From Season 4 Returns To One Of The Show’s Very First Mysteries

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In the first season of From, Victor noticed something odd: the trees near Colony House had moved four inches closer. It seemed strange at the time, but more immediate problems took priority. Now, years later in season 4, episode 4, “Of Myths and Monsters,” this unsettling event has come back into focus.

In this episode, Victor repeated his usual routine of pacing between Colony House and the forest’s edge. He reluctantly let Henry accompany him, hoping they could connect. Victor explained he counts his steps to get a sense of “how quickly time passes.” He also noted the recent snowfall had given way to greenery, signaling a change in seasons.

As we revisit Victor’s fascination with the trees and changing seasons in season 4 of From, these details now have a deeper meaning than they did at the start of the series. They aren’t just strange occurrences; they seem connected to how time works differently in the town. Considering what’s been revealed in recent episodes, this unusual flow of time might be key to the residents ever escaping.

The Passage Of Time In The Township Is Related To Its “Cycles”

Tabitha and Jade discovered that the spirits of the “anghkooey” children keep returning to the Township, repeatedly trying to rescue those sacrificed by monsters. The cyclical nature of the Township was further highlighted when Victor shared that the Man in Yellow, years ago, arrived in a normal car, just like everyone else.

The Man in Yellow appearing as Sophia seemed deliberate, hinting that he’d planned this all along. He’s repeatedly mentioned being excited for what happens next, calling it his “favorite part,” which suggests he knows what’s coming and has experienced it before.

Life in our town was… peaceful, maybe even a little too peaceful, before the Matthews family arrived. It felt like things had just been stuck for a long time, with not much happening one way or the other. But now, everything is shifting. I’m starting to understand there’s more going on beneath the surface, and it feels like whatever it is is reacting to us learning about it. It’s definitely not the same town anymore.

Things are speeding up, bringing this period to its natural end, and you can feel it in the Township. The weather and trees were still for months, but now everything is changing rapidly. As Victor noticed, it feels like “everything is just moving too fast.”

Victor Knows When This Cycle Will End

Victor doesn’t just notice and record these shifts; he appears to understand their significance. In “Of Myths and Monsters,” he becomes worried by how far apart the trees are, recalling that he “used to measure them all the time” and criticizing himself for not being more observant.

As someone who’s lived through this whole thing before, I’m Victor, and honestly, it’s terrifying to see it all happening again. Nobody else remembers, so I’m the only one who knows how this story ends. I’ve paid attention to everything – even the little things – and I can tell you, the way they measure the trees here is how everyone keeps track of time. And let me tell you, the ‘time’ I’m seeing now? It’s really starting to worry me.

To understand his fears, Victor needs to recognize what scares him and when those feelings arise. He blocked out many terrible experiences from his lonely and difficult childhood as a way to cope. However, with encouragement, he’s begun to remember some of those painful events.

Returning to the unsettling, swaying trees – a mystery that could have faded from memory – the episode “Of Myths and Monsters” confirmed that Victor’s deep understanding, including hidden memories surfacing when triggered, is the Township’s biggest asset.

The reality of From feels like a mysterious countdown, a rhythm that only Victor seems to understand.

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2026-05-11 16:20