Unveiling the Mystery Behind Tabitha's Fate: Exclusive Season 2 Finale Recap & Ending Explained

WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for season 2, episode 10 of "Once Upon a Time..." The season 2 finale resolves some important mysteries while leaving a suspenseful cliffhanger that will impact the show's future. After the shocking events of episode 9, Julie, Randall, and Marielle find themselves in a coma-like state, enduring torture from unseen forces. Tabitha and Jade delve into the dangerous forest to uncover the meaning behind visions of children and symbols. As Boyd races to stop the impending danger, episode 10 brings multiple characters together to confront the sinister forces at work in the town.

In the season 2 finale, Boyd destroys the music box, freeing Randall, Julie, and Marielle from their cursed fates. Jade discovers a symbol in the tunnels and experiences visions of children on rocks, repeating the word "anghkooey," which connects to Tabitha's previous visions. Finally, fulfilling her season-long journey, Tabitha is pushed out of the lighthouse and wakes up in a hospital outside of the town, offering a potential escape for residents and setting up a challenging path for Tabitha to reunite with her trapped family.

Tabitha's Fate In From's Season 2 Finale Explained – How She Made It Back Home

In a surprising turn of events in the last episode of From season 2, Tabitha manages to successfully return home after her visit to the lighthouse. As she climbs the stairs of the lighthouse tower and reaches the top, she is greeted by the Boy in White, who sincerely apologizes before unexpectedly pushing her out of the glass window. Subsequently, Tabitha regains consciousness with facial scratches in a hospital located outside of the town. The doctors inform her that she was discovered unconscious on a hiking trail and had been in a coma. It remains uncertain whether Tabitha's fall from the lighthouse signifies her demise within the town while being safe outside or not. Nevertheless, this development implies that the characters in From can ultimately find their way back home.

The possibility of interpreting Tabitha's awakening from a coma as evidence supporting the peculiar theories in From season 2 about the characters in the town actually being in comas after car accidents is worth considering. This interpretation suggests that all the characters in season 2 are in comas outside the town, but they must "die" in order to awaken on the other side. However, this idea seems highly improbable as Tabitha was discovered by hikers on a trail without any signs of her family or the RV nearby. Consequently, it can be concluded that Tabitha's fall from the lighthouse served as her solitary passage back home, with the facial scratches originating from the window glass rather than the RV crash.

Is The Lighthouse A Portal Home? Why The Boy In White Pushed Tabitha

In the flashbacks of Victor's childhood in season 2, episode 8, it was revealed that his mother attempted to find her way home by going to the lighthouse. This tactic was later repeated by Tabitha 40 years later. Although Victor's mother did not make it to the lighthouse and seemingly died, the children called her there with the intention of finding a portal to the outside world. The children seem to be aware that the lighthouse serves as a portal home, led by the mysterious Boy in White who guides the trapped residents to safety and provides them with hope.

Before pushing Tabitha out of the lighthouse window, the Boy in White apologizes and states that it is "the only way." The ending of season 2 suggests that the Boy in White has pushed other characters out of the lighthouse in the past, specifically choosing Tabitha and Victor's mom due to their motherly instincts. The Boy in White has previously saved or aided Victor, Ethan, Sara, and Boyd, thus assuming the role of the town's guardian angel. Tabitha frequently experienced visions of the children and the lighthouse throughout season 2, leading the Boy in White to believe that she is the most suitable person to be sent home and seek help to rescue the remaining trapped residents of the town.

The Bottle Tree & Its Connection To The Lighthouse Explained

In From season 2, episode 10, the characters revisit the Bottle Tree, which they first encountered at the end of season 1. Victor reveals the true purpose of the Bottle Tree to Tabitha. He explains that the tree is actually a unique faraway tree that transports people to the lighthouse, instead of random locations like previously thought. The purpose of the lighthouse in "Fromville" remains unclear since it cannot be seen from the town, but it seems to be the only link to the outside world.

Although the season 2 finale of From does not provide a clear explanation of what is inside the bottles hanging from the tree or why this specific tree serves as the transport for the lighthouse, it might be connected to those who can travel outside the town. It is possible that the bottles contain messages either intended for the outside world or for those trapped within the town. Perhaps, there is a "lighthouse keeper" responsible for placing these messages on the tree for the residents to discover.

Alternatively, similar to some real-life customs, the Bottle Tree might serve the purpose of trapping evil spirits and nightmares. In this case, the bottles could be keeping these nightmares from reaching the lighthouse, thus ensuring the safety of the outside world from the mysterious monsters in From.

What From’s "Anghkooey" Line Means

The children in Tabitha's visions frequently utter the word "anghkooey," which they also use when she ascends the lighthouse staircase and when they appear to Jade in the tunnels. Unfortunately, this word does not appear to have a precise translation in another language. It is likely a combination of various words or a made-up term within the universe of From. Some speculate that "anghkooey" is partly influenced by Ankou, a figure in Celtic mythology who represents death and guides the spirits of the deceased to hell. This would align with From's themes of death and evil, but it is more probable that "anghkooey" has an original meaning tied to the show's eerie history.

