The Following(2013)
Killer instinct.
The Following 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.
The Following (2013) is a crime and drama series that premiered on January 21, 2013, spanning 3 seasons and 45 episodes. It stars Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, Shawn Ashmore and Jessica Stroup. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 613 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2013-01-21
- Last aired:
- 2015-05-15
- Producers:
- Alexi Hawley, Brett Mahoney, Marcos Siega
The Following (2013) Trailer
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The Following Videos & Clips
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The Following Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kevin Bacon
as Ryan Hardy
James Purefoy
as Joe Carroll
Shawn Ashmore
as Mike Weston
Jessica Stroup
as Max Hardy
Sam Underwood
as Mark Gray
Zuleikha Robinson
as Gwen
Gregg Henry
as Dr. Arthur Strauss
Key crew
Executive produced by Alexi Hawley, Brett Mahoney and Marcos Siega.
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The Following Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 613 ratings.
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The Following – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Following?
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The Following (2013) is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Following are there?
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The Following has 3 seasons and 45 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 21, 2013.
Is The Following still running?
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No. The Following is marked as canceled, with the final episode airing on May 15, 2015.
Who is in the cast of The Following?
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The Following (2013) stars Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, Shawn Ashmore, Jessica Stroup and Sam Underwood. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Following any good?
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The Following (2013) is rated 6.9 out of 10 from 613 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Following trailer?
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The official The Following trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.