The Following vs The Witness
The Witness has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.9/10 for The Following). The Following is the older of the two (2013 against 2026). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Following
The Witness| The Following | The Witness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2013 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 3 | 1 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Kevin Williamson | – |
| Main cast | Sam Underwood, James Purefoy, Kevin Bacon, Shawn Ashmore, Jessica Stroup | Neil Maskell, James Bradshaw, Kerry Godliman, Mark Stanley, Claire Rushbrook |
Synopsis
The Following
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…
The Witness
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
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