Directed by John Griffin, From is an American science fiction horror show that originally premiered on February 20, 2022. The show explores a strange town where residents find themselves trapped, struggling to survive, and unable to find a way out. They are haunted and hunted by terrifying nocturnal creatures who are residents of surrounding forests and suspicious areas.
From was renewed for a second season in 2022 itself, which aired in 2023. Fans are excited for the release of the third season of the show, which is set to release on September 22, 2024, available to stream on MGM+.
While you wait for From Season 3, here are 5 other shows you could watch during this period.
Yellowjackets, The Society, and more - 5 shows to binge while you wait for From Season 3
1) Yellowjackets (2021)
Yellowjackets premiered on November 14, 2021, on Showtime. Detailing the gruesome events faced by a girls' soccer team following a plane crash in 1996, the show portrays their struggles as they are stranded on an unknown island for nineteen months after the crash. The uncertainty that they face is a theme that is also explored in From, making it relatable for viewers.
The show details their journey and also focuses on the lives of the survivors 25 years down the line in 2021. Yellowjackets has been very well-received and season 3 of the show is set to premiere in 2025.
2) The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
The Fall of the House of Usher is based on a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. Directed by Mike Flanagan, the creator of other thrilling shows like The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Fall of the House of Usher is a work of Gothic fiction. The story explores the idea of madness and family isolation in a fascinating manner.
The story follows an unnamed narrator who visits his friend at his house. However, he soon realizes that unnatural things are happening in the house, as he discovers that his friend's sister who was ill, is actually dead.
3) Mare of Easttown (2021)
Mare of Easttown sees Kate Winslet in her first ever OTT series, playing the role of a detective. Directed by Craig Zobel, the show was released on HBO and spanned over 7 episodes. Released in 2021, the show was well-received by viewers and critics alike.
Mare of Easttown follows the story of a detective, Marianne "Mare" Sheehan, as she attempts to solve the case of the mysterious murder of a teenage mom outside of Philadelphia. At the same time, she also struggles to keep her personal life together. As she has previously been unable to solve another murder, people are beginning to question her skills as a detective, which only adds to her problems.
4) The Society (2019)
The Society takes on a rather interesting concept for its storyline - a group of teenagers return early from a school field trip only to discover that all the residents of their town have disappeared and they are the only ones left. The town has also been surrounded by a dense forest which is impossible to cross. They now have to build their own community, creating their own rules to survive with limited resources.
The basic plot of The Society is very similar to that of From, so fans might enjoy the show a lot. The Society was released in 2019 and has been well-received by viewers of the show. The show is available on Netflix.
5) Hemlock Grove (2013-2015)
Hemlock Grove was released in 2013 and ran till 2015. Produced by Eli Roth, the series is based on Brian McGreevy's novel by the same name.
The show follows the strange events that have been occurring in Hemlock Grove, a fictional town in Pennsylvania. The town has been seeing a series of brutal murders. With its new resident, Peter Rumancek, the town's wealthy Godfrey family heir, Roman decides to try and catch the culprit behind these murders. However, both of them also deal with their demons at the same time. This makes the show a very interesting watch for all those who enjoyed From.
These are some of the shows you can binge while you wait for From Season 3.
