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The Following

  • TV Series
  • 2013–20152013–2015
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 43m
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Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy in The Following (2013)
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A brilliant and charismatic, yet psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers following his every command.A brilliant and charismatic, yet psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers following his every command.A brilliant and charismatic, yet psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers following his every command.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
87K
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POPULARITY
1,311
19
  • Creator
    • Kevin Williamson
  • Stars
    • Kevin Bacon
    • James Purefoy
    • Shawn Ashmore
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  • Creator
    • Kevin Williamson
  • Stars
    • Kevin Bacon
    • James Purefoy
    • Shawn Ashmore
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    • 414User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 14 nominations

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    The Following: Promo Joe Lives
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    The Following: Rise And Shine
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    The Following: Sacrifice Promo
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    The Following: Cc 2012 Booth 1
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    The Following: Promo Exist Needledrop
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    The Following: Cc 2012 Panel 3
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    The Following: Cc 2012 Panel 3
    The Following: Cc 2012 Press Kevin Bacon
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    The Following: Cc 2012 Press Kevin Bacon
    The Following: Cc 2012 Press James Purefoy
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    The Following: Cc 2012 Press James Purefoy
    The Following: Cc 2012 Press Kevin Williamson
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    The Following: Cc 2012 Press Kevin Williamson
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    The Following: Joe Carol
    The Following: Cc 2012 Panel 1
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    The Following: Cc 2012 Panel 1

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    Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    • Ryan Hardyas Ryan Hardy
    45 episodes45 eps • 2013–2015
    James Purefoy
    James Purefoy
    • Joe Carrollas Joe Carroll
    45 episodes45 eps • 2013–2015
    Shawn Ashmore
    Shawn Ashmore
    • Mike Westonas Mike Weston
    45 episodes45 eps • 2013–2015
    Valorie Curry
    Valorie Curry
    • Emma Hillas Emma Hill
    29 episodes29 eps • 2013–2014
    Sam Underwood
    Sam Underwood
    • Markas Mark…
    30 episodes30 eps • 2014–2015
    Jessica Stroup
    Jessica Stroup
    • Max Hardyas Max Hardy
    30 episodes30 eps • 2014–2015
    Natalie Zea
    Natalie Zea
    • Claire Matthewsas Claire Matthews
    23 episodes23 eps • 2013–2014
    Zuleikha Robinson
    Zuleikha Robinson
    • Gwenas Gwen
    15 episodes15 eps • 2015
    Nico Tortorella
    Nico Tortorella
    • Jacob Wellsas Jacob Wells
    15 episodes15 eps • 2013
    Kyle Catlett
    Kyle Catlett
    • Joey Matthewsas Joey Matthews
    15 episodes15 eps • 2013
    Valerie Cruz
    Valerie Cruz
    • Agent Gina Mendezas Agent Gina Mendez
    15 episodes15 eps • 2014–2015
    Annie Parisse
    Annie Parisse
    • Debra Parkeras Debra Parker
    14 episodes14 eps • 2013
    Gregg Henry
    Gregg Henry
    • Dr. Arthur Straussas Dr. Arthur Strauss
    13 episodes13 eps • 2014–2015
    Connie Nielsen
    Connie Nielsen
    • Lily Grayas Lily Gray
    13 episodes13 eps • 2014
    Tiffany Boone
    Tiffany Boone
    • Mandy Langas Mandy Lang
    12 episodes12 eps • 2014
    John Lafayette
    John Lafayette
    • Marshall Turneras Marshall Turner…
    12 episodes12 eps • 2013–2015
    Chinasa Ogbuagu
    Chinasa Ogbuagu
    • Deidre Mitchellas Deidre Mitchell
    12 episodes12 eps • 2013
    Gbenga Akinnagbe
    Gbenga Akinnagbe
    • Tomas Tom
    11 episodes11 eps • 2015
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      • Kevin Williamson
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Joe Carroll, the name of the serial killer, was also an alias used by London "Sketchbook killer" John Sweeney.
    • Goofs
      Everytime an Agent or Policeofficer getting attacked and killed. None are trying to wave the attack. Not even if they are several agents in the same spot. None of them reacts in time.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #18.15 (2013)

    User reviews414

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    Top review
    Weirdly Addictive
    It's unusual for me to like a procedural show, but The Following has a combination of things that makes it something that I look forward to watching each week.

    One of the best (if not the best) thing about the show is James Purefoy as Joe the villain. He doesn't overplay the character, and he manages to be creepy and a bit charming all at the same time, making it hard to avoid the urge to root for him even as I wonder why he's not in a higher security facility (because he's clever and smart and deadly).

    Kevin Bacon was definitely the right choice for Ryan the hero. He looks great, he acts great, and he and Purefoy have excellent chemistry on screen. It makes me wish we could see more of them being amicable with one another (like in a couple flashbacks).

    The rest of the cast is good, too. I like the lead agent woman, the younger boy agent, and I'm strangely drawn in by the bizarre love triangle between Joe's followers Paul, Will and Emma. It's crazy but interesting, and I'll be sad when they ax that plot line.

    Overall, I think it's interesting and entertaining. And I think the season only has 12 episodes, so they aren't as likely to get bogged down with filler episodes (as is wont to happen with many shows). I look forward to watching more of it.
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    • Feb 6, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Kevin Williamson Project
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bonanza Productions
      • Outerbanks Entertainment
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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