10 Best Horror and Mystery Shows Like From to Watch Next

You have watched every episode of From, you have rewatched the finale, and now you are stuck. The final season is still to come, and you need something to fill the gap. Something with a mystery that gets under your skin, a setting that feels wrong, and characters who are just as trapped and confused as Boyd and the residents of Fromville.

That is exactly what this list is for. We have picked ten of the best horror and mystery shows like From, from small towns cut off from the world to islands that refuse to let people go. Some are pure horror. Others lean into puzzles, time loops or slow-burn character drama. All of them share at least part of what makes From so addictive.

What makes a show feel like From? For us, it comes down to four things. First, a trapped community, whether that is a town, an island or a group of survivors in the wilderness. Second, a central mystery that keeps unfolding, so every answer opens up a new question. Third, real horror, whether that means monsters, cults or something stranger. And fourth, an ensemble of characters you care about, because the scares only work if you are worried about the people involved.

It is worth remembering where From came from, too. Showrunner Jeff Pinkner worked on Lost, Alias and Fringe, and director Jack Bender’s credits include Lost and Game of Thrones. Harold Perrineau, who plays Boyd, was also part of the Lost cast. So if From sometimes feels like a cousin of the great mystery-box dramas, that is not a coincidence.

The list counts down from number ten to number one. The ranking is based on how closely each show matches the From experience, how strong it is as a series in its own right and how satisfying it is to binge. A show that is excellent but very different from From may sit lower than one that scratches the same itch more directly.

Each entry starts with a clear, spoiler-light explanation of the story, so you know what you are getting into. Then we look at what works, why it sits at that spot, who will enjoy it most and where to stream it. Streaming information was checked for both the US and the UK in November 2026, but availability changes often, so it is always worth checking your service before you start. Where we could not confirm a title in one region, we say so.

Some of these shows are finished, some are short miniseries and one is about to return for its final season. There are options for a single weekend and for a whole winter. If you like your horror slow and atmospheric, or your mysteries big and complicated, you will find something here.

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10. The Outsider

Ben Mendelsohn as Ralph Anderson and Cynthia Erivo as Holly Gibney standing together outdoors in The Outsider — Ben Mendelsohn and Cynthia Erivo in *The Outsider*. Credit: HBO

The Outsider is a 2020 HBO limited series based on Stephen King’s novel and adapted by Richard Price. In a small Georgia town, a young boy is found brutally murdered, and the evidence points overwhelmingly to Terry Maitland, a well-liked Little League coach played by Jason Bateman. Detective Ralph Anderson, played by Ben Mendelsohn, makes a very public arrest. But Terry has an alibi that seems just as solid as the evidence against him. As the case unravels, Ralph teams up with Holly Gibney, an unusual investigator played by Cynthia Erivo, and begins to suspect that something not quite human is involved.

The show starts as a grim police procedural and slowly becomes a supernatural horror story, which is a neat trick. Mendelsohn plays a grieving, rational man pushed to accept the impossible, and Erivo’s Holly is one of the most memorable King characters on screen. The atmosphere is heavy and the pacing deliberate, so it rewards patience.

It ranks tenth because it is not about a trapped community, which is central to the From experience. Its mystery is also more contained. But its slow transition from rational explanation to supernatural terror will feel familiar to anyone who has watched Boyd try to make sense of the town.

This one suits viewers who enjoy grim crime drama with a supernatural twist, and fans of Stephen King adaptations.

Where to watch: The Outsider streams on HBO Max in the US and the UK.

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9. Under the Dome

Residents of Chester’s Mill walking along a road in Under the Dome — *Under the Dome*. Credit: CBS

Under the Dome aired on CBS from 2013 to 2015 and was developed by Brian K. Vaughan, loosely based on Stephen King’s novel. One ordinary day, an enormous, invisible and indestructible dome slams down over the small town of Chester’s Mill, cutting the residents off from the rest of the world. Outside, the military and the media gather. Inside, food and supplies run low, tempers rise and power struggles break out. Among those trapped are a drifter called Dale “Barbie” Barbara, played by Mike Vogel, and local councilman Big Jim Rennie, played by Dean Norris. As tensions grow, a small group tries to work out what the dome is, where it came from and whether it will ever lift.

If you love the trapped-town premise of From, this is the most direct match on the list. The first season is the strongest, with a fun mix of mystery, community politics and survival. Later seasons get stranger and less focused, which is reflected in the show’s cooler critical reception as it went on.

It ranks ninth because its premise is the closest to From, but its quality is less consistent than the shows above it. It beats The Outsider because it nails the feeling of a community with nowhere to go.

Watch this if you want network-TV mystery with a big hook and do not mind a few wild turns.

Where to watch: in the US, Under the Dome streams on Paramount+. In the UK, JustWatch showed it as available to buy only, not on a subscription service, in November 2026.

