Better close your doors and shut your windows tight! MGMT+’s sci-fi thriller series From is returning for Season 3. Township opens its roads once again and traps its inhabitants in mere seconds.
Set in a creepy small American town in the middle of nowhere, From follows a group of people who get stuck there. No matter what they do, they cannot leave. If that isn’t bad enough, once the sun sets, terrifying creatures emerge from the woods, turning every night into a fight for survival.
Boyd Stevens as Harold Perrineau
Boyd Stevens, played by Harold Perrineau, is an Iraq War veteran. He steps up as the unofficial leader, trying to keep everyone alive while they figure out what’s going on.
However, the more secrets Boyd uncovers, the more trouble he faces with the flesh-eating creatures surrounding the town. Season 3 of From is set to premiere on Sunday, September 22. In the meantime, check out who is back in town in the cast and character guide below.
Harold Perrineau as Boyd Stevens
Harold Perrineau stars as Boyd Stevens, the no-nonsense sheriff and de facto mayor of the mysterious town. Boyd’s military background shapes his leadership as he works to keep the town organized and its residents safe from growing dangers.
Haunted by the memory of losing a fellow soldier in combat, Boyd’s past trauma drives him to protect those around him. Perrineau is well-known for his roles in Lost, Oz, and The Matrix franchise, making him a household name in thrillers.
Eion Bailey as Jim Matthews
Eion Bailey plays Jim Matthews, a protective father and former amusement park engineer who, along with his family, gets stuck in the mysterious town. Jim and his family faced a personal tragedy that has left them scarred. He and his wife lost their infant son, Thomas, in a heartbreaking incident that almost led to divorce.
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As a last attempt to keep the family together, they planned a road trip, only to end up trapped. Bailey is also known for his roles in Ray Donovan, Once Upon a Time, and Band of Brothers.
Catalina Sandino Moreno as Tabitha Matthews
Catalina Sandino Moreno plays Tabitha Matthews, a fiercely protective mother trapped with her family in Township. Despite feeling hopeless about her circumstances, Tabitha is determined to keep her children safe from deadly monsters.
A seasoned actress, Moreno earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance in Maria Full of Grace. She has also received accolades from Sundance and Berlin. Moreno will appear in the John Wick spinoff Ballerina, alongside Ana de Armas.
David Alpay as Jade Herrera
David Alpay stars as Jade Herrera, a software developer who gets trapped in Township on the same day as the Matthews family. Coming from a wealthy background, Jade learns that no amount of money can save him from the flesh-eating creatures hiding in the woods.
His affluent upbringing makes him aggressive and demanding toward the other trapped residents. Although his personality can be off-putting, Jade has proven useful to the community by using his intelligence and logic to uncover the town’s hidden mysteries. Before From, Alpay appeared in Red Rooms and Man of the Year.
Elizabeth Saunders as Donna Raines
Elizabeth Saunders plays Donna Raines, the leader of Colony House. At first glance, she appears hard-hearted and intimidating. Donna does whatever she can to protect the town’s innocent residents from harm. However, beneath her tough exterior, Donna is just as scared and confused as everyone else.
One thing is clear: any monster planning to harm anyone will have to get through her first. Saunders has appeared in Mary Kills People, Orphan Black, and IT. She has also starred in various theater productions.
Hannah Cheramy as Julie Matthews
Hannah Cheramy stars as Julie Matthews, the teenage daughter of Jim and Tabitha Matthews. Together with her family, she becomes trapped in Township during a road trip. The reality of spending her teenage years lost in a mysterious land drains her carefree spirit.
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Luckily, she eventually befriends Ellis Stevens and Fatima Hassan, helping her make the best of her bleak situation. Cheramy began her acting career in theater productions and commercials before starring in a horror film.
Ricky He as Kenny Liu
Ricky He plays Kenny Liu, the son of Chinese immigrants Bing-Qian and Tian-Chen Liu. Originally from College Station, Texas, Kenny takes care of his aging parents, especially his father, who has dementia. In Township, Kenny becomes Boyd’s trusted sheriff’s deputy and right-hand man.
