The Wasted Potential of Elgin in FROM

Get your own Manta Sleep mask with my code 'jerrystakes' for 10% off! https://tinyurl.com/jerrystakes Everyone says Elgin made the dumbest decision in the history of FROM, that he had it coming. I think that's completely wrong. When you walk his arc from the Grand Rapids bus to that back room in the diner, you don't find a fool. You find the one character in four seasons who died living by his own creed… and a setup the writers spent three seasons building, then threw away. In this video I break down Elgin's full arc in FROM, the receiver/conduit setup in Season 2, the cellar and the Kimono Woman pulling the strings, the Sarah mirror the show built on purpose, his quiet Season 4 redemption, and why his death is the biggest wasted potential on the show. Martyr or fool? Let me know in the comments. ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: Full spoilers through the FROM Season 4 finale. 🎉 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE! 💬 Join My Discord:   / discord   📷 Follow Me on Instagram:   / jerrys.takes   🕺Follow Me on TikTok:   / jerrys.takes   🐦 Follw Me on X: https://x.com/Jerrys_Takes 📷 GEAR I USED IN THIS VIDEO Primary Camera: Sony FX30 - https://geni.us/sonyfx30-jerrystakes Secondary Camera: Sony A7IV - https://geni.us/sonya7iv-jerrystakes Primary Camera Lens: Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 - https://geni.us/pXVV0Z Secondary Camera Lens: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 - https://geni.us/sigma2470-jerrystakes Tripod: SmallRig CT-20 Tripod - https://geni.us/smallrig-jerrystakes Teleprompter: Elgato Prompter - https://geni.us/prompter-jerrystakes Primary Audio: Sennheiser MKH416 - https://geni.us/Y5QF Primary Audio Interface: Zoom F3 - https://geni.us/zoomf3-jerrystakes Backup Audio: DJI Mic 3 - https://geni.us/djimic3-jerrystakes Podcast Audio: Shure SM7B - https://geni.us/shuresm7b-jerrystakes Podcast Audio Interface: Elgato Wave XLR 2.0 - https://geni.us/wavexlr-jerrystakes Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @jerrystakes   ▶️My Other Channels▶️ Commentary, Vlog: @jerrystakesplus Tech: @jerrystalks CHAPTERS: 0:00 The Elgin Debate 1:39 Sponsor: Manta Sleep 3:01 Where It Started: The Grand Rapids Bus 3:54 The Only One Who Sensed the Town 4:36 Dreams, Water & the Kimono Woman 6:30 Elgin the Conduit 7:10 Season 2: The Hero Nobody Remembers 9:39 The Cellar & What Was Behind Him 11:05 Same Playbook: The Sarah Comparison 12:11 What It Took to Break Him 14:22 Season 4's Quiet Redemption Arc 15:52 The Church Scene 16:27 "The Township Wins" 17:28 The Photograph & the Confrontation 20:22 The Deal He Refused 21:43 Faith: True Believer vs. False One 22:21 Where the Criticism Is Fair 24:00 He Died With the Secret 24:26 Why Elgin Is Wasted Potential 25:54 Nathan D. Simmons' Performance 26:51 Martyr or Fool? ---------- Jerry's Takes is your go-to spot for the most honest takes on YouTube about TV Shows and Movies! We focus on in-depth TV show and movie reviews, video essays, and more. From gripping dramas to iconic franchises, we dive deep into fan-favorite series like The Walking Dead Universe, Dexter Universe, FROM, The Boys, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and beyond. Whether you're here for detailed analysis, character deep dives, or thoughtful breakdowns, this channel brings you fresh perspectives on the shows and movies you love. Subscribe and join the conversation! For business inquiries email: [email protected] #FROMSeason4 #FROMSeries #FROMonMGM #Elgin #NathanDSimmons #FROMtheory #FROMexplained #kimonowoman #maninyellow #TVReview #VideoEssay #JerrysTakes