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Season 2 – The Following

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The FBI calls on Ryan Hardy, a former agent with physical and emotional scars, when Joe Carroll, a notorious serial killer he apprehended years earlier, escapes from death row. Carroll, an English professor and novelist fixated on Edgar Allan Poe, mutilated and killed 14 women before he was imprisoned. Hardy and the FBI learn that while be was incarcerated, Carroll spent his time gathering a collection of cultlike followers. The recruits prove themselves willing to commit murder, facilitate abductions, and even sacrifice themselves in order to help Carroll with his deadly objectives and achieve his ultimate goal -- to exact revenge on Ryan Hardy.
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Critics Consensus

While The Following still engineers effective thrills -- and hasn't let up on the gore -- a creeping predictability has set in, reducing the number of chilling surprises.

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Allison Keene Collider 02/28/2019
B-
"Resurrection" was a decent reorientation into The Following's world, and reminded us of who lived or died as of the first season. Go to Full Review Starlee Kine New York Magazine/Vulture 02/28/2019
3/5
Just like Hardy, who has become a sober criminology professor by day in order to conceal his real identity as a "hell-bent on revenge vigilante" by night, The Following seems to have dual agendas at play. Go to Full Review Mike Hale New York Times 01/27/2014
It should be a pleasure to watch Mr. Bacon in his first starring TV role, but his character is no more three-dimensional than any of the others. Go to Full Review Lindsay Sperling We Got This Covered 02/28/2019
In a stunning example of storytelling at its peak, The Following returned with a season two opener that simply put made you cringe with expectation. Go to Full Review Lisa Caputo The Loop 02/18/2014
It's truly been an interesting change from the premise of last season. Go to Full Review Michael Griffin Hollywood.com 02/11/2014
I'm sure that Bacon knows that his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, would have solved all this in two episodes of The Closer. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen G. @Mangaloverx999x Jan 4 Still enjoyed the series. Great cast and great acting. See more Luis S @Locomizmo Jul 18 Great show and great season. See more Rich L Jun 19 I liked the series, albeit a bit unnecessarily graphic but what ruined it for me was the implausible but critical plot lines where Ryan ‘went it alone’ when in real life a small army would surely have been deployed. Also, Ryan and Chis are very good at tracking down the bad guys but terrible at keeping them alive for more than 30 seconds after capture, hence forfeiting critical witnesses, ALL THE TIME, d’oh. For the story to continue this was perhaps necessary but became farcical. See more Donald S 01/04/2025 I thoroughly enjoyed season 2. It was more focused and there was some interesting dialogue about religion and cults and faith. Joe Carroll and Hardy's relationship and obsession with each other was better fleshed out and added a cool twist. Still some eye rolling moments of preposterous twists but a thoroughly good time. Kevin Bacon steals every scene. See more Edward F @edwillfite 07/11/2024 Satanic. I would not recommend this for anyone with an underdeveloped conscience. This is the reason you find people so willing to murder or support the murder of Charlie Kirk. Leftists have joined a cult. See more 11/09/2019 i loved season two i liked the new cult idea i think it just gives the show a new fresh air and i think that the way the story line between ryan and Clair ended was great and we all know that Clair is joe unfinished job so she was never going to be safe if she stayed and tried to make a happy life with ryan . See more Read all reviews
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Kevin Bacon

Ryan Hardy

James Purefoy

Joe Carroll

Shawn Ashmore

Agent Mike Weston

Valorie Curry

Emma Hill

Natalie Zea

Claire Matthews

Connie Nielsen

Lily Gray

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 19, 2014 Resurrection Despite appearances a healed Ryan Hardy has gotten his life together, he continues to obsess about Joe Carroll; a murderous rampage on the anniversary of Joe's death leaves everyone determined to uncover the truth. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 27, 2014 For Joe Ryan receives mysterious phone calls that lead to an encounter with a major threat; revelations about Joe's new life come to light. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 3, 2014 Trust Me The FBI becomes more aware of Ryan's undercover agenda as he searches for a link between the tragedies in New York and the remaining members of the Havenport cult; a shocking event leads to Joe starting a new plan. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 10, 2014 Family Affair Ryan and Max try to stay ahead of the FBI; Emma gets closer to Mark and Luke; Joe and Mandy meet a follower. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 17, 2014 Reflection When Ryan and Max capture a suspect, complications lead to a game of cat and mouse; Joe acclimates to his surroundings and comes up with a plan; Emma realizes she is in dangerous company. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 24, 2014 Fly Away Ryan and Max turn to the FBI for back-up on their plan; Joe's relationship enters uncharted territory; Luke ends up in a troubling situation. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 3, 2014 Sacrifice Ryan and the FBI's search for Lily Gray is redirected when Max is faced with a new threat; Joe, Mandy and Emma realize everything isn't what it seems at their new hideout. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 10, 2014 The Messenger In hope of finding new answers, Ryan searches for the man who taught Joe to kill; Mandy and Emma wait for Joe to reveal his plan. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 17, 2014 Unmasked New information leads Max, Ryan and Weston closer to uncovering the mole within the FBI; Joe and Micah launch a plan that sends a message to Ryan and the world. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 24, 2014 Teacher's Pet As Joe's power over the Korban cult grows, new followers carry out his demands; Max and Ryan try to contact Joe and identify his whereabouts. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 31, 2014 Freedom Ryan and Mike suspect a new cult leader may be on the rise after another deadly massacre; Joe confirms his new plans for the Korban cult. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 7, 2014 Betrayal Joe chooses a new target; Ryan is confronted with news of Claire's reappearance; Mandy makes a decision that could undo everything Joe's been working for. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 14, 2014 The Reaping Ryan's mission to infiltrate the Korban compound and capture Joe doesn't go as planned; Claire asks Carrie to give Joe a message; Weston makes a life-changing decision. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 21, 2014 Silence Many lives are threatened as Joe enacts his final plan; Claire's decision puts her in treacherous territory; Mark and Luke must decide what to do next. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 28, 2014 Forgive When Mark and Luke turn the tables on Joe and Ryan, the two enemies are forced to work together to save the woman they love. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Kevin Williamson, Marcos Siega
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 19, 2014
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