When Lost First airing on ABC in 2004, it became an instant hit for the network and a cultural phenomenon. Ultimately airing for six seasons, the story followed a group of plane crash survivors, most with tragic pasts, struggling to survive on a strange island. The series allowed fans to guess dozens of different mysteries and root for their favorite characters. While the later seasons, and the series finale in particular, were controversial and left some viewers disappointed, Lost remains a beloved show for anyone who enjoys mystery and drama. Now, MGM+ From scratches the same itch and returns for a new season later in September.

Following a group of strangers inexplicably trapped in a strange town in an unknown location, From has no shortage of mysteries for fans to speculate on. Added to these recurring questions are numerous conflicts between characters, monsters to terrify, and creepy locations that leave viewers perplexed. In short, it’s the perfect series for Lost fans looking for something new.

Like another iconic series, From features an isolated location that becomes its own character.

• Lost was one of the first successes of writer, director and producer JJ Abrams, who would later work on major franchises like Star Trek And Star Wars.
• Lost continues to rank among the greatest television shows of all time.
• Lost became known for its use of flashbacks, a trope that From adopted at certain times in his episodes.

Many fans of Lost Viewers are quick to point out that the island on which the characters are trapped has become a character in its own right over the course of the series. Full of interesting and eerie locations that hinted at its nature, it exuded an almost malevolent personality. The mystery of the island, its original inhabitants, and its many research stations became a central part of the plot, keeping viewers coming back week after week for answers. From apparently inspired by Lost by developing its own framework.

The series begins with a family on a road trip who find themselves in a strange town that they can’t leave because every road leading out of it inexplicably backtracks. They quickly learn that they’re trapped, along with all the other residents, some of whom have been there for years. From there, fans are gradually introduced to these characters and their various relationships with each other. Perhaps more intriguing, however, is the presentation of the town itself.

During the first two seasons, From has slowly revealed more about the town, detailing the seemingly magical rules that govern it, the monsters that haunt it, and its disturbing history. While the series is still early on, the town and the woods surrounding it are shaping up to be as satisfying as it gets. The Lost island. Some characters have even speculated that it possesses an intelligence or will of its own that could be discovered in future seasons. Lost Fans will find a lot of familiarity Of framework and will no doubt enjoy debating fan theories, just like they did when the old series was at its peak.

A mix of mystery, character drama and horror to keep fans interested

• From shares a connection with Lostwith actor Harold Perrineau playing a major role in both series.
• One of the central mysteries of both series is whether individuals are chosen by the island or the city and how they are connected to each other.
• As with Lost, From hinted that there might be a different faction or organization manipulating events from behind the scenes.

As Lost, From knows how to blend complex characters and strained relationships with the show’s supernatural elements. In the first season, a married couple on the verge of divorce find themselves stranded, along with their children, in the city and must face the challenge of maintaining their marriage for the sake of their children. In the second season, a love triangle forms when a woman in a budding romance discovers that her ex-girlfriend has suddenly arrived in town. From makes excellent use of a relatively small group of characters to generate compelling stories that stand on their own, outside of the horrors of the city.

Of course, the heart of From are still the mysteries of the city and, as with LostThe writers are stingy with answers and revelations. Over the course of both seasons, some minor questions have been answered, but each season finale has only raised more. Clues, and perhaps even a few red herrings, are common, and there is no shortage of scenes to examine for clues that may have been missed. Still, viewers shouldn’t expect to get all the answers anytime soon. If they are fans of LostHowever, it should be a familiar and welcome element of the narrative.

The main area where From part of Lost is the degree to which horror is incorporated into the story. While the old series had its scary moments, such as appearances of the Smoke Monster and early depictions of the Others, it was primarily a series of mystery and drama. Fromon the other hand, is explicitly a horror show, making the characters’ isolation not just an obstacle to overcome but a terrifying reality to live with.

The series opens with some truly chilling descriptions of the vampire-like monsters that roam the city every night, demonstrating just how deadly and cunning they are. Over the past two seasons, these monsters have killed more than one unfortunate city dweller, and even more terrible terrors have been hinted at. Mystery fans will have plenty to enjoy, but horror fans may get even more out of the story the series is built on.

It is full of subtle clues and little details.

• Season 1 of From received rave reviews from critics and was rated Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
• Of The second season saw a slight decline in reviews, but was still rated very highly overall by fans and critics.
• The Lost Harold Perrineau received particular praise, earning a Saturn Award nomination for his performance in Of first season.

Fortunately for Lost fans who are intrigued by FromThere’s still time to check out the series before the new season premieres on September 22. With only two seasons of ten episodes each, a few weekends of heavy viewing could allow viewers to catch up and prepare for more mystery and horror. Of course, fans should avoid watching too many episodes too quickly. Aside from the nightmares that could ensue, there are plenty of little details that could be missed and clues that could be overlooked by someone who isn’t paying attention.

From is full of strange symbols and imagery, from character designs to magical talismans that protect the inhabitants from monsters. Fans also enjoyed studying the lines of dialogue over and over again to look for clues about the motivations and secret knowledge of the various characters. With so many intersecting plots and overarching mysteries to follow, it’s easy to miss clues the first time around. Indeed, From is a series that deserves to be watched several times before a new season.

Although the horror elements may scare some, Lost fans and anyone who enjoys mystery and drama may want to give From a chance before the new season begins. It takes the concept of various strangers trapped in a strange place and gives it a new twist with the horror that impressed even the prolific writer of terrifying tales, Stephen King. Someone who missed Lost there will definitely be something to look forward to later this month.