Whenever the bloodthirsty monsters appear, several entities stand out from the pack.

This comes on the heels of Smiley’s death in season 2.

The unsettling figure takes the form of a young man in 1960s-era attire.

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True to his name, he’s always flashing a haunting grin.

New episodes ofFromseason 3 premiere on Sundays on MGM+ through November 24, 2024.

Smiley continues to grin, but, suddenly, he writhes in pain and dies.

Harold Perrineau as Boyd Stevens looking annoyed with Monsters from From on either side of him

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This sends a clear message to the other monsters, who seem shocked by their leader’s death.

Boyd convinces Kristi (Chloe Van Landschoot) to perform an autopsy on the Smiley Creature.

Although his insides are shriveled and decaying, Smiley has the same organs as a normal human.

A composite image of Boyd looking off in front of a collage of characters from From season 3

From is a series revolving around a mysterious American town that ensnares newcomers, forcing its inhabitants to maintain order and find an escape amidst nighttime perils from the surrounding forest. The residents face threats from terrifying creatures emerging after sunset, complicating their struggle for survival.

Ultimately, the Smiley Creature’s death doesn’t do much to clarify any ofFrom’s central mysteries.

After all, the animals are the Township’s only remaining food source.

The residents face threats from terrifying creatures emerging after sunset, complicating their struggle for survival.

Harold Perrineau as Boyd talking with his hand pointing forward in From season 3

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