After so much speculation and theorizing, FROM TV series gave us some long-awaited answers in the “Revelations: Chapter Two” Season finale. It’s like the producers decided to throw us a few breadcrumbs—just enough to keep us obsessing—but still left us scratching our heads in the best way possible. As a fan of the show, I couldn’t wait to unravel everything we’ve learned, uncover the most twisted Secrets of FROM, and try to make sense of it all. So, let’s pull together the most intriguing clues from the last episode and piece together some theories about what’s really going on, but make yourself a favor and read till the end…
A Pact That Changed Everything
Let’s start with one of the juiciest theories – assumptions, floating around: the deal that started it all. According to this main theory, FROM’s cursed town goes all the way back to 1506, when a group of villagers made a horrifying bargain with an unknown entity. The deal? Eternal life, but only if they sacrificed their children.
One couple, though, wasn’t having it. They had a daughter they loved too much to lose, so they refused. But here’s the kicker: their defiance cursed the town even further. The children’s souls became bound to the roots of the tree, doomed to repeat this tragic cycle unless someone breaks it.
Now, fast forward to the present day. The couple has been reborn again and again, forgetting their mission each time. In their most recent attempt, they were Miranda and Christopher, who failed in 1978, and now they’re back as Tabitha and Jade.Let’s not forget that, in the final episode, Tabitha reveals that she is Victor’s mother, not his sister.
The hints? They’re everywhere:
The numbers on the tree correspond to musical notes of a song—specifically, a lullaby tied to their past lives.
The bracelet Tabitha finds? It’s a piece of her past, something she recreates unconsciously with every rebirth.
The children whisper “Anghkooey,” which means “remember.” They’re urging the couple (Jade and Tabitha) to recall their mission and finally free their trapped souls. That is why, in the forest scene, only Jade and Tabitha witness the presence of the “Anghkooey” children, while Jim does not.
It’s a chilling idea: Tabitha and Jade are locked in an endless game they don’t even realize they’re playing.
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Smiley: A Sinister Reminder
And then there’s Smiley, who might be more than just a horrifying face. If we connect him to the cursed deal, he could be one of the original townspeople who agreed to sacrifice the children in exchange for immortality. His presence serves as a constant reminder of the pact and the price of breaking it.
The mysterious man in the yellow coat seems to fit into this too. His anger at Jim’s involvement—helping Tabitha figure out the musical notes and dig into the tunnels—suggests he knows more about the curse than anyone else. Maybe he’s protecting the deal, ensuring no one gets too close to unraveling it.
Julie’s Role: A Walker Between Stories
Julie, meanwhile, remains a puzzle. Her ability to “walk between stories” (or timelines?) is a major wildcard. Ethan’s ominous line—“Stories cannot be changed after they are told”—makes you wonder if Julie’s attempts to rewrite their fate are doomed from the start.
And then there’s the monster from Season 1 who knew her name. Could he have been a version of her brother Thomas from another timeline? If Julie really can move through time, it might explain why she feels so central to this story—and why her power comes with such heavy consequences.
Dr. Mabuse: The Mastermind We Didn’t See Coming
Okay, let’s talk about the moment that blew everyone’s minds. If you caught it, you know exactly what I’m talking about: the name Mabuse. This was first revealed when Henry—Victor’s father—arrived in the village and we saw “Mabuse” written on the ambulance bed. It was one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments that felt off, but when it appeared again in the final episode, it hit like a thunderbolt.
When Randall tried to electrocute himself to find relief from the pain caused by the cicadas using the medical device, the word “Mabuse” appeared once again on the screen!
Mabuse is not just a random name. It is a breadcrumb leading us to something huge.
So, who is Dr. Mabuse? Fans of early 20th-century literature and film may recognize him as a character from a 1921 novel by Norbert Jacques. Mabuse is a criminal mastermind, a master of hypnosis, and a manipulator extraordinaire. He’s known for using mind control, body possession, and even electronic devices to bend people to his will. Sounds familiar?
Here’s how it all ties back to FROM:
Tarot Cards and Spiders: Mabuse also has a connection to witchcraft, particularly tarot cards. Tilly’s death after using tarot to help Fatima seems tied to this—like she overstepped her bounds. And what about the giant spider web Boyd encountered? Mabuse’s female accomplice is rumored to be associated with spiders.
Electronic Manipulation: Mabuse is famous for controlling devices without electricity, which explains why the radios, jukeboxes, and other electronics in the village work despite the lack of power. Doesn’t this sound familiar, like the strange electric power incidents in Fromville?
Hypnosis and White Eyes:When Julie and Randall’s eyes turned white, it felt as if someone had hypnotized them. Mabuse’s expertise in hypnosis is one of his signature tricks, making it clear he’s the one pulling the strings behind the scenes.
The Puppet
Another connection between Dr. Mabuse and From is the puppet. Dr. Mabuse is famously known as the puppet master, which raises the question: does the puppet that affected Christopher hold a deeper meaning we have yet to uncover? Or could it be that Victor’s memory is unreliable, leading to Jade’s vision of the screaming Christopher puppet as a cryptic sign of something more significant?
The Grand Design
With Mabuse in the mix, everything feels disturbingly calculated. The loops, the interconnected lives, the music, and even the children’s whispers—none of it is random. Mabuse is the mastermind behind this twisted symphony, orchestrating it all to keep everyone trapped in an endless cycle of torment for his own enigmatic purposes.
This could explain why every escape attempt feels futile; even when someone gets close to uncovering the truth, the game resets. Tabitha’s visions and the strange photos in Henry’s house—one of which suspiciously resembles a Mabuse movie poster—are just more clues pointing to his influence. Could the mysterious man in the yellow coat actually be Mabuse himself?
Is Kelly the “Anghkooey” Girl?
In Season 2, we witnessed the brutal deaths of Brian and Kelly—two of the bus passengers who sought refuge in the bar. Brian, in a moment of recklessness, opened the door to the monsters, sealing his fate as they quickly killed him. But Kelly’s death wasn’t so straightforward. Instead of killing her outright, the monsters impaled her on a tree with a metal rod and forced her to watch as they tortured and murdered Brian. It felt less like a random attack and more like a punishment. Here’s where things get interesting.
The “Anghkooey” girl, who appears to help Tabitha and Jade “remember,” has a noticeable wound on the upper right corner of her head—the exact same spot where the monsters pierced Kelly with the metal rod. Could this be a subtle connection between Kelly and the Anghkooey girl? Or is it just a coincidence? So far not many coincidences happening though, but only time will have to answer…
What Lies Ahead?
So where does FROM go from here? With the groundwork laid for Mabuse’s role, the stakes are higher than ever. Will Tabitha and Jade finally remember their mission? Can Julie rewrite their story, or is she destined to fail? And just how deep does Mabuse’s control run?
As fans, we’re left eagerly waiting for the next chapter. One thing’s for sure: FROM is crafting a story that keeps us coming back for more. With every answer, the show raises ten new questions, and honestly, that’s part of the fun.
For now, we can only speculate—and obsessively rewatch for more clues. Whatever comes next, one thing is certain: FROM is one of the most intricate, mind-bending shows we’ve ever seen. Personally, I’m hoping Season 4 takes us all the way back to 1506, where it all began, unraveling the events that set the stage for the present-day nightmare. But at the end of the day, que sera, sera…
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