8. Archive 81

Mamoudou Athie as Dan Turner investigating a dark room in Archive 81 — Mamoudou Athie in *Archive 81*. Credit: Netflix

Archive 81 is a 2022 Netflix series developed by Rebecca Sonnenshine, with James Wan among the executive producers. Dan Turner, played by Mamoudou Athie, is a film archivist hired by a mysterious company to restore a collection of damaged videotapes. The tapes were recorded in 1994 by Melody Pendras, a graduate student played by Dina Shihabi, who was making a documentary about an apartment building that later burned down. As Dan works alone in a remote compound, he becomes obsessed with what happened to Melody, and the footage starts pulling him into a dangerous mystery involving a disappearance and a secret cult.

This is an eerie, intimate show, built on the tension between two timelines. Athie and Shihabi are both excellent, and their connection across decades gives the horror real emotional weight. The found-footage elements are used cleverly, and the cult mystery is genuinely unsettling.

It ranks eighth because, like From, it builds a mythology through clues and dread, and it has a strong sense of isolation. It beats Under the Dome on consistency. It sits below The Mist because it is less about a community under siege. Netflix cancelled it after one season, so be ready for some threads left open.

This one is for fans of found footage, cults and slow-burn mysteries.

Where to watch: Archive 81 streams on Netflix in the US and the UK.

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7. The Mist

Okezie Morro, Morgan Spector, Russell Posner and Danica Curcic standing together in a fog-filled building in The Mist — Okezie Morro, Morgan Spector, Russell Posner and Danica Curcic in *The Mist*. Credit: Spike

The Mist aired for one ten-episode season on Spike in 2017. Developed by Christian Torpe and based on Stephen King’s novella, it is set in the small town of Bridgeville, Maine. Kevin Copeland, played by Morgan Spector, is dealing with a family crisis when a thick, strange mist rolls into town. Anyone caught in it is attacked by terrifying things hidden inside. Kevin’s wife and daughter end up sheltering in the local mall with a group of strangers, while Kevin tries to get back to them. Inside each shelter, fear starts to turn people against each other, and a mysterious woman named Nathalie Raven, played by Frances Conroy, begins to see the mist as something more than a natural disaster.

This is the show on the list that feels most like a From night. People hide in buildings, monsters wait outside, and the real danger often comes from other survivors. Conroy is a standout, and the show is at its best when it focuses on how fear changes ordinary people.

It ranks seventh because its premise is so close to From, and it explores the same idea that a community under siege can become its own threat. But reviews were mixed, it was cancelled after one season, and it lacks the depth of the top six.

Watch this if you love siege horror and morally grey survival drama.

Where to watch: in the US, JustWatch listed The Mist as available to buy only in November 2026. We could not confirm UK availability.

6. Midnight Mass

Riley Flynn and Father Paul sitting outdoors on Crockett Island in Midnight Mass — Zach Gilford and Hamish Linklater in *Midnight Mass*. Credit: Netflix

Midnight Mass is a 2021 Netflix limited series created and directed by Mike Flanagan. Riley Flynn, played by Zach Gilford, returns to his home on Crockett Island, an isolated fishing community, after serving a prison sentence for killing a young woman while driving drunk. At the same time, a charismatic young priest, Father Paul, played by Hamish Linklater, arrives to stand in for the island’s ageing monsignor. Soon, apparently miraculous events start happening, and the island’s devout residents become more and more devoted to the church. But there is a terrible secret behind the miracles, and the small community is about to be tested.

This is Flanagan at his most personal, a story about faith, guilt and addiction disguised as a horror show. Linklater is extraordinary as Father Paul, and the long monologues give the show a unique, thoughtful rhythm. Like From, it understands that the scariest thing about an isolated community is how people react under pressure.

It ranks sixth because its isolated island setting and gradual reveal will feel familiar to From fans, and it is a better show than anything below it. It sits below Stranger Things because its slower, talky style is not for everyone, and it is a single, self-contained season.

This one is for viewers who love literary horror, slow builds and characters wrestling with big questions.

Where to watch: Midnight Mass streams on Netflix in the US and the UK.

5. Stranger Things

Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in the woods in Stranger Things — Millie Bobby Brown in *Stranger Things*. Credit: Netflix

Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers, ran on Netflix from 2016 to 2025. It is set in the 1980s in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana. When a young boy, Will Byers, vanishes one November night, his mother, his friends and the local police chief begin searching for him. They soon cross paths with Eleven, a mysterious girl with psychokinetic powers who has escaped from a secret government laboratory. Together, they discover that the lab has opened a gateway to a hostile parallel dimension known as the Upside Down, and that something dangerous has come through. Over five seasons, the threat from the other side grows and the town’s secrets get bigger.

