Home > The Following > Season 2 « TV Series Page The Following: Season 2 (2014) SEASON: Season 2 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 + WANT TO SEE Episode List Season 2 The Following 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. 50% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 18 63% Audience Score User Ratings: 329 NEW More Info × Close ADD YOUR RATING Share on Facebook Post Want to See Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 Resurrection Air date: Jan 19, 2014 In a special preview of Season 2, a murderous rampage occurs on the one-year anniversary of Joe Carroll's death. More 2 For Joe Air date: Jan 27, 2014 Ryan's obsession grows after the subway killings; and mysterious phone calls bring him face-to-face with a major threat. Meanwhile, revelations come to light about Joe's new life. More 3 Trust Me Air date: Feb 3, 2014 Ryan searches for the link between the events in New York City, Emma and the Havenport cult, while the FBI gain more insight into his agenda. Elsewhere, Joe pursues a new plan after a shocking event. More 4 Family Affair Air date: Feb 21, 2014 Ryan and Max follow evidence and try to stay ahead of the FBI despite Weston's warnings to stay out of the way. Meanwhile, Emma gets closer to Mark and Luke, while Joe and Mandy encounter a follower who needs help. More 5 Reflection Air date: Feb 17, 2014 Ryan and Max are drawn into a game of cat-and-mouse after apprehending a suspect. Elsewhere, Joe formulates a new plan, and Emma begins to understand the danger she has put herself in through the company she's keeping. More 6 Fly Away Air date: Feb 24, 2014 Ryan and Max contact the FBI for backup, leading to a standoff. Elsewhere, Joe finds himself in uncharted territory in his new relationship, and Luke ends up in a difficult situation. More 7 Sacrifice Air date: Mar 3, 2014 The search for Lily Gray takes a turn when Max faces a new threat. Meanwhile, things aren't what they seem at the latest hideout for Joe, Emma and Mandy. More 8 The Messenger Air date: Mar 10, 2014 Ryan searches for new answers by tracking down the man who taught Joe to kill. Meanwhile, Emma and Mandy wait for Joe to reveal his new plan while he gets his bearings. More 9 Unmasked Air date: Mar 17, 2014 Complications arise as Ryan, Max and Weston get closer to discovering the mole in the FBI. Elsewhere, Joe and Micah must deliver a message to Ryan, but their plan threatens the Korban cult. More 10 Teacher's Pet Air date: Mar 24, 2014 Joe attains more power over the Korban cult while Ryan and Max try to track him down. Meanwhile, Weston reunites with someone from his past. More Show More Episodes The Following: Season 2 Photos View All Photos (49) Tv Season Info Series 2 catches up with former FBI agent Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) in the aftermath of his showdown with escaped serial killer Joe Carroll (James Purefoy). As the lone survivor of a new killing spree, Lily Gray (Connie Nielsen) is called in to help Ryan and Mike Weston (Shawn Ashmore) solve the case, but Ryan's reluctance to re-join the FBI finds him working alongside his niece Max Hardy (Jessica Stroup) behind closed doors. As Ryan crosses paths with some complicated people, he believes that Joe is nowhere near finished wreaking havoc. Genre: Drama Network: FOX Premiere Date: Jan 19, 2014 Creator: Kevin Williamson Exec. Producers: Kevin Williamson, Marcos Siega Cast Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy James Purefoy as Joe Carroll Shawn Ashmore as Agent Mike Weston Valorie Curry as Emma Connie Nielsen as Lily Gray Sam Underwood as Luke/Mark Jessica Stroup as Max Hardy Tiffany Boone as Mandy Lang Shane McRae as Robert Sprague Grayden as Carrie Cooke Valerie Cruz as Agent Gina Mendez Felix Solis as Agent Clarke Natalie Zea as Claire Matthews Mackenzie Marsh as Tilda Camille De Pazzis as Giselle Carter Jenkins as Preston John Lafayette as Captain Turner Annie Parisse as Debra Parker Connor Fox as Jason Tom Cavanagh as Kingston Jake Weber as Micah Bambadjan Bamba as Sami Jacinda Barrett as Julia Keith Carradine as Barry James McCaffrey as David J.D. Williams as Carlos James McDaniel as Agent Phillips Josh Salatin as Lucas Liza de Weerd as Angela Nico Tortorella as Jacob Carrie Preston as Judy Adán Canto as Paul Lee Tergesen as Kurt C.J. Wilson as Rev. Glenn Emily Kinney as Mallory Wendy Hoopes as Bella Leslie Bibb as Jana Murphy Tehmina Sunny as Melissa Theo Stockman as Patrick Tom Patrick Stephens as Decklan Florence Faivre as Serena Susan Heyward as Hannah Florence Vanida Faivre as Serena Gregg Henry as Dr. Strauss Pico Alexander as Young Joe Kaija Matiss as Courtney Ezra Knight as Roman Show More Cast News & Interviews for The Following: Season 2 New on DVD & Blu-Ray: Edge of Tomorrow, Million Dollar Arm, and More Weekly Binge: The Following Ensemble Signs Up for Untitled Rom-Com Spoof View All The Following: Season 2 News Episodes 1 Resurrection Air date: Jan 19, 2014 In a special preview of Season 2, a murderous rampage occurs on the one-year anniversary of Joe Carroll's death. More 2 For Joe Air date: Jan 27, 2014 Ryan's obsession grows after the subway killings; and mysterious phone calls bring him face-to-face with a major threat. Meanwhile, revelations come to light about Joe's new life. More 3 Trust Me Air date: Feb 3, 2014 Ryan searches for the link between the events in New York City, Emma and the Havenport cult, while the FBI gain more insight into his agenda. Elsewhere, Joe pursues a new plan after a shocking event. More 4 Family Affair Air date: Feb 21, 2014 Ryan and Max follow evidence and try to stay ahead of the FBI despite Weston's warnings to stay out of the way. Meanwhile, Emma gets closer to Mark and Luke, while Joe and Mandy encounter a follower who needs help. More 5 Reflection Air date: Feb 17, 2014 Ryan and Max are drawn into a game of cat-and-mouse after apprehending a suspect. Elsewhere, Joe formulates a new plan, and Emma begins to understand the danger she has put herself in through the company she's keeping. More 6 Fly Away Air date: Feb 24, 2014 Ryan and Max contact the FBI for backup, leading to a standoff. Elsewhere, Joe finds himself in uncharted territory in his new relationship, and Luke ends up in a difficult situation. More 7 Sacrifice Air date: Mar 3, 2014 The search for Lily Gray takes a turn when Max faces a new threat. Meanwhile, things aren't what they seem at the latest hideout for Joe, Emma and Mandy. More 8 The Messenger Air date: Mar 10, 2014 Ryan searches for new answers by tracking down the man who taught Joe to kill. Meanwhile, Emma and Mandy wait for Joe to reveal his new plan while he gets his bearings. More 9 Unmasked Air date: Mar 17, 2014 Complications arise as Ryan, Max and Weston get closer to discovering the mole in the FBI. Elsewhere, Joe and Micah must deliver a message to Ryan, but their plan threatens the Korban cult. More 10 Teacher's