Series

The Following

“Killer instinct.”

★ 6.9(588)201343m3 seasons

The Following is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

Where to watch The Following

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Amazon Prime VideoStream

Amazon Prime Video with AdsStream

Good to know

Creator: Kevin Williamson
Release date: 2013-01-21
Runtime: 43m
Language: English
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 45
Network: FOX
Status: Canceled
Country: United States of America
Studio: Outerbanks Entertainment

The Following — trailer

About The Following

The Following is a 2013 web series in the Crime and Drama genres, created by Kevin Williamson, starring Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy and Shawn Ashmore. It spans 3 seasons and 45 episodes, and originally aired on FOX. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 588 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Following in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (3)

Season 115 eps · 2013

Season 215 eps · 2014

Season 315 eps · 2015

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

Themes & keywords

fbiself-destructioncultserial killermurder investigation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Following in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The Following on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Sky Store.

Is The Following on Netflix?+

The Following is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How many seasons of The Following are there?+

The Following has 3 seasons and 45 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Following?+

The Following stars Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, Shawn Ashmore, Jessica Stroup and Sam Underwood.

When did The Following come out?+

The Following is a 2013 web series created by Kevin Williamson.

What genre is The Following?+

The Following is Crime and Drama series.

Who created The Following?+

The Following was created by Kevin Williamson.