| The Following | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Kevin Williamson |
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| Composer | John Frizzell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 45 (list of episodes) |
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| Production location | New York City, New York |
| Cinematography | David Tuttman |
| Editor | Rob Seidenglanz |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Running time | 42–45 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Fox |
| Release | January 21, 2013 – May 18, 2015 |
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The Following is an American crime thriller television series created by Kevin Williamson, and jointly produced by Outerbanks Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television.
The first season follows former FBI agent Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) trying to help recapture serial killer Joe Carroll, while Carroll's assembled cult captures Carroll's son from his ex-wife and sends Carroll's messages to the world. The second season introduces Hardy's niece, who provides help in finding Carroll after his faked death while also dealing with a new cult.
The series was broadcast on the commercial broadcast television network Fox. In its first two seasons, it starred Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy in leading roles, as well as Shawn Ashmore, Natalie Zea, and Valorie Curry. The first season, comprising 15 episodes, premiered on January 21, 2013, and concluded on April 29, 2013. On March 4, 2013, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on January 19, 2014, and concluded on April 28, 2014. The series' renewal for a third season was announced on March 7, 2014, and the season premiered on March 2, 2015. On May 8, 2015, Fox canceled The Following after three seasons.[1][2] The final episode aired on May 18, 2015.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (May 8, 2015). "The Following Cancelled at Fox". TVLine. Archived from the original on May 10, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2015). "'The Following' Cancelled By Fox". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 9, 2015.