The Following
“Killer instinct.”
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 in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
The Roku Channel
Plex
Tubi TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Following there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Following streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, The Roku Channel, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 5 | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | 9Now | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The Following
The Following is a 2013 English-language crime and drama series created by Kevin Williamson. The cast is led by Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, Shawn Ashmore. It spans 3 seasons and 45 episodes. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, The Roku Channel.
The Following was produced by Outerbanks Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was first aired on January 21, 2013, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Kevin Williamson
- First aired
- January 21, 2013
- Last aired
- May 15, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 3 (45 episodes)
- Network
- FOX
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Outerbanks Entertainment
The Following cast & crew
The Following was created by Kevin Williamson.
The cast features Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy, James Purefoy as Joe Carroll, Shawn Ashmore as Mike Weston, Jessica Stroup as Max Hardy, Sam Underwood as Mark Gray, and Zuleikha Robinson as Gwen.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Brett Mahoney and Kevin Bacon.
Is The Following worth watching?
The Following holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 588 ratings, a solidly received crime series.
With 3 seasons and 45 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Following is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Following
In United States, you can stream The Following on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Following
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
The Following — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Following in United States?
The Following is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is The Following on Netflix?
Yes — The Following is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Following in?
The Following is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Following are there?
The Following has 3 seasons with 45 episodes in total.
▸What is The Following rated?
The Following is rated TV-14. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 588 ratings.
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