The Following

Name: The Following
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Cast: Kevin Bacon, Shawn Ashmore, James Purefoy, Valorie Curry, Jessica Stroup

TV Series2013 – 20151h3 seasons · 45 episodes

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The FBI estimates there are currently over 300 active serial killers in the United States. What would happen if these killers had a way of communicating and connecting with each other? What if they were able to work together and form alliances across the country? What if one brilliant psychotic serial killer was able to bring them all together and activate a following? Welcome to The Following, a terrifying new thriller.

Creator: Kevin Williamson
Stars: Kevin Bacon Shawn Ashmore James Purefoy

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E1New BloodMar 2, 2015 · 1h · With Joe Carroll awaiting execution on death row and all signs of his following erased, Ryan Hardy has moved on from the dark events of his past. But his newfound happiness is shattered when a series of brutally staged tableaus threatens to tear open old wounds. Ryan and his team are forced to unravel a twisted web of violence before it destroys them all - leading them to face a terrifying truth: Joe Carroll was just the beginning.TVmaze 5.6

E2Boxed InMar 9, 2015 · 1h · Ryan believes he has found the connection between Andrew and Mark, but he and the FBI are still unsure if - and how - Joe Carroll might be connected. Meanwhile, tension between Mark, Kyle and Daisy mounts and Ryan soon finds himself in a dangerous situation, in which facing the truth is the only thing that will set him free.TVmaze 5.7

E3ExposedMar 16, 2015 · 1h · After a devastating loss, Ryan, Weston and Max aim to hunt down who is responsible and make them pay, leading Ryan to take a risk with deadly consequences. Meanwhile, Mark questions the loyalty of Kyle and Daisy, causing tensions to rise amongst the group.TVmaze 6.1

E4HomeMar 23, 2015 · 1h · As Mark, Kyle and Daisy plan to make a personal attack on Ryan, the FBI receives a tip leading them to a secret location, which gives them a leg up in the case. Then, on the day of an important trial, things go awry, causing the FBI to split up to hunt down a missing person. With his team breaking apart, Ryan enlists the help of a former enemy to defeat a greater one.TVmaze 6.4

E5A Hostile WitnessMar 23, 2015 · 1h · With the team broken up, Ryan turns to a former enemy to help battle a greater foe.TVmaze 6.3

E6ReunionMar 30, 2015 · 1h · With their latest target on the run, Ryan and Mike follow a tip to a small town to investigate and confirm he isn't seeking protection. While in town, they both discover an even larger threat who has managed to avoid suspicion up until now. Meanwhile, Max struggles to make a confession.TVmaze 6.4

E7The HuntApr 6, 2015 · 1h · With only a few days before Joe Carroll's execution, Ryan and Mike shift their focus to a new threat. Meanwhile, after being approved to start work again, Max rejoins the task force and comes dangerously close to a deadly menace.TVmaze 6.4

E8Flesh & BloodApr 13, 2015 · 1h · The FBI closes in on a suspect whom they believe to be the culprit behind the latest murders, but Ryan believes the killer is still out there, leading him to dig deeper into dangerous territory. Meanwhile, Joe undergoes evaluation in the days leading up to his execution and a new threat tries to cover his tracks.TVmaze 6.4

E9Kill the MessengerApr 20, 2015 · 1h · After the latest shocking discovery, Ryan finds himself being tracked by the new illusive killer and a game of cat-and-mouse begins leading them both back to Joe Carroll, for different reasons. Meanwhile, Max and Mike look for a stolen clue and Mark makes a shocking decision.TVmaze 5.9

E10EvermoreApr 27, 2015 · 1h · With Joe Carroll's execution day upon them, the team remains on edge, expecting that he won't go easily. Their fears are realized when a hostage situation at the prison forces Ryan to go in alone, as the whole world watches,.TVmaze 6.4

E11DemonsMay 4, 2015 · 1h · The investigation leads the team to a dangerous serial killer linked to Theo, while Theo and Penny seek refuge from an unknown source with the means of helping them disappear. Meanwhile, Ryan struggles with recent events, sending him into a downward spiral, and the search continues into which agent has been accessing Daisy's laptop from inside the FBI.TVmaze 6.0

E12The EdgeMay 11, 2015 · 1h · An increasingly reckless Ryan continues his search for Theo, as Mark and Daisy discover information that leads them closer to the FBI than ever and puts Mike in a dangerous situation. Then, a deadly deal is made, but things don't go as planned, and Ryan makes a decision for his future.TVmaze 5.9

E13A Simple TradeMay 11, 2015 · 1h · A deal is struck, but events take a turn and Ryan faces a decision that could impact his future.TVmaze 5.8

E14Dead or AliveMay 18, 2015 · 1h · The FBI hunt for Theo intensifies as some of their own are attacked.TVmaze 5.9

E15The ReckoningMay 18, 2015 · 1h · As the FBI hunt for Theo intensifies and some of their own are attacked, suspicions mount, alliances crumble and no one appears safe.TVmaze 6.0

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Kevin BaconRyan Hardy Shawn AshmoreAgent Mike Weston James PurefoyJoe Carroll Valorie CurryEmma Hill Jessica StroupMax Hardy Sam UnderwoodLuke/Mark Gray Natalie ZeaClaire Matthews Nico TortorellaJacob Wells Adan CantoPaul Torres Kyle CatlettJoey Matthews

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Premiered: January 21, 2013
Ended: May 18, 2015
Status: Ended
Network: FOX
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
TVmaze ID: 196