I, like practically everybody else that completed the first season of From, spent the next days and weeks pouring over Reddit fan theories and video breakdowns. Who was that on the radio? The place do the wires lead? Who’s the boy in white? The place is Boyd? What’s that image?!
As that bus rolled into the diner lot and the credit hit the display screen, my thoughts flooded with questions and prospects. Many viewers voiced frustration with the lack of awareness doled out within the first 10 episodes–not me although. I am keen on the sheer quantity of unfastened threads and ambiguous plot traces. Tease me. Confuse me. I’m all for it. However when push involves shove, sooner or later, we gotta get some solutions. Proper?
From what I’ve seen within the first 5 episodes of season 2, possibly not.
* Word* Solely episodes 1-5 had been made obtainable for assessment. No spoilers supposed.
That’s to not say what’s there isn’t each bit as depraved and thought-provoking as what got here earlier than it, however no. There aren’t any solutions on that bus. At the very least, not but. There are, nevertheless, some essential new characters aboard–and no not simply that one both. From powerful guys to seers, the bus passengers present greater than only a a lot wanted improve in head rely. No fewer than 3 main plot traces sit in these seats, however none of them carry us any nearer to the solutions that viewers seemingly search. That stated, it doesn’t take lengthy for main narrative developments to happen this yr.
The opener picks up instantly the place season 1 leaves off and carries a frenetic tempo that lays the groundwork for the remainder of the season. It might not include solutions, however it does supply a glimpse into the horrors that wait exterior of city. Sure, there are nonetheless way more questions than solutions, however that’s the present. That’s the purpose. And nearly in a nod to a number of the higher theories which have been thrown out within the aforementioned Reddit sub, characters this season at the moment are starting to ponder a few of these concepts and ideas aloud to 1 one other.
“… each bit as depraved and thought-provoking as what got here earlier than it.”
Whereas the 2nd and third episodes comply with swimsuit of the superb premiere, the ultimate 2 episodes made obtainable for assessment take a backseat by way of tempo and intrigue. What’s made clear by the point the second season crosses its half-way mark, although, is that the individuals of city are starting to understand it’s extra essential than ever to work collectively. What was beforehand a considerably purposeful story of two cities between colony home and city is not any extra, and survival is as soon as once more the prime goal.
So whereas From season 2 definitely hasn’t cleared up any confusion, it does appear effectively positioned and centered on working in direction of a satisfying finale. However as (in line with a reputable supply) season 3 has already been green-lit and is presumably working by pre-production, I’m not anticipating a lot by way of closure. I can foresee a practical and possible state of affairs the place the questions and intrigue proceed to pile this season earlier than leaving us with some form of extremely revealing cliffhanger for subsequent yr. I very a lot imagine this to be a transitional season to what it may be its final, and that may be okay.
“There aren’t any solutions on that bus. There are, nevertheless, some essential new characters aboard–and no not simply that one both.”
From is must-see, appointment viewing for me. There’s nothing else prefer it, and I might be thrilled to see it proceed for years. I’m additionally sure MGM doesn’t thoughts having an episodic hit on its arms whereas it really works to rebrand its MGM+ streaming service. Moreover, I imagine there’s large worth and enchantment on this universe already–however except From begins to present us extra of that universe and permit its characters to discover the horrors which are so usually teased, viewers searching for a extra action-driven expertise could develop weary. In consequence, followers like myself may not get the prospect to see it flourish earlier than audiences disappear. I really like monsters popping out at night time to ravage harmless townsfolk as a lot as the following man, however when you maintain telling us there’s extra, let’s see it.
I do imagine season 2 is working in direction of that satisfying reveal. I can really feel it. Efforts are aligning and new data is being made obtainable each episode. So right here’s to hoping the second half of the season is ready to capitalize on the promise of the primary. There’s loads to love right here–however it has to steer someplace.
From season 2 premieres on MGM+ on April twenty third.
