Season 2 Season 2

Drama · 2014 · 46 min iTunes
Available on Prime Video, Plex

As unimaginable events surrounding escaped serial killer Joe Carroll’s cult of murder continued to unfold throughout the first season – the kidnapping of Carroll’s son by follower Emma; another prison escape by Carroll; and the plotted reunion of Carroll with his ex-wife, Claire – former FBI agent Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) and his team uncovered the depth of Carroll’s cult and the larger plan that Carroll had in store. Meanwhile, Hardy desperately raced to stop Carroll before his endgame reached its deadly conclusion. The explosive first season finale featured the face-off between Ryan and Carroll, ending in Carroll’s ultimate demise and leaving Claire hanging on for her life. Heading into its intense, spellbinding second season, The Following catches up with Hardy, who has since withdrawn from consulting with the FBI. After several bizarre incidents, however, Ryan realizes that Carroll’s bloody web of murder is not over.

Drama · 2014 · 46 min
  • 17+
Starring Kevin Bacon , Shawn Ashmore , James Purefoy
Director Marcos Siega

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1

    Pilot

    In the series premiere episode, FBI Agent Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) is called out of retirement to track down serial killer Joe Carroll (JAMES PUREFOY) who's escaped from prison.

    42 min · Jan 21, 2013
  • EPISODE 2

    Chapter Two

    Ryan Hardy, Agent Mike Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker, who is brought in to lead the investigation into Joe Carroll and his followers, dive deeper into the history of Carroll's psyche. To do so, they enlist the help of Carroll's ex-wife, and Hardy's former love, Claire Matthews. Meanwhile, Emma (series star Valorie Curry), Jacob (series star Nico Tortorella) and Paul (series star Adan Canto) keep Claire's son Joey at a house in the country as they prepare for their next move.

    41 min · Jan 28, 2013
  • EPISODE 3

    The Poet's Fire

    A new follower is uncovered in Rick Kester (guest star Michael Drayer), who is on a determined path to follow through on Carroll's orders. Hardy and the FBI attempt to predict Rick's course of revenge, which leads to a surprising outcome. Meanwhile, Paul's jealousy over Emma and Jacob's relationship leads to a breaking point, and the origin of Hardy and Carroll's relationship is revealed.

    41 min · Feb 4, 2013
  • EPISODE 4

    Mad Love

    Maggie (guest star Virginia Kull) devises a plot to put an end to Hardy. Meanwhile, tension rises as Paul reveals a secret that Jacob has been keeping from Emma and more information about Hardy and Claire's past relationship is revealed.

    41 min · Feb 11, 2013
  • EPISODE 5

    The Siege

    When Claire receives a phone call that may lead her to find her son, the FBI and Ryan Hardy set their next move into motion, causing panic at the farmhouse. Meanwhile, Joe Carroll seeks a lawyer from his past (guest star Renee Elise Goldsberry) to send a message that has deadly results.

    40 min · Feb 18, 2013
  • EPISODE 6

    The Fall

    Joe Carroll's true intentions are revealed through a new follower, Charlie Mead (guest star Tom Lipinski). As Ryan learns of Joe's plans, he tries to stall Emma, Jacob and Paul by taunting them in hopes of turning them against each other. Meanwhile, Emma makes a shocking decision.

    41 min · Feb 25, 2013

Box Set

  • The Following: The Complete Series

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Cast & Crew

  • Kevin Bacon

    Ryan Hardy
  • James Purefoy

    Joe Carroll
  • Shawn Ashmore

    Agent Mike Weston
  • Jessica Stroup

    Max Hardy
  • Sam Underwood

    Mark
  • Zuleikha Robinson

    Gwen
  • Michael Ealy

    Theo
  • Natalie Zea

    Claire Matthews
  • Valorie Curry

    Emma Hill
  • Connie Nielsen

    Lily Gray
  • Tiffany Boone

    Mandy Lang

About

Season 2

Drama

As unimaginable events surrounding escaped serial killer Joe Carroll’s cult of murder continued to unfold throughout the first season – the kidnapping of Carroll’s son by follower Emma; another prison escape by Carroll; and the plotted reunion of Carroll with his ex-wife, Claire – former FBI agent Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) and his team uncovered the depth of Carroll’s cult and the larger plan that Carroll had in store. Meanwhile, Hardy desperately raced to stop Carroll before his endgame reached its deadly conclusion. The explosive first season finale featured the face-off between Ryan and Carroll, ending in Carroll’s ultimate demise and leaving Claire hanging on for her life. Heading into its intense, spellbinding second season, The Following catches up with Hardy, who has since withdrawn from consulting with the FBI. After several bizarre incidents, however, Ryan realizes that Carroll’s bloody web of murder is not over.

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COMMON SENSE

Gory crime drama swimming in blood, dead bodies, suspense.

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FOX (US)
Released
2014
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TV-14
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