TV series
The Following
2013–2015, English, on FOX. Created by Kevin Williamson.
Killer instinct.
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 45
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2015
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 622 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Following
The Following is streaming on Netflix and Howdy in India.
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Latest episode
S3 E15: The Reckoning
Aired 15 May 2015
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Kevin WilliamsonCreator
- Kevin BaconRyan Hardy · 45 ep
- James PurefoyJoe Carroll · 45 ep
- Shawn AshmoreMike Weston · 45 ep
- Valorie CurryEmma Hill / Denise Harris · 30 ep
- Jessica StroupMax Hardy · 30 ep
- Sam UnderwoodMark Gray · 30 ep
- Gregg HenryDr. Arthur Strauss · 30 ep
- Natalie ZeaClaire Matthews · 23 ep
- Annie ParisseDebra Parker · 15 ep
- Zuleikha RobinsonGwen · 15 ep
- Nico TortorellaWill Wilson / Jacob Wells · 15 ep
- Adan CantoBilly Thomas / Paul Torres · 15 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 January 2013
- Last aired
- 15 May 2015
- Network
- FOX
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Following: quick answers
Is The Following worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 622 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Following are there?
The Following has 3 seasons and 45 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is The Following finished?
Yes. The Following was cancelled in 2015, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Following on?
The Following is streaming on Netflix and Howdy in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
The Following parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Following is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Following?
If you liked The Following, try Furious, Clarice, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.
Who created The Following?
The Following was created by Kevin Williamson and stars Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, Shawn Ashmore.