For instance, "Anghkooey" could be the name of a spiritual entity or force overseeing From's town. The word might originate from a unique language within the show, possibly denoting someone with the ability to have visions like Tabitha and Jade. As the word is spoken to Tabitha while she strives to save the children and find her way back home, it is also conceivable that "anghkooey" signifies a savior or a person destined to assist the town and eradicate the curse or malevolence that holds people captive. Now that the word is being mentioned by the children in reference to the symbol, "anghkooey" is yet another enigma that From's season 3 will have to unravel.

Jade's Vision Of The Symbol & Connection To The Children Explained

Continuing to witness the recurring symbol in his dreams and understanding its influence on a previous resident's despicable actions, Jade decides to venture into the tunnels in search of its significance from the conclusion of season 2. Amidst his exploration, Jade stumbles upon an unusual clearing characterized by rocky slabs and an illuminating beam of light cascading upon them. Within moments, he discovers the children from Tabitha's visions peacefully reclining on the rocks, their fingers pointing skyward as they repeatedly utter the word "anghkooey." When Jade gazes upwards, he observes the symbol formed by immense tree roots at the entrance of a cave. However, upon shifting his gaze downward again, he notices that both the symbol and the children have mysteriously vanished.

This occurrence could potentially signify that the radiating light projects the symbol onto the rocks below, conceivably in connection to some sort of ceremonial practice. The presence of these malformed children on the rocks suggests the plausible involvement of ruthless experiments or rituals conducted within the forest, linking to both the lighthouse and the symbol within the tunnels. It is plausible to consider that Jade's vision of the symbol and children within the tunnel stems from a memory hailing from the past, similar to his encounters with infuriated Civil War soldiers. As season 2's conclusion does not depict Jade exiting the tunnel, the true interpretation of the symbol and his hallucination will remain elusive until the forthcoming season.

"Hope Feeds The Forest": The Real Meaning Of Abby's Warning To Boyd

During Boyd's mission to save Julie, Randall, and Marielle from their trances, a spectral vision of his deceased wife Abby materializes. She warns him that destroying the music box will not put an end to their torment. Instead, Abby reveals that the characters will still meet a gruesome fate, screaming in agony, and the destruction of the music box will only postpone their suffering. She communicates that "It" is aware that Boyd will not heed this warning because he possesses hope, which is what nourishes the dark forces in the forest, not fear. Hope is what allows the characters to endure their suffering and persist rather than succumbing to the malevolence of the forest, causing more nightmares to counteract this sense of hope.

Abby's caution implies that the residents' belief in the possibility of returning home one day strengthens the town's sinister forces, suggesting that Boyd should surrender to the malevolence emanating from From. The apparitions of Abby seem to be ploys orchestrated by the supernatural powers to persuade Boyd to meet his demise, as his presence serves as one of the primary sources of hope for the characters. Additionally, Abby symbolizes Boyd's internal conflicts - his desire to be the hero, alleviate suffering, and find redemption - all of which he achieves by instilling hope in others. Although hope may compel the characters to endure their trials in the town, it also possesses the potential to liberate them, as demonstrated by Tabitha's experience in the final episode of Season 2.

What Happened To Julie, Randall & Marielle In From Season 2, Episode 10

Julie, Randall, and Marielle found themselves in a terrifying grip of the forest's supernatural forces, subjected to torment while trapped in a desolate darkness. As their once vibrant eyes dulled and they inched closer to a nearly lifeless existence, Boyd stumbled upon their immobilized bodies, all chained up in the same building seen earlier this season. Determined to restore the clearing to its original state as a cave, Boyd wielded a torch despite Reggie's attack and haunting visions of Abby. Ignoring the opposition, Boyd shattered the music box, setting Julie, Randall, and Marielle free. With Boyd's redemption and his newfound embrace of the warning Abby imparted, the three characters managed to survive the conclusion of Season 2.

Will From Season 3 Happen? How From's Season 2 Finale Sets It Up

Although MGM Plus has yet to confirm season 3 of From, the highly anticipated follow-up to season 2 is expected to happen. The horror show From, which received approval from Stephen King and has gained a significant following, continues to leave fans intrigued and eager for answers. As evident from Tabitha's cliffhanger ending in season 2, where she is determined to find the town and reunite her family, From itself seems to be setting the stage for a third season. In addition to Tabitha's storyline, season 3 will delve into other mysteries, including alternative ways to defeat the monsters, Victor's childhood experiences, the fate of Faitma's baby, the true meaning of the symbol, and the identities of the children seen in Tabitha and Jade's visions.

All episodes of From season 2 are now streaming on MGM Plus.