As he bears the weight of his responsibilities, it is only a matter of time before Kenny starts to crack. He has also appeared in ABC’s Good Doctor and starred in Disney Channel’s Freaky Friday musical movie, along with roles in Arrow, A Million Little Things, and Trial & Error.
Scott McCord as Victor Kavanaugh
Scott McCord stars as Victor Kavanaugh, a long-time resident of Township. Unlike others, Victor has been trapped there since he was a young boy. Having spent most of his life in this area, he knows much about the town’s mysteries and the deadly creatures that lurk at night.
His knowledge comes with a price, particularly due to a childhood incident involving the creatures and the death of his close sibling. McCord has acted in Jupiter’s Legacy, Lost Girl, and Murdoch Mysteries.
Chloe Van Landschoot as Kristi Miller
Chloe Van Landschoot plays Kristi Miller, a third-year medical student who gets separated from her fiancé after being trapped. Like the others, Kristi is pulled into Township while traveling. She was supposed to make a trip from Detroit to Grand Rapids but ends up trapped.
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With her medical background, Kristi serves as the town’s doctor. Previously, Landschoot appeared in Lune and Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer.
Avery Konrad as Sara Myers
Avery Konrad stars as Sara Myers, Nathan’s sister. Before getting trapped, Sara suffered from domestic abuse from her boyfriend. After being rescued by Nathan, they packed their bags and hit the road. While driving from Pennsylvania to Boston, they unexpectedly became trapped.
Life for Sara isn’t dull; she works at the diner, taking orders and serving tables. Sara has a deeper connection to the town than she realizes. She often experiences unwanted hallucinations or visions that lead to consequences for herself and her loved ones.
Recently, Konrad appeared in the Paramount+ movie Honor Society alongside Angourie Rice, Gaten Matarazzo, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.
Simon Webster as Ethan Matthews
Simon Webster stars as Ethan Matthews, the younger brother of Julie and son of Jim and Tabitha Matthews. Despite his family’s tragic past and the grim reality of being trapped, Ethan sees the world through rose-colored glasses.
With his child-like imagination, he treats real-life situations like a whimsical quest, which helps him adapt to unforeseen challenges.
Webster began acting at just six years old, including a role as the young orphan Fred in nine episodes of Hallmark Channel’s When Hope Calls. He has also appeared in several series, including Most Dangerous Game and Chucky on Syfy.
Corteon Moore as Ellis Stevens
Corteon Moore stars as Ellis Stevens, Boyd Stevens’ son and a skilled artist. Due to his father’s work, Ellis has a hard time breaking out of his father’s strict shell. Despite being raised in a no-nonsense household, Ellis is willing to show his feelings.
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In the show, Ellis falls in love with fellow Colony House resident Fatima Hassan, and they later form a relationship. Moore is also involved in cinematic curation with his film festival, “Marmalade,” and is known for his award-winning short film, Where There’s Smoke.
Pegah Ghafoori as Fatima Hassan
Pegah Ghafoori plays Fatima Stevens, a Township resident living in Colony House. Originally from Iran, she is the daughter of a cleric whose outspoken beliefs have gotten him in trouble with the government, leading to his abduction.
After this incident, Fatima and her family moved to the United States to escape their troubles. Despite feeling trapped, Fatima manages to bring hope to the gloomiest situations. She develops a loving relationship with Ellis, and they eventually get married. Ghafoori previously appeared in One Must Was Eyes and Hello Au Revoir.
Robert Joy as Henry
Robert Joy stars as Henry, a new character in Season 3. While his origins remain confidential, he is rumored to have a bad temper that others should not provoke. Joy is best known for his role as medical examiner Sid Hammerback on CSI: NY. He has also appeared in movies like Land of the Dead and The Hills Have Eyes.
Samantha Brown as Acosta
Samantha Brown stars as Acosta, another new character in Season 3. Not much is known about her yet, but Acosta is reported to be a cop whose plans do not always go her way. Brown has previously starred in Holdout and Blackberry.
From returns for Season 3, set in a creepy town where residents cannot escape. As night falls, terrifying creatures emerge, turning survival into a struggle. Unofficial leader Boyd Stevens, along with other trapped characters, faces dark secrets and dangers while showing the horrors of Township. The season premieres on September 22.
Netflix has teamed up with creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan to continue their Monster anthology series about true crime. This time, they focus on one of the most infamous crimes of the 20th century.
