What genre is The Following?

The Following is categorised as Crime, Drama.

Who stars in The Following?

Sam Underwood, James Purefoy, Kevin Bacon, Shawn Ashmore, Jessica Stroup appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Following?

Kevin Williamson directed The Following.

Is The Following worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Following?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Following (2013)

Name: The Following
Genre: Crime, Drama
Cast: Sam Underwood, James Purefoy, Kevin Bacon, Shawn Ashmore, Jessica Stroup

TV show 3 seasons ★ 6.9/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge

Crime Drama

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Released in 2013, The Following is a crime and drama TV show. It was created or directed by Kevin Williamson. The cast includes Sam Underwood, James Purefoy and Kevin Bacon. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch The Following

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Cast & crew

Seasons

Season 1 · 15 episodes
Season 2 · 15 episodes
Season 3 · 15 episodes

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Questions about The Following

What genre is The Following?: The Following is categorised as Crime, Drama.
Who stars in The Following?: Sam Underwood, James Purefoy, Kevin Bacon, Shawn Ashmore, Jessica Stroup appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Following?: Kevin Williamson directed The Following.
Is The Following worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Following?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.