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The Following (2013)

The Following poster
Genre
drama television series, horror television series, crime television series, thriller television series
Country
United States
Length
3 seasons, 45 episodes
Rated
TV-14
Rating
6.9 of 10 from 598 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A former FBI agent is brought back to help track down a serial killer who has escaped prison. The killer has built a cult of followers who carry out his twisted plans.

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What happens

The Following is an American crime thriller television series created by Kevin Williamson, and jointly produced by Outerbanks Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television. The first season follows former FBI agent Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) trying to help recapture serial killer Joe Carroll, while Carroll's assembled cult captures Carroll's son from his ex-wife and sends Carroll's messages to the world. The second season introduces Hardy's niece, who provides help in finding Carroll after his faked death while also dealing with a new cult. The series was broadcast on the commercial broadcast television network Fox. In its first two seasons, it starred Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy in leading roles, as well as Shawn Ashmore, Natalie Zea, and Valorie Curry. The first season, comprising 15 episodes, premiered on January 21, 2013, and concluded on April 29, 2013. On March 4, 2013, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on January 19, 2014, and concluded on April 28, 2014. The series' renewal for a third season was announced on March 7, 2014, and the season premiered on March 2, 2015. On May 8, 2015, Fox canceled The Following after three seasons. The final episode aired on May 18, 2015. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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