Unravel the Enigma: 10 Breathtaking Sci-Fi Mystery TV Shows to Binge on While Awaiting Season 3's Return

Premiered in 2022, this sci-fi horror series has captivated a vast audience. While the next season is set to release in 2024, there is still much left to explore in the MGM+ original. The story takes place in a haunting town in Middle America, where a group of survivors find themselves trapped in a mysterious forest. With terrifying nocturnal creatures lurking about, the characters must navigate their way out of the forest while uncovering the town's secrets. From has received high praise for its gripping story and Harold Perrineau's standout performance as the town's sheriff, Boyd Stevens.

What sets this Saturn Award-nominated series apart is its ability to take a familiar premise seen in other dystopian and sci-fi horror classics and turn it on its head with exciting new twists. Viewers are left eagerly anticipating the future of From, as it promises to address unanswered questions and delve deeper into its mysteries. For fans of the show, there are other cult favorites to binge-watch, such as a surreal mystery from David Lynch and Netflix's ambitious multi-linguistic production inspired by the Bermuda Triangle. These shows share similarities with From in terms of their compelling narratives, atmospheric tension, and well-developed character arcs.

Lost (2004-2010)

The Mist (2017)

offers a parallel experience to Lost in terms of redemption for Harol Perrineau's controversial Lost role. Prior to taking the lead in

The Mist (2017)

, Perrineau participated in a remarkable ensemble cast for a sprawling epic centered around a plane crash on an island. However, Lost diverges by incorporating supernatural elements as the survivors encounter new mysteries throughout their arduous journey. Similarly,

The Mist (2017)

delves into the backstories of its ensemble cast through a series of flashbacks and flashforwards. The end result is an ambitious multi-genre drama that showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of calamity.

Inspired by the eponymous movie and Stephen King's novel, The Mist takes place in a tranquil town plagued by a foreboding mist. As this mysterious fog brings forth inexplicable creatures, the majority of the residents find themselves confined to buildings like a church and hospital. Comparable to the film From, The Mist transcends mere monstrous threats to portray the chaos that ensues among the humans, their fears intensifying in these spine-chilling scenarios. Moments of sheer pandemonium among the survivors epitomize the horror in The Mist, as the anxiety and confusion stemming from the fear of the unknown even give rise to an intriguing examination of anarchy.

Silo (2023-)

Drawing inspiration from Hugh Howey’s post-apocalyptic Silo books, this Apple TV+ original is set in a dystopian world where most of the Earth’s surface has been devastated. In this harsh reality, a group of survivors live a sheltered existence in an underground silo. However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when their sheriff defies protocol and ventures outside of the bunker, causing chaos. This breach of rules leads the main characters on a journey to uncover a web of mysteries that could potentially endanger the very core of the silo’s society. Like Boyd Stevens in From's original work, the integral character of the sheriff in Silo adds a compelling element to the narrative. Additionally, the survivors in Silo share a similar sense of curiosity, which ultimately drives them towards dark and unsettling truths.

Dark (2017-2020)

Proving that every town can hold its own secrets, Dark takes this concept to another level with its time-traveling narrative that spans four generations of a single family. Without realizing it, each generation is intricately linked to the dark history of a small German town. Serving as Netflix's inaugural German original, Dark has solidified its reputation as a cult hit ever since its premiere in 2017. Similar to From, Dark utilizes familiar genre elements, but transforms them into a remarkably unique and immersive experience. As the title suggests, much of Dark is situated in dimly lit forest settings, reminiscent of From's atmospheric locations.

Stranger Things (2016-)

The popular show that revolutionized '80s nostalgia has boldly ventured into the realms of aliens, the Cold War, and the trials of growing up. However, Stranger Things also serves as a captivating enigma within a small town. In addition to the countless children who were subjected to experiments in the Hawkins lab, this Midwestern community is also home to numerous everyday heroes who bravely confront extraterrestrial threats. While David Harbour's beloved Sheriff Hopper embodies the heroic spirit akin to Harold Perrineau's character in From, the residents of Hawkins, both young and old, defy all odds in the face of danger after the arrival of Eleven with her telekinetic powers. It is this unconventional display of courage that entices From fans to revisit Stranger Things.

Wayward Pines (2015-2016)

Executive produced by thriller veteran M. Night Shyamalan, Wayward Pines had an impressive first season as it unfolded the enigmatic tale of the eponymous town. Trapped inside the confines of an electric fence and cut off from the outside world, the perplexed residents join forces in their quest to unravel the mysteries of their previous lives in Wayward Pines. Building upon the town's intriguing history, the second season of the show delves deeper into its lore and legacy. Wayward Pines, despite its constrained setting, presents a multitude of unresolved enigmas, mirroring the captivating approach taken by From with its small-town narrative. Notably, Terrence Howard portrays the town's ruthless sheriff, Arnold Pope, a stark antithesis to the law-abiding figure in From.

Manifest (2018-2023)

Invasion (2021-)

Shows centered around plane crashes have been quite prevalent since the release of Lost. However, Manifest takes a unique approach by focusing on a flight where its protagonists were initially declared missing, only to mysteriously reappear five and a half years later. As these passengers struggle to readjust to their former lives, they encounter both personal transformations and uncanny glimpses into the future. Despite its captivating narrative twists, Manifest offers a profound spiritual and philosophical exploration. The unanswered questions and enigmas that arise after its remarkable four-season run make it comparable to From, another compelling series that revolves around an unlikely group of individuals brought together by both natural cataclysms and supernatural occurrences.

The meaning behind Invasion's title is quite clear. Aliens, in huge numbers, conquer the planet, throwing the entire world into chaos. However, unlike From, which focuses the action in one location, Invasion offers a diverse perspective on this invasion by exploring it through multiple viewpoints. The main characters in Invasion each struggle in different parts of the world, representing the challenges faced on various continents. This unique approach defies the typical post-apocalyptic subgenre, instead presenting a story of survival on a global scale. This contrasting narrative makes it an ideal companion to From.

Twin Peaks (1990-2017)

Largely considered among the most peculiar TV endeavors ever, Twin Peaks, a collaboration by David Lynch and Mark Frost, is deemed one-of-a-kind. Initially following the familiar plot of a detective mystery, the show introduces an FBI Agent dispatched to the eponymous peaceful town to investigate the murder of a local homecoming queen. However, as the detective comes across an array of idiosyncratic characters, Twin Peaks embraces a surrealistic approach, delving deeper into a bewildering maze of enigmatic dark secrets. The show's unwavering inclination to incorporate multiple genres and subvert them from the vantage point of a single town is sure to captivate fans of From, who themselves revel in unraveling the mysteries of this wooded community.

1899 (2022)

Netflix's 1899 takes place on a ship during the titled year and follows a diverse group of immigrants from the UK on their journey to the United States. However, their voyage takes a sinister turn when they come across the missing vessel, Prometheus. This gripping German production presents viewers with a thought-provoking experience, leaving them with much to contemplate. While the setting may be at sea, the intense psychological challenges faced by the characters in 1899 are reminiscent of those encountered in From. Both stories force the protagonists to confront their deepest fears amidst looming, uncertain dangers.