Killer instinct.

The Following

6.9 (605 votes)• 2013• 43m•Canceled

Storyline & Plot Summary

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.

Production Details

Languages: English

Starring Cast: Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, Shawn Ashmore, Jessica Stroup, Sam Underwood, Zuleikha Robinson

Cast

Kevin Bacon

Ryan Hardy

James Purefoy

Joe Carroll

Shawn Ashmore

Mike Weston

Jessica Stroup

Max Hardy

Sam Underwood

Mark Gray

Zuleikha Robinson

Gwen

Gregg Henry

Dr. Arthur Strauss

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

Read and share community scores for The Following

2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

Recommended Reviews

Similar titles recommended for fans of The Following

Pushing Daisies

Drama Series - 2007, 16 episodes

7.9 / 10

DramaSci-Fi & FantasyCrime

A pie-maker, with the power to bring dead people back to life, solves murder mysteries with his alive-again childhood sweetheart, a cynical private investigator, and a lovesick waitress.

View Details

Murder in Amish Country

Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes

7.8 / 10

CrimeDocumentary

Solving murders inside the Amish community is unlike solving any other kind of criminal case. These closed communities are pious, principled and notoriously distrustful of the outside world. Murder in Amish Country uncovers some of the most heinous crimes committed by seemingly moral subjects, and reveals that what happens in the dark... eventually comes to light.

View Details

The Murder Castle

Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes

8.0 / 10

DocumentaryCrime

H.H. Holmes builds a three-story hotel in Chicago where he tortures and kills an untold number of people visiting the city for the 1893 World's Fair.

View Details

Mr.Kill

Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes

8.0 / 10

DramaMystery

A manga artist and a determined police officer investigate murders inspired by an underground comic, uncovering a shared tragedy that links their pasts.

View Details

Cold Case Files

Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes

7.9 / 10

CrimeMysteryDocumentary

There are over 100,000 cold cases in America, and only about 1% are ever solved. With recent advancements in technology and the methods used to solve these cases, as well as the unwavering dedication of victims’ families, law enforcement and the public, “Cold Case Files” explores the cases that defied the odds. Each episode of the Emmy-nominated series examines the twists and turns of one murder case that remained unsolved for years, and the critical element that heated it up, leading to the evidence that finally solved it. Featuring interviews with family members, friends, detectives, and others close to the cases, the refreshed classic series examines all facets of the crime and shines a light on a range of voices and victims.

View Details

Cold Case Files: The Rifkin Murders

Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes

8.7 / 10

CrimeDocumentary

Documents the real-time New York State Police cold case investigation into the two unidentified victims of serial killer Joel Rifkin, the most prolific serial killer in New York State history.

View Details