12 years after its release,Lostfinally seems to have the perfect replacement, which has gradually risen in the ranks to become one of the best shows on TV. Loosely inspired by Robert Zemeckis’sCast Away,Lostis often touted as one of the greatest and most influential TV shows of modern times. While it arguably became a little underwhelming towards its closing moments, the show had an incredibly strong run for almost half a decade, keeping viewers glued to their screens with its compelling mystery boxes and immersive character beats.
Since most modern shows barely last more than three seasons, not many have had the opportunity to build a lore as extensive asLost’s. Yet, time and again, a new sci-fi show will be touted as thenewLostreplacement, leaving many curious about whether it deserves the title. Despite being compared withLost, not many shows have been able to match the ABC series' character-driven drama and complex mythology. However, one show, considered one of the best series on television right now, seems to finally deserve the title of beingLost’s worthy replacement.
From Has All The Right Ingredients That Made Lost Successful
On the surface,LostandFromare similarbecause both unfold in isolated settings where a bunch of characters are trapped, forced to confront mysterious and often inexplicable circumstances. With Harold Perrineau brilliantly playing leading characters in both,LostandFromcare little about completely resolving their overarching mysteries, oftenthriving on intrigue, ambiguity, and unpredictability. While featuring massive ensembles, both shows also go back and forth in time and seamlessly weave their flashbacks with their present timelines to explain their characters' behaviors and fears.
Fromseems more inclined toward horror thanLostbut features similar kinds of enigmatic threats that prompt viewers to question whether the characters are in a twisted version of an afterlife.
While both shows are character-driven dramas, they have some genuinely terrifying supernatural elements that elevate the tension and stakes for the characters.Fromseems more inclined toward horror thanLostbut features similar kinds of enigmatic threats that prompt viewers to question whether the characters are in a twisted version of an afterlife.Fromalso feels a lot likeLostbecause it does not rush into providing audiences with concrete answers. In fact, it does not even promise to tie all loose ends. This keeps viewers invested while leaving enough room for them to theorize and discuss.
From’s Mystery Boxes Are As Interesting To Follow As The Ones In Lost
From Never Leaves A Dull Moment With Its Ambiguous Plot Developments
LikeLost,Fromleads viewers to even more questions as soon as it provides a few answers. This cycle continues as the show progresses, leaving audiences constantly intrigued and invested in what could potentially happen next. On paper,FromandLost’s approach to keeping viewers interested may seem simple. However, as straightforward as it may sound, a series that provides fewer answers and bombards a viewer with one mystery after another can easily instill frustration. Yet, similar toLost,Fromstrikes the perfect balance between revealing and withholding information.
10 Biggest Mysteries & Unanswered Questions From Season 4 Must Solve
Some of From’s biggest mysteries were solved in season 3, but there are still major unanswered questions that remain heading into season 4.
Fromintroduced some plotlines in its opening season but has still not resolved them. For instance, theorigins ofFrom’s talismansthat prevent the Creatures from entering closed spaces remain unknown. However, the show has gradually unfolded enough details surrounding them to prompt viewers to theorize who might have created them.Lost, too, pulled off something similar with story beats surrounding the Smoke Monster, the light, and the Whispers. Even in its final season, the show refused to tie many loose ends.
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Yet, it remained in many viewers' good books becauseit gave them the opportunity to feel included in its exploration of a strange and uncertain world. Despite having impressive critical ratings,From, too, seems to be heading in a direction where it will become impossible for it to give all the mysteries a well-rounded closure. However, watching it would still be worth it because of how it captures the imaginations of its viewers.
A Lot Of Shows Were Labeled As “The New Lost” (But Most Didn’t Live Up To It)
Lost Remains One Of A Kind With From Coming Close To Matching It
Over the years, many shows have been labeled as the “new Lost” but hardly any have justified the comparison. For instance,FringeandAliaswere given the title and even had fairly strong runs. However, despite their similarities withLost, the two shows eventually went on to etch their own identities and alsodid not get toolostin their own mythologies and puzzle box mysteries.
Fromhas officially been renewed for season 4.
Apple TV+‘sSilo, too, is being touted as aLostreplacement, and it is understandable why. However, knowing what happens inSilo’s original books, it will eventually carve out its own path in the sci-fi genre.Fromseems like an exception because it seems to become more and more likeLostas it progresses. Hopefully, unlikeLost, its conclusion will be more satisfying and less divisive.
From
From is a series revolving around a mysterious American town that ensnares newcomers, forcing its inhabitants to maintain order and find an escape amidst nighttime perils from the surrounding forest. The residents face threats from terrifying creatures emerging after sunset, complicating their struggle for survival.