The nine-episode series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, tells the chilling details of the brutal murders of Beverly Hills residents Jose (Javier Bardem) and Kitty Menendez (Chloë Sevigny) by their two sons, Lyle (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Erik (Cooper Koch), in 1989.
The show shows the murders, the premeditated plans behind them, and the trial of the brothers, who were ultimately found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without parole. It raises the question of what happened to the brothers after this true story was adapted by Murphy and Brennan.
The Menendez Brothers’ Guilty Verdicts
The series shows how the first trial ended in a mistrial. The final episode, titled “Hang Men,” focuses on the second trial from 1995 to 1996, which led to the brothers’ guilty verdicts. Leslie Abramson (Ari Graynor) takes on the case for Lyle and Erik without charging them since they have run out of money.
The close relationship between the brothers begins to weaken after spending over five years in jail awaiting a verdict. They start to blame each other for their situation, and it seems they will both be charged with first-degree murder.
Erik takes the stand again and faces tough questions from the prosecution about the planning that went into killing their parents. He claims that they acted out of self-defense because of the sexual and emotional abuse from their father, Jose, while their mother, Kitty, ignored it.
Erik continues to insist that he was defending himself. The courtroom is tense as witnesses and lawyers engage in heated exchanges. Evidence against the brothers keeps growing, and Abramson, who had previously been strong in defending them, appears overwhelmed by the amount of evidence against her clients.
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A memorable moment happens when Abramson and Erik play “Hangman” together during the trial, but they are asked to stop by the judge. Murphy shows the defeated expressions of the brothers and Abramson at their table, effectively creating a sense of doom.
Was the Murder Premeditated?
Dominick Dunne (Nathan Lane), a well-known writer for Vanity Fair, tells the story while speaking with his friends. Lyle and Erik are found guilty and face sentencing. For the first time, Murphy captures the jury as they discuss whether to sentence the brothers to death or life without parole.
A standout moment occurs when an older female juror strongly argues that the Menendez brothers should receive the death penalty.
However, a more sympathetic juror convinces the others not to sentence them to death. She points to family members who speak on behalf of Erik and Lyle. The brothers are sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole. Abramson continues to believe that they are innocent victims and defends them passionately.
The song “Don’t Go” by Milli Vanilli plays in the background during their transfer and separation, a fitting choice since the duo was exposed as frauds for lip-synching.
The last scene of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story shows a touching moment between Jose and Kitty during a family shark-fishing trip.
They laugh and express their love for each other. Meanwhile, Lyle and Erik, at the front of the boat, agree to kill their parents, revealing that they planned the murders during this trip. This creates a powerful sense of irony, showing how they made decisions that would change their lives forever.
New Evidence Surfaces in the Menendez Trial
The last time the Menendez brothers saw each other was in 1996, when they were kept in separate prisons and could not communicate. After their convictions, Erik and Lyle were sent to different facilities. On April 4, 2018, after many of Lyle’s appeals, they were finally reunited when Erik was moved to Lyle’s unit.
Journalist Robert Rand shared with ABC News that when Lyle saw Erik, they both “burst into tears immediately.” They embraced for several minutes without speaking, and then the prison officials allowed them to spend an hour together in a room.
In January 2017, Lyle expressed acceptance of his situation, stating, “I am the kid that killed his parents, and no river of tears has changed that and no amount of regret has changed it.”
He adds, “You are often defined by a few moments of your life, but that’s not who you are in your life, you know. Your life is your totality…You can’t change it. You just, you’re stuck with the decisions you made.”
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However, new evidence has emerged that could support the brothers’ claims of abuse from their parents. A letter from Erik to his cousin Any Cano from 1988 has been presented by their attorney, Cliff Gardner. In this letter, Erik hints at his father’s abusive behavior.
Cano testified during the brothers’ trial, but the prosecution dismissed his testimony as a lie. Additionally, Roy Rosselló, a former member of the Puerto Rican band Menudo, has claimed that Jose Menendez sexually abused him as a teenager in 1983 or 1984.
Gardner presented this new evidence in May 2023, and according to CBS News, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is investigating these claims. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is currently available to stream on Netflix in the U.S.
