From's biggest mystery has been dormant for too long for season three to ignore.

MGM+'s mystery and horror series, Fromwill return for a third season this month. Fans are eager to see more scares, character drama, and hopefully some answers to their burning questions. In particular, it's about time the show's writers finally provided some insight into the strange Boy in White who has been around since the beginning of the story.

From is built on mystery and suspense, with episodes that regularly offer more questions than answers. Like the classic series Lostfrom which the MGM+ show undoubtedly draws a lot of inspiration, From is tight on information. The show keeps fans on edge, and some big reveals, like the very nature of the town, will surely be kept secret until the series finale. However, after two full seasons, it’s time for viewers’ patience to be rewarded with answers to some minor mysteries. The identity and agenda of the Boy in White is a mystery that begs to be explored.

The boy in white appeared longer than fans thought

The Boy in White has appeared relatively infrequently over the past two seasons, but he has quickly become a major mystery in himself and is clearly an important part of the larger mystery that is the town. In the series, he first appears outside the Colony House, smiling and waving at Ethan, with other characters seemingly unable to see him. However, it quickly becomes apparent that he is not a newcomer to the town and that young Ethan is not the only person he chooses to reveal himself to.

Throughout the first season, flashbacks establish that Victor, who has been trapped in the town since childhood, has been seeing him for decades. The boy in white has been something of a friend or comforting presence to Victor since the disaster that wiped out all the other residents in his youth. It's unclear how often the boy appears to Victor or if they've ever spoken, but Victor is clearly familiar with him and is never surprised when he shows up.

With no name, few appearances and fewer lines of spoken dialogue, the Boy in White was one of the greatest mysteries of From almost from the beginning of the series. His name, his origins, his intentions, and even whether or not he is human are all still up in the air.

All that is known for certain is that he has been in the city longer than any of the inhabitants, and perhaps as long as the monsters and the city itself. Whatever his origins and nature, it is clear that he has an agenda and will sometimes take direct action to achieve it. This has made the nameless boy even more intriguing.

The boy in white seems to have a plan

• The boy in white seems to have the same knowledge as the monster inhabitants and calls people by name.
• The Boy in White regularly appears in times of danger, seemingly leading characters to safety.
• In reality, the boy in white only spoke to Sara in season one and Tabitha in season two.

It is even more important for From fans to start getting answers about the Boy in White, because he's not just another mysterious element of the town itself. In fact, he seems to be a major character with goals of his own. Throughout the first season, and in a big moment in the second, he intervenes directly in events to change their outcome, often saving characters who are in immediate danger.

During the attack on Colony House, it was the Boy in White who dragged Victor and Julie into the woods. This led Victor to pull Julie to safety through a Faraway Tree, presumably saving her life. According to Victor, it was also the Boy in White who sent him into the tunnels beneath the Matthews house. Again, the intervention of the Boy in White allowed Victor to save a member of the Matthews family and even revealed new information about the monsters.

Around the same time he was sending Victor to save Tabitha, the Boy in White was also appearing to Sara for the first time. In her darkest hour, lost in the woods and trying to save a wounded and desperate Boyd, the boy revealed himself to her, warned her of the danger she was in, and ordered her to use another Faraway Tree to save herself and Boyd. Overall, the Season 1 finale saw him saving three different characters and giving them clues to their predicament.

Of course, the Boy in White's greatest moment, and his most direct intervention to date, was his single appearance in From thrilling second season. In the climax of the second season finale, he appeared to Tabitha for the first time and pushed her off the top of the lighthouse she was exploring. This appears to have transported her back to the normal world where, presumably, she will have a task to complete. It is notable that the boy in white apologized to her before pushing her, explaining that it was “the only way.” What that way is or what was achieved is not stated, but it is clear that the boy has a plan and, as events escalate, he may take more forceful measures to carry it out.

The Boy in White explores its narrative through the lens of innocence

• Children and the unique way they see the world are a recurring theme in From.
• Victor, though now an adult, is in many ways childish and quickly forms a bond with Ethan.
• Ethan regularly observes the events around him through the framework of the children's fantasy stories his parents read to him.

The shocking events of From The season two finale raised some questions about the Boy in White's motives. He's always seemed helpful, if a little creepy, but his expulsion of Tabitha was a violent act. He apologized, but it left viewers wondering what he was trying to achieve and how far he was willing to go to get what he wanted. Adding to the mystery and, for some, his creepy nature, is the fact that the boy seems drawn to children and children at heart.

So far, the Boy in White has appeared to Ethan, Victor, Sara, and Tabitha. Ethan is a young child, and both Victor and Sara appear childish and naive in many ways. Tabitha is the only mature adult to ever see the boy, and was quickly kicked out of town afterward. It would seem that the Boy in White has a fascination with youth and innocence, and prefers to use those characteristics to carry out his plans.

Optimists might certainly see this as a positive sign. The fact that the boy in white is drawn to these characters could be a reflection of his own nature. Perhaps he is innocent and caring at heart, and despite his actions toward Tabitha, he is actively trying to help the people of the town. On the other hand, one might fear that his interest in the young men is more sinister. Such characters might be easier to deceive and manipulate, allowing the boy to enact some evil purpose as he convinces Ethan and Victor that he is like a hero from their fairy tales.

Whatever is true, From should start to provide some answers next season. While mystery is a good thing, a show built on it can stagnate if revelations don't come at regular intervals. Fans shouldn't expect to learn everything there is to know about the town this season, but the Boy in White has become too important to remain completely unexplored. The major role he seems to have in events and his dramatic actions at the end of last season require the beginning of an explanation to move the plot forward and keep viewers engaged throughout season three. From has become a hit by mixing horror and mystery. If it wants to continue to thrill and keep fans tuned in, it needs to tackle the theme of the strange boy with no name.