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The Following

  • TV Series
  • 2013–20152013–2015
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 43m
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7.4/10
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Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy in The Following (2013)
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A brilliant, charismatic, and psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers who follow his every command.A brilliant, charismatic, and psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers who follow his every command.A brilliant, charismatic, and psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers who follow his every command.
IMDb RATING
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89K
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  • Creator
    • Kevin Williamson
  • Stars
    • Kevin Bacon
    • James Purefoy
    • Shawn Ashmore
  • Creator
    • Kevin Williamson
  • Stars
    • Kevin Bacon
    • James Purefoy
    • Shawn Ashmore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 426User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 14 nominations

    Episodes45

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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 Press Kevin Bacon
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    The Following: Cc 2012 Press James Purefoy
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    The Following: Cc 2012 Press Kevin Williamson
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    The Following: Joe Carol
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    The Following: Cc 2012 Panel 1
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    The Following: Cc 2012 Booth 2
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    Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    • Ryan Hardy
    James Purefoy
    James Purefoy
    • Joe Carroll
    Shawn Ashmore
    Shawn Ashmore
    • Mike Weston
    Valorie Curry
    Valorie Curry
    • Emma Hill
    Sam Underwood
    Sam Underwood
    • Mark…
    Jessica Stroup
    Jessica Stroup
    • Max Hardy
    Natalie Zea
    Natalie Zea
    • Claire Matthews
    Zuleikha Robinson
    Zuleikha Robinson
    • Gwen
    Nico Tortorella
    Nico Tortorella
    • Jacob Wells
    Kyle Catlett
    Kyle Catlett
    • Joey Matthews
    Valerie Cruz
    Valerie Cruz
    • Agent Gina Mendez
    Annie Parisse
    Annie Parisse
    • Debra Parker
    Gregg Henry
    Gregg Henry
    • Dr. Arthur Strauss
    Connie Nielsen
    Connie Nielsen
    • Lily Gray
    Tiffany Boone
    Tiffany Boone
    • Mandy Lang
    John Lafayette
    John Lafayette
    • Marshall Turner…
    Chinasa Ogbuagu
    Chinasa Ogbuagu
    • Deidre Mitchell
    Gbenga Akinnagbe
    Gbenga Akinnagbe
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      • Kevin Williamson
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In a recent interview, Kevin Williamson revealed that one of the first ideas for this show was in his draft for Scream 3 (2000), the one movie of the franchise that he ended up not writing. The idea was that Sidney Prescott would arrive to a house to find a group of murdered people, implying that she was too late to save them. The twist would have been that at one moment, they would all start getting up, alive, and it would be revealed that they were all part of a cult following, "Ghostface."
    • 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 reviews426

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    8/10
    Chillingly sinister, an animalistic villain and tragic hero.
    After watching the series premiere of "The Following", it left me with an impression that I simply couldn't find anywhere else as the story unfolded in such a terrifying way. Although some may complain that it moves by a little too fast(which I admit at times it did), that's only a small qualm as the performances and main plot make up for it with various twists and turns throughout the story. Kevin Bacon was simply incredible as the worn down FBI agent with a tragic past that has yet to be explored further as the show progresses, but James Purefoy is MARVELOUS as the twisted serial killer. With his manic stare and smile, you're not really sure as to his true motives. This makes him more dimensional yet at the same time diabolically and devilishly sinister; playing mind games with the protagonist with his schemes of mass murder and mayhem. Purefoy is a beast of a man that no one wants to mess with.

    "The Following" is one to watch. I'll be tuning in to the next episode to see how twisted and horrifying the world will be in the eyes of the hero and villain in a battle against good and evil. If the quality of this show keeps up, I'd expect more seasons.
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    • Jan 21, 2013

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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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