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The Following

6.920133 seasons15TV SeriesCrimeDrama

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,…

ProducersAlexi Hawley·Brett Mahoney

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
New Blood
Mar 2, 2015 6.3
E2
Boxed In
Mar 9, 2015 6.1
E3
Exposed
Mar 16, 2015 6.5
E4
Home
Mar 23, 2015 5.8
E5
A Hostile Witness
Mar 23, 2015 5.3
E6
Reunion
Mar 30, 2015 6.6
E7
The Hunt
Apr 6, 2015 5.7
E8
Flesh & Blood
Apr 13, 2015 6.2
E9
Kill The Messenger
Apr 20, 2015 6.4
E10
Evermore
Apr 27, 2015 7.2
E11
Demons
May 4, 2015 6.2
E12
The Edge
May 11, 2015 6.5
E13
A Simple Trade
May 11, 2015 6.5
E14
Dead or Alive
May 15, 2015 6.5
E15
The Reckoning
May 15, 2015 7.6

Cast

KBKevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon
Ryan Hardy
JPJames Purefoy
James Purefoy
Joe Carroll
SAShawn Ashmore
Shawn Ashmore
Mike Weston
JSJessica Stroup
Jessica Stroup
Max Hardy
SUSam Underwood
Sam Underwood
Mark Gray
ZRZuleikha Robinson
Zuleikha Robinson
Gwen
GHGregg Henry
Gregg Henry
Dr. Arthur Strauss

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The Following — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Following?

The Following is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and 5 in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Following on Netflix?

No, The Following is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and 5.

Is The Following on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Following is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Following for free?

The Following is available to stream free (with ads) on 5 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Following?

The Following has 3 seasons in total (45 episodes). The series concluded in 2015.

Are all episodes of The Following out yet?

Yes — all 45 episodes across 3 seasons of The Following are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 4 of The Following?

No — The Following ended after 3 seasons, so there is no Season 4.