The Following(2013)
Killer instinct.
Synopsis
Notorious serial killer Joe Carroll, after being found guilty of murdering 14 female students on the Virginia college campus where he taught literature, escapes from death row. The FBI calls former agent Ryan Hardy to consult on the case, as he was the one responsible for Carroll’s capture in 2003. Ryan, working closely with an FBI team, including Mike Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker, piece together the ever-growing web of murders orchestrated by the devious Carroll.
Created by Kevin Williamson
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Season 1
15 episodes · 2013
Season one drags Ryan back into a world of horror, when the FBI reaches out to him in the wake of serial killer Joe Carroll’s escape from death row. Challenged with an ever-growing web of murders, Ryan and the FBI soon discovered they were up against not one killer, but a cult of killers directed by Joe.
Season 2
15 episodes · 2014
As season two unfolds, Ryan, FBI Agent Mike Weston and Ryan’s niece, NYPD officer Max Hardy, lead an off-the-books investigation into Joe’s presumed death and the whereabouts of his cult’s remaining members.
Season 3
15 episodes · 2015
In season three, Ryan, for the first time ever, begins to suspect that his greatest enemy, the man responsible for an endless list of atrocities, may not be the biggest foe he’ll face – in fact, Joe just might be a prelude to horror he’s never imagined.
The Following — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Following?+
The Following is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Following come out?+
The Following was first aired in 2013.
How many seasons of The Following are there?+
The Following has 3 seasons and 45 episodes in total.
Who created The Following?+
The Following was created by Kevin Williamson.
Who stars in The Following?+
The Following stars Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, Shawn Ashmore, Jessica Stroup and Sam Underwood.
Is The Following worth watching?+
The Following holds a 6.9/10 rating from 617 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of crime and drama.
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