The Following (2013)
The Following is a 2013 crime series created by Kevin Williamson. It stars Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy and Shawn Ashmore.
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.
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What is The Following about?
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.
When was The Following released?
The Following was released on 21 January 2013.
How many episodes does The Following have?
The Following has 45 episodes across 3 seasons.
Who made The Following?
The Following was created by Kevin Williamson.
Where can I watch The Following?
The Following is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV and Amazon Video.
Where to watch The Following
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Watch free with ads: Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies
Cast
- Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy
- James Purefoy as Joe Carroll
- Shawn Ashmore as Mike Weston
- Valorie Curry as Emma Hill / Denise Harris
- Jessica Stroup as Max Hardy
- Sam Underwood as Luke Gray / Mark Gray
- Gregg Henry as Dr. Arthur Strauss
- Natalie Zea as Claire Matthews
- Annie Parisse as Debra Parker
- Zuleikha Robinson as Gwen
- Nico Tortorella as Will Wilson / Jacob Wells
- Adan Canto as Billy Thomas / Paul Torres
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