A new Stephen King-approved horror show is the perfect series to watch alongside From season 3, with both shows sporting plenty of similarities. From season 3 is a horror series on MGM+, following the lives of people who become trapped in a town filled with supernatural creatures and paranormal events. King praised the series starting in season 2, leading to a growth in popularity. This was compounded by From‘s intriguing characters and unsolved mysteries, leading to many theories surrounding what’s really going on in the mysterious location.

Alongside human characters trying to escape town, the show also features plenty of mysterious figures, such as the Boy in White and a ghostly figure one character keeps seeing in his dreams. These compound to form different layers of the ongoing mystery, which allow the show to juggle multiple mysteries as everyone attempts their escapes. While From is getting positive reviews for season 3, the show’s weekly airtime means there’s a seven-day wait between episodes. Luckily, another King-approved show can help make that wait feel a little shorter.

Peacock’s New Horror Show Teacup Is Very Similar To MGM+’s Hit Series From

The New Series Also Features People Trapped In One Location

Luckily, Peacock’s new horror series Teacup can help make the wait between episodes of From much easier to digest. Inspired by the horror novel Stinger by Robert R. McCammon, the show follows three families who become trapped on a ranch in Georgia, as mysterious events begin to happen around their property. This includes the disappearance of the Chenoweth family’s son, Arlo (Caleb Dolden), the Shanley family’s horse getting mysteriously injured, and the Kelly couple’s dog running off. These events culminate in all three families gathering on the Chenoweth’s land.

King’s review of Teacup directly compared the show to From and Lost , praising the series for its short episodes and creepy atmosphere.

However, events grow more complex for the cast of Teacup with the arrival of the Gas Mask Man, who marks their property with a blue line they can’t cross over. As the end of Teacup episode 2 demonstrates, crossing the line will have disastrous consequences, effectively trapping the three families for an indeterminate amount of time. Other supernatural events appear to be happening as well, with the series poised to examine a plethora of different yet interconnected events, much like From does with its own supernatural elements.

Why Stephen King’s Review For Teacup Is So Positive

The Show Feels Like Something The King Of Horror Would Write

King’s review of Teacup directly compared the show to From and Lost, praising the series for its short episodes and creepy atmosphere. The series feels like something the king of horror himself would write, with novels from The Tommyknockers to Under the Dome featuring groups of people impacted by strange events in small towns. However, Teacup reduces its location to just one ranch, making it feel even more claustrophobic than other horror media with similar base premises. This standout change allows for different dynamics between a limited cast of characters, making the show feel more closed-in than From.

Teacup is not a direct adaptation of McCammon’s Stinger , but pulls concepts from the novel to tell a smaller story.

King’s positivity also stems from the mystery and intrigue surrounding the show’s premise. While supernatural events are indeed happening, the first two episodes offer only setup, with no clear answers as to what’s going on. Instead, the show establishes a life-threatening, unexplained phenomenon that will force the characters to work together if they want to escape. Although creator and showrunner Ian McCulloch has already expressed interest in a potential Teacup season 2, the eight-episode series is expected to reveal what’s going on by the time season 1 reaches its finale.

Teacup Is The Perfect Horror Fix Between From Season 3’s Episodes

New Episodes Arrive On Peacock Every Thursday In October

Teacup will consist of eight, half-hour episodes, with two new entries arriving every Thursday on Peacock. This makes the show the perfect addition while waiting for new episodes of From, which come to MGM+ on Sundays. However, Teacup will be airing its last set of episodes on Halloween, while the more seasoned show’s final episode doesn’t air until November 24. While this doesn’t mean Peacock’s series will be a permanent way to ease the wait for From, it can still serve as a temporary appetizer for the next few weeks.

Given King’s praise for Teacup and the similarities it has with From, the Peacock original is the perfect horror series to compliment the more seasoned King recommendation. With a captivating yet terrifying story told in bite-sized episodes, the new show seems perfect for the Halloween season, the October release window elevating it to greater heights. Because the show has only just begun, there’s plenty about its mystery that has yet to be unveiled. Thankfully, with six episodes left, there’s plenty of time for even more buildup to happen as the series continues.

Upcoming Episode of Teacup
Release Date

Episode 5: I’m a Witness to the Sickness
10-24-2024

Episode 6: You Don’t Know What It Means to Win
10-24-2024

Episode 7: This Is Nowhere: Part 1
10-31-2024

Episode 8: This Is Nowhere: Part 2
10-31-2024