Lullaby

With a pretty decent first season, From has devolved into a show not about the mystery, the survival of a town trapped nor their efforts to escape.

It has now become a melodrama delving into pointless interpersonal relationships within the town, dialogue largely does nothing to further the plot and whole episodes can be skipped in the second season without worry of missing any key plot points.

I've come to notice their formula for this show: -Create 2 new mysteries whilst partially answering 1 -Flashbacks of character backstories -End on an obscure note, not really engaging enough to be called a "cliffhanger"

The writers are clearly out of ideas and are now just milking whatever they can from streaming services and gullible viewers.

Recommend you drop this series until it improves although inertia may be the death of a this once promising series.

"From" Season 2: Episode 5 - "Lullaby" fails to live up to the horror and drama that initially captivated me. Clocking in at 53 minutes, this episode struggles to deliver a compelling narrative, relying heavily on frustrating characters and recycled conflicts from the first season. The episode revolves around Sara, who finds herself facing the repercussions of multiple murders in the town upon her return. Meanwhile, an unlikely bargain is struck between Victor and Jade. Unfortunately, the execution falls flat, leaving viewers disappointed and yearning for more.

One of the major drawbacks of this episode is the reliance on unending arguments among the characters. These repetitive conflicts recycle the same doubts about being trapped in the town and the existence of the menacing monsters that haunt the night. This lack of progress and character development leaves the audience feeling frustrated and unengaged. The character drama that dominated the previous episode continues to take center stage, but the performances fail to impress. The acting feels lackluster and fails to inject the necessary depth and emotion into the scenes. As a result, the impact of pivotal moments is diminished, leaving viewers disconnected from the story.

Furthermore, "Lullaby" suffers from spending too much time treading familiar ground. Rather than pushing the narrative forward with fresh and compelling storylines, the script feels stagnant, as characters run in circles with conflicts that lack intrigue. The lack of meaningful progression stifles the episode's potential and leaves viewers craving more substance. Additionally, the relationship between Kristi and Mari in "From" Season 2 feels disappointingly half baked. While Kristi has been established as a character who has been in the town for a significant period, Mari's introduction feels like an afterthought. Unfortunately, Mari's character suffers from being more of an accessory to Kristi's storyline rather than having her own well-developed arc.

The lack of depth and exploration of Mari's character leaves the audience with a sense of detachment. We are given little insight into her background, motivations, and personal struggles, making it difficult to fully invest in her as a character. Instead, Mari feels like a mere plot device to facilitate Kristi's character development. This forced dynamic between Kristi and Mari further exacerbates the issue. Their struggle and connection feel contrived and lacking in authenticity. It becomes evident that Mari's sole purpose is to serve as a catalyst for Kristi's growth, rather than being a fully realized and integral character in her own right. This imbalance in focus undermines the potential for a more nuanced and compelling relationship between the two.

Furthermore, it is worth mentioning the absence of Harold Perrineau's character, Sheriff Boyd, throughout the season. Perrineau, who is undeniably one of the strongest actors in the series, seems to have minimal presence in the episodes. It almost feels as though he was not on set at the same time as the other actors, resulting in his scenes being filmed separately. The disjointedness of Perrineau's appearances raises questions about the overall cohesion of the production. With limited screen time, the audience is left craving more of Sheriff Boyd's commanding presence and nuanced performance. His absence is keenly felt, and it hampers the overall impact and effectiveness of the season.

Furthermore, the sudden shift in Victor's behavior towards Jade in "From" Season 2 feels contrived and lacks proper justification. In the previous episode, Victor and Jade were portrayed as being at odds with each other, with Victor harboring anger towards Jade. However, in this episode, Victor inexplicably seeks out Jade's assistance, which feels forced and lacking in believable character development.

In conclusion, "Lullaby" falls short of expectations. The frustrating characters, recycled conflicts, and underwhelming performances overshadow the episode's few redeeming qualities. As the series progresses, it's essential for the showrunners to inject fresh ideas and reignite the gripping narrative that initially drew audiences in. Hopefully, the second half of the season will deliver on the promise of the first season's potential.

I personally have really loved this show from the very first episode through I guess the first 3 of season 2. The last 2 episodes though are like 5% progression and 95% rehashing last season for no reason. I feel like there is plenty of content to be making progression towards, and I really worry that if they don't figure it out the show won't last very long and we will end up with a ton of filler and no finished product. I want to see where it goes but I'd rather watch 3 seasons that matter than say 7 seasons drawn out (which will never make it that far most likely) I'm hopeful that it will pick up.

I don't know where this show is going. You can skip two episodes and not losing anything to the main story. Season 2 is just like a drama show with a little bit of monster here and there. The monsters are just spices to the show.

You don't get anything for the whole 50 minutes of the show! The whole episode it's just random unimportant talks here and there between the characters in the show. Some sheriff that is acting nonsense. A country girl that is also nonsense to the community and even herself.

Come on, this show used to be a very good show in season one! I can't stand another 5 episodes in the second season and I hope it gets better real soon. If it is not, please stop it and don't torture us for third season!

I'm watching week after week hoping to get some payoff after a great season 1, but it seems to be a lot of filler and stories that don't pan out into anything. We are 5 episodes in now to season 2 and we have just more questions and are getting no really good answers to why they are all there, and the creatures etc... Were they not prepared to get to a season 2 with this show ? I'm going to stick with it because I really think there can be a great payoff somewhere but it's getting late into the season for really nothing to happen. I really hope it picks up starting next week because it's shaping up to be a classic dud of a show at this pace.