The show combines horror, science fiction and coming-of-age drama with a big, lovable ensemble. The child cast is excellent, and Winona Ryder and David Harbour bring warmth and desperation as the adults. The monster design and the sense of a small town hiding something enormous make it an easy recommendation for From fans.

It ranks fifth because it shares From’s mix of monsters, mythology and found family, and it has a satisfying, completed story. It beats Midnight Mass because it is more accessible and has a bigger, more varied ensemble. It falls below the top four because it is more adventurous and less claustrophobic than From.

This one is for viewers who love creature horror with heart and a strong ensemble.

Where to watch: Stranger Things streams on Netflix in the US and the UK.

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4. Yellowjackets

The teenage survivors gathered in the wilderness in Yellowjackets — *Yellowjackets*. Credit: Showtime

Yellowjackets, created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson for Showtime, follows a talented high school girls’ soccer team whose plane crashes in a remote wilderness in 1996. Stranded for far longer than anyone expects, the survivors must find food, shelter and leadership, and their group slowly descends into rivalry, ritual and something darker. The show switches between that time and the present day, 25 years later, when the adult survivors, played by Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci and others, are still trying to hide what really happened in the woods.

Like From, Yellowjackets is about people trapped together in a hostile wilderness, and about whether something supernatural is at work or whether the horror is all human. The dual timelines create brilliant tension, and the adult cast is exceptional. Its dark humour also keeps it from becoming too grim.

It ranks fourth because its survival-in-the-wild premise and ambiguous supernatural threat are so close to the From experience. It beats Stranger Things because it is more claustrophobic and morally complex. It falls below the top three because its later seasons have divided viewers more than those shows did at their peak.

This one is for viewers who love survival drama, dark humour and stories that jump between timelines.

Where to watch: in the US, Yellowjackets streams on Paramount+, with the first two seasons also on Netflix. In the UK, it is on Paramount+, with the first two seasons also on ITVX. The fourth and final season premieres on November 20, 2026.

3. Dark

Louis Hofmann as Jonas Kahnwald in a yellow raincoat on a forest road in Dark — Louis Hofmann in *Dark*. Credit: Netflix

Dark is a German science-fiction mystery series created by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, and it ran on Netflix from 2017 to 2020. In the small town of Winden, a young boy disappears, the second child to vanish in a short space of time. As four families search for answers, teenager Jonas Kahnwald, still reeling from his father’s suicide, begins to uncover a connection to caves on the edge of town and to events from decades earlier. What starts as a missing-child mystery becomes a mind-bending puzzle involving time travel, family secrets and a conspiracy spanning generations.

Dark is one of the most ambitious mystery shows ever made. Its puzzle is incredibly complex, but it plays fair, and its three seasons build towards a genuine ending. The cinematography is moody and beautiful, and the atmosphere is relentlessly unsettling.

It ranks third because it shares From’s focus on a small town, a cycle of tragedy and characters who seem to be repeating the past, as Jade and Tabitha do. It beats Yellowjackets for its finished, coherent story. It sits below Wayward Pines and Lost because it is more cerebral and less of a horror show.

This one is for viewers who love time loops, family trees and puzzle-box storytelling.

Where to watch: Dark streams on Netflix in the US and the UK. The original German audio with subtitles is the best way to watch.

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2. Wayward Pines

The cast of Wayward Pines standing on the town’s main street — *Wayward Pines*. Credit: Fox

Wayward Pines aired on Fox from 2015 to 2016, based on Blake Crouch’s novels, with M. Night Shyamalan directing the pilot. Secret Service agent Ethan Burke, played by Matt Dillon, is sent to Idaho to find two missing federal agents. After a car accident, he wakes up in the picture-perfect town of Wayward Pines, where something is badly wrong. The residents seem frightened of saying the wrong thing, the phones never connect, and every road out of town leads back in. As Ethan tries to escape and find his missing colleagues, he discovers that the town has strict rules and terrible secrets.

The first season is a brilliantly paced mystery that will feel uncannily familiar to From fans. The opening episodes, with Ethan trying and failing to leave, are some of the most effective “trapped town” television ever made. The reveal in the middle of the first season is a genuine shock.

It ranks second because its premise is the closest to From of any show on this list. A man drives into a town he cannot leave, and he has to work out why. It beats Dark because it is more directly about being trapped, and more of a thriller. It falls just short of first place because its second season is weaker than the first.

This one is for viewers who love paranoid thrillers and small towns that are not what they seem.

Where to watch: in the US, Wayward Pines streams on Hulu. In the UK, JustWatch showed it as available to buy only in November 2026.

