meticulously, and all his characters have their own fraught back stories and their own personal demons.”
Starburst reflected, “In the same vein as Lost, every answer we get leads to more questions. It’s an addiction that TV writers tend to try to capture, and From has successfully done just that.” Meanwhile, The Times noted, “It is beautifully shot and the horror feels distinctively American… It also had its chilling moments, although it caveated the ‘inelegant dialogue, haphazard structure and investing in characters who then just die.’”
For many fans, this show has become an instant favorite. The combination of mystery, suspense, and character-driven storytelling makes it a must-watch.
Horror-Thriller Shows You Need to Watch After From
If you’re looking for your next fix after From, there’s no shortage of chilling thrillers to explore:
The Terror: A dark tale wrapped in the clothes of prestige drama (presumably to keep warm), The Terror is a haunting and entertaining story about the thin line between civility and barbarity.
Alien: Earth: Set in the iconic Alien universe in 2120, two years before Ridley Scott’s original 1979 film, Alien: Earth explores a terrifying future ruled by mega-corporations.
Teacup: Shocking and more than a little confusing, Teacup is a surprisingly gory series, which means it won’t be for everyone, but if the sight of blood and bone gets your pulse racing, then this may be the series for you.
You can read our full list of recommendations here and where to watch them.
Fans have praised the show extensively. Rotten Tomatoes user John C dubbed it “one of the best suspense thriller series,” while Jim22001 called it “the most captivating and crazy show you could watch.” Daniel W wrote, “Excellent character development for the ones that stick. Disturbing and tense with a superglue grip to mind.” Alexandra P teased, “So addicting!! The storyline is so different and mind-bending.”
Harold Perrineau shared his thoughts on the show’s impact. He told Buzzfeed, “So far, the most rewarding part [of filming] is that we are kind of like Lost; we’re in this place, and we’re all together shooting this show. We have a really shared and connected experience.” Reflecting on carving out a space in a heavily-populated TV landscape, he added, “The most challenging part of it is that 500 other shows are on right now, and finding our way, or finding a space for what I think is a really good show, has been tricky and challenging.”
Seasons one to three of From are streaming on NOW, Sky, and HBO Max. Season four will premiere on Thursday, May 14.
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