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The Following

6.920133 seasonsTV-14TV 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,…

ProducersBrett Mahoney·Kevin Bacon

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Availability shown for United States · 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

Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon
Ryan Hardy
James Purefoy
James Purefoy
Joe Carroll
Shawn Ashmore
Shawn Ashmore
Mike Weston
Jessica Stroup
Jessica Stroup
Max Hardy
Sam Underwood
Sam Underwood
Mark Gray
Zuleikha Robinson
Zuleikha Robinson
Gwen
Gregg 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 Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Following on Netflix?

Yes — The Following is available on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The Following on Amazon Prime Video?

The Following isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Following for free?

The Following is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Plex in United States.

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.