The Following (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 2013, The Following is a crime and drama series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Following stars Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy, James Purefoy as Joe Carroll, Shawn Ashmore as Mike Weston and Valorie Curry as Emma Hill / Denise Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Following has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Following page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Following tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Following (2013)?
- In US, The Following is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Following worth watching?
- The Following holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Following?
- The Following stars Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, Shawn Ashmore, Valorie Curry and Jessica Stroup.
- When was The Following released?
- The Following was released in 2013.