WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for From season 3, episode 2!A compelling theory about “Thomas” inFromseason 3 claims that he and the mysterious Boy in White are actually the same entity, which would change the meaning of the original character’s role in the hit horror show. Thecast of characters inFromhave suffered many unspeakable tragedies both before their arrival in the town and after becoming trapped, which often come back to haunt them in one way or another by the Township’s mysterious forces. One of the most devastating is thefate of Jim and Tabitha’s infant son, Thomas, who died shortly before the Matthews family’s arrival.
Tabitha and Jim were grieving Thomas’ death and even contemplating divorce before they became trapped, and the Township’s forces have since used their guilt and mourning against them. InFromseason 3, episode 2’s ending,Jim supposedly receives a call from “Thomas,” or someone (or something) claiming to be him. However, since the voice is that of a young child, it can’t have been the infant even if he had survived. On the other hand,one growing theory suggests that Thomas truly does exist within the town, and has been appearing in the show sinceFromseason 1.
The Boy In White Is Actually Thomas: From Theory Explained
A Fan Theory Speculates That The Boy In White Is A Physical Manifestation Of Thomas' Soul
According to a mind-bending fan theory onReddit, the Boy in White is actually Thomas inFrom. While this may not make sense at first glance, given Thomas died as an infant andFrom’s Boy in Whitehas been in the town since at least before Victor arrived over 40 years ago,the ageless character doesn’t appear to be bound to the passage of time in the outside world. Rather, the Boy in White seemingly operates on his own plane within the Township, appearing to be a benevolent force that helps certain individuals in town.
The Boy in White has only appeared to a few characters before eventually throwing Tabitha from the lighthouse inFromseason 2’s ending. He appears to be a child about 10 years of age, similar to Victor when he first arrived and Ethan duringFromseason 1. It’s still unclear exactly what his purpose in the town is, butseemingly has a deeper connection to the Kavanaugh and Matthews families. Given how often the Boy in White has appeared to Ethan and Tabitha, a theory claims that he’s the town’s supernatural manifestation of Thomas, helping his mother and brother.
The Boy in White is portrayed by Vox Smith, who appears in a recurring role inFromseason 1 and a guest role in seasons 2 and 3.
According to the theory, the Boy in White is the town’s physical manifestation of Thomas’ soul after he died. Though Thomas was an infant when he died, the town may have given him a child-like appearance to have him interact with the characters and make them more trusting of him. Thomas then acts in the town as a force to help save his family and those they’ve grown to love who are trapped there, which may be why the Boy in White still helps “guide”Tabitha when she’s outsideFrom’s town in Maine.
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Of course, there are certain aspects of this theory that still require explanation. Why would the Boy in White appear to Sara and Victor in addition to Ethan and Tabitha?Why would “Thomas”/The Boy in White call Jim on the phone inFromseason 3rather than appear directly to him? There’s also still the possibility that the Boy in White is just as sinister of a force asFrom’s mysterious monsters, but operates under the guise of a more trustworthy and helpful individual.
From Season 3 Finally Reveals Why The Matthews Family Originally Became Trapped In The Town
Long after their arrival in the mysterious location, From season 3 gives some clarification about why the Matthews family was chosen to be trapped.
Still, almost nothing makes “sense” within the confines ofFrom’s supernatural town. Some unknown entity took on the appearance of Boyd’s dead wife Abby throughout season 2, and the Boy in White could be a similar physical manifestation of Thomas had he survived the fall from the changing table and grown into a child. If that Reddit fan theory turns out to be correct, thenit would explain why the “Thomas” who calls Jim has the voice of a child at a similar age to how the Boy in White appears.
How Thomas/The Boy In White Could Be In From’s Town During Victor’s Childhood
The Boy In White Doesn’t Operate Under The Same Time Constraints As From’s Other Characters
Thebiggest rebuttal against the theory that the Boy in White is actually Thomas Matthews is the mysterious entity’s appearance during Victor’s childhood. At that time, Jim and Tabitha may not have even been alive yet, and Thomas was decades from being born and dying. However, the concept of time doesn’t seem to have much bearing on what can or can’t be possible withinFrom’s world.
Although Thomas wasn’t born until decades after the Boy in White first appeared to Victor, the vision version of him could potentially have the ability to travel back in time.
Thefigures that appear as visions toFrom’s characters may be able to operate across a non-linear timeline. Although Thomas wasn’t born until decades after the Boy in White first appeared to Victor, the vision version of him could potentially have the ability to travel back in time to whenVictor was a child inFrom’s townand help him. There’s always the chance the series will eventually introduce some kind of explanatory time travel element, similar to the two types oftime travel inLost, which was also directed and written byFrom’s executive producers Jack Bender and Jeff Pinkner.
Thomas Being The Boy In White Would Make A From Season 1 Story More Tragic
The Theory’s Claim Connects To A Heartbreaking Line From Ethan
If the Boy in White truly is Thomas, thenFromintroduces a heartbreaking irony of the Matthews family being guided and saved by the child they couldn’t save when he was alive. InFromseason 1,Ethan proposed a similar concept when he disclosed to Jim that he sometimes pretends that Thomas is gone on a quest to “save the kingdom.” This detail takes on a new meaning if Thomas really is the Boy in White, who seems to be the guiding light and source of help for savingFrom’s townspeople.
Ethan also occasionally saw the Boy in White duringFromseason 1 when he was lonely and felt his only friend was Victor. The Boy in White potentially being Thomas would make this story more upsetting, asit would mean that Ethan’s own brother was keeping him company as the only other “kid” in town. Regardless of whether the theory proves to be true or debunked throughout the course ofFrom, Thomas and the Boy in White are still playing important roles in the Matthews family’s stories that become increasingly difficult to puzzle together.
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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.
