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Jan 18, 2026

From Season 4 January 2026 Updates: Release Window, Cast, Plot Clues, and What Comes Next

There is a sci-fi horror series that continues to sit under the radar. From is heavy, slow, and unsettling. It builds pressure instead of relief. Every episode adds weight to the mystery.

We are now three seasons in and no one really knows what is happening. The show keeps piling questions on top of questions, with very few clear answers!

Season three ended months ago. Season four is coming. The story has reached a point where answers are necessary. Right now, the picture is still unclear!


What Season 3 Left Us With

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Season three offered very few solid answers.

The biggest confirmation was about the monsters. They were once human. They were promised immortality.

Another reveal suggested that the people trapped in the town are souls who have been there before. Lives repeating. Memories bleeding through. Something close to reincarnation.

Those answers did not simplify the story. They expanded it. The rules of this place remain unknown.


Filming Status and Production Details

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Season four finished filming in November 2025. Some reports place the final production date around November 17. At this point, filming is fully complete.

The show continued shooting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The location remains unchanged from previous seasons.

The new season will have 10 episodes, matching the structure used since season one.


Release Timing: What We Know So Far

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MGM+ has confirmed a 2026 release.

No official month or day has been announced.

Based on production timelines and comments from cast members, a March or April 2026 release appears likely. Early spring fits the pattern used before.

There is no trailer yet. If the release window holds, a teaser could appear sometime between late January and mid-February.


New Cast Member for Season 4

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One new character has been confirmed.

Julia Doyle joins the series as Sophia.

Sophia is described as a sheltered and vulnerable pastor’s daughter. How she enters the town and what role she plays remains unknown.

Returning Cast Members

Eion Bailey as Jim Matthews.

Most of the main cast is expected to return, including:

- Harold Perrineau as Boyd

- Catalina Sandino Moreno as Tabitha

- David Alpay as Jade

- Eion Bailey as Jim Matthews

- Elizabeth Saunders as Donna

- Scott McCord as Victor

- Ricky He as Kenny

- Douglas E. Hughes as the Man in the Yellow Suit

No additional departures have been confirmed beyond what occurred in season three.

Story Direction in Season 4

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Creator John Griffin described season four as the beginning of a new journey.

That journey raises a central question. Does it lead toward escape, or does it pull everyone deeper into the nightmare?

Harold Perrineau also mentioned a division forming among the town’s residents. Internal conflict appears to play a larger role going forward.

Cliffhangers That Will Be Addressed


Season four will continue directly from the season three finale.

Key storylines include:

The arrival of the Man in the Yellow Suit

Julie Matthews and the time-travel element

Time is now part of the story in a direct way. That change affects everything moving forward.

Unconfirmed Details and Ongoing Theories

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Jim Matthews appeared to die at the end of season three. Despite that, his name still appears on some projected cast lists. The series has already established that death does not always close a storyline.

There is also speculation about Father Khatri returning through hallucinations. This approach has been used before in the series.

Another one involves Tabitha and Jade. Season three revealed they were married in a previous life. That connection may continue to matter in season four.

Beyond Season 4


There is no confirmation of a fifth season or any long-term plan beyond season four.

Everything depends on how the next season performs and how much progress the story makes.

Waiting for Answers


Season four feels important. Many storylines are open. The mystery has reached a point where answers are necessary!

For now, the wait continues. The pieces are there. The answers are not.

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Selene Czajkowski

Selene Czajkowski

Selene Czajkowski is a professional science fiction blog author, specializing in emerging trends and futuristic narratives. Her work provides insightful analysis on the genre's cultural and technological impact.

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