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1. Lost

The survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 gathered on the beach in Lost — The survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 in *Lost*. Credit: ABC

Lost aired on ABC from 2004 to 2010 and was created by Jeffrey Lieber, J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof. When Oceanic Flight 815 crashes on a remote island in the South Pacific, the survivors must work together to stay alive. Led by doctor Jack Shephard, the group includes fugitive Kate Austen, con man James “Sawyer” Ford and the mysterious John Locke. They soon find that the island is no ordinary place. There is a monster in the jungle, a group of strangers known as the Others, a mysterious hatch and a history that connects the survivors in surprising ways. Over six seasons, every answer leads to a bigger question.

Lost is the godfather of the modern mystery-box show, and its influence on From is clear. Jeff Pinkner and Jack Bender, two of From’s key creative figures, both worked on Lost, and Harold Perrineau played Michael Dawson. The ensemble, the flashbacks and the island’s secrets made it appointment television.

It takes the top spot because it combines everything that makes From great: a group of strangers trapped in a place with its own rules, monsters in the dark, characters with complicated pasts and a mythology that keeps expanding. Wayward Pines has a closer premise but a shorter, uneven run, and Dark has a tighter puzzle but less horror. Lost’s finale divided viewers, but no other show has matched its mix of mystery, character and spectacle over six seasons.

This one is for every From fan, especially those who love big ensembles and endless theories.

Where to watch: in the US, Lost streams on Hulu. In the UK, it is available on Disney+ and ITVX.

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Conclusion: Where to Go After From

Looking across this list, a few themes keep coming back. Most of these shows are about communities under pressure, cut off from the outside world and forced to work out their own rules. Many of them explore the idea that the real danger is not only what lurks outside but also how people turn on each other inside.

If you want the closest match to From’s premise, start with Wayward Pines or Under the Dome. If you want a smart puzzle, Dark is unbeatable. For survival horror with a supernatural edge, try Yellowjackets or The Mist. For something more literary and emotional, Midnight Mass is a must.

Lost takes our top spot because it is the show that most clearly shaped From, and it still offers the richest combination of ensemble drama, mystery and horror. If you have never watched it, the final season of From may be the perfect excuse.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best shows like From?

Our top picks are Lost, Wayward Pines, Dark, Yellowjackets and Stranger Things. Each shares something important with From, whether it is a trapped community, an expanding mythology, supernatural horror or a strong ensemble. Wayward Pines and Under the Dome have the closest premises, while Lost is the biggest influence.

Is From similar to Lost?

Yes, in many ways. Both follow a group of strangers trapped in a mysterious place with its own rules, monsters and secrets. Both use an ensemble cast and an expanding mythology. Showrunner Jeff Pinkner and director Jack Bender worked on Lost, and Harold Perrineau appeared in both shows.

Is Wayward Pines like From?

Very much. In Wayward Pines, a Secret Service agent wakes up in a small town he cannot leave, where the residents are afraid and every road leads back in. The premise is one of the closest matches to From. The first season is especially strong.

What horror shows have a town you cannot leave?

Wayward Pines and Under the Dome are the most direct examples. The Mist also traps residents in a small town, while Midnight Mass and Lost are set on islands that are very hard to escape.

Which shows like From are on Netflix?

In the US and UK, Archive 81, Midnight Mass, Stranger Things and Dark stream on Netflix. In the US, Netflix also has the first two seasons of Yellowjackets. Availability changes, so check before you start.

Are any shows like From good for a short binge?

Yes. The Outsider, Midnight Mass, Archive 81 and The Mist each have a single season, so they are ideal for a weekend or a week of evenings.

Is Dark scarier than From?

Not usually. Dark is more of a sci-fi mystery than a horror show, and its tension comes from its puzzle and atmosphere rather than monsters. From has more creature horror and jump scares. Fans of both mystery and time loops will enjoy Dark, though.

When does Yellowjackets Season 4 come out?

The fourth and final season of Yellowjackets premieres on November 20, 2026, on Paramount+. Earlier seasons are available to stream now.

Is there a show like From with monsters?

Stranger Things, The Mist and Lost all feature monsters in or around the town. Midnight Mass has a supernatural threat that grows over the series. Yellowjackets keeps it ambiguous whether something supernatural is out in the woods.

Where can I watch From?

In the US, From streams on MGM+, which can also be added as a channel through Prime Video. In the UK, it is available on Sky and NOW, according to Sky’s official From page. MGM+ has confirmed a fifth and final season.

More Places to Find Great Movies and TV Shows

Rotten Tomatoes – Lost – critic and audience scores for every season of Lost.
Rotten Tomatoes – Wayward Pines – reviews and scores for both seasons of Wayward Pines.
Rotten Tomatoes – Dark – reviews and scores for all three seasons of Dark.
Deadline – industry news, including the From Season 5 renewal and the creative team’s credits.
JustWatch – a streaming guide that shows where films and shows are available in your country.
IMDb – cast, crew and episode listings for From.
Collider – interviews and features, including a From Season 4 finale interview with the creative team.