Time Travel, Demons, and Curses: From’s Biggest Mysteries Explained – From Season 3 has gone full on horror and mystery with some wild twists and dark secrets. There’s so many unanswered questions about the demons, the reincarnation cycle and the bottle tree, it’s no wonder fans are obsessed with finding out what’s really going on.
In this From Season 3 Explained and Review we’ll break down everything you need to know about the demons, time travel and the twisted curse that’s keeping Fromville stuck in a loop. Strap in, because the answers are crazier than you thought!
Why is everyone upset about not having all the answers yet? To me, it all makes sense!
1. The Monsters’ Origins:
Fatima mentioned she now knows what the monsters are, and honestly, her theory feels spot-on. A long time ago, the townspeople made a desperate deal with the demon or the “men in yellow.” They sacrificed their own children to gain eternal life, but of course, they didn’t bother to read the fine print. Instead of becoming immortal humans, they were cursed and turned into those terrifying monsters we see now. They’re stuck in this horrific in-between state, immortal but far from alive.
This fits perfectly with what we saw when that man in yellow killed Jim. It was like the monsters were reliving their past choices—their greed and their downfall. And that reborn smile? Creepy but symbolic—it shows how their actions keep coming back to haunt them, literally.
2. Tabitha and Jade’s Connection:
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Tabitha and Jade seem to have a deeper connection to the town than we initially thought. My theory? They’re descendants of the original townsfolk who opposed the child sacrifices. Remember when Tabitha told Jade they “failed to save the children” in the finale? That hit differently. It’s like one of the children sacrificed was theirs—maybe a shared ancestor or even a reincarnated version of themselves.
Unlike the others who made the deal, their ancestors didn’t agree to the demon’s terms, which is why Tabitha and Jade aren’t monsters. But since they were still part of the town when the curse was made, they’re caught in this endless cycle of reincarnation. Every time they die, they get drawn back to Fromville, forced to relive the trauma. This could also explain why Boyd, Donna, and others feel tied to the town—they’re all tangled in the curse in different ways, even if they’re not directly descended from the dealmakers.
3. Time Travel Through the Ruins:
This is where things get wild. Julie, Randall, and the nurse seem to have experienced some form of time travel when they were trapped in those chains. It wasn’t just a random haunting—it felt like they were literally being dragged through different points in Fromville’s history. Imagine experiencing the terror of the town from its cursed beginning to its dystopian future.
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I think this is where the story’s real resolution lies. Julie, Randall, and the nurse could eventually master this time-traveling ability. If they can go back to the very beginning, they might stop the original sacrifice and save the children. That would break the cycle for everyone, monsters included. It’s poetic, isn’t it? The children, who were once powerless victims, become the heroes who fix everything.
4. The Demon’s Origin:
We haven’t seen the full backstory of the demon or the men in yellow yet, but come on—this is from the creators of Lost. We know they’re saving that juicy reveal for the final episodes. Just like how we didn’t learn the truth about the black smoke monster until the end of Lost, we’re probably going to get the demon’s origin in a massive, mind-blowing twist.
For now, it feels like the men in yellow are ancient entities, maybe even older than Fromville itself. Their deal wasn’t just about power—it was about control. The town and its people are their playground, and the curse is their way of keeping everything locked in place.
5. The Bottle Tree:
The bottle tree might seem like a random piece of symbolism, but it’s actually loaded with meaning. If it was created by the children, it represents hope—a way out of Fromville. But here’s the catch: the curse’s reincarnation cycle makes the bottle tree useless. Every escape attempt fails because people are always brought back.
This also explains why the monsters have become so “chill” in a weird way. They’re not chasing everyone constantly because they know the cycle will repeat. It’s almost like they’ve given up, resigned to their fate as cursed beings. And honestly, that indifference makes them even scarier.
So yeah, to me, it all fits together. The town, the curse, the time travel—it’s all part of one massive loop. What do you think? Could the reincarnation cycle apply to more characters, or is it just limited to the core group? Also, how crazy would it be if Julie and the others actually managed to go back in time and change everything?
Stay tuned as we continue to uncover the truth behind the monsters, the curse, and the hidden secrets that define this mind-bending show. What do you think will happen next? Let us know your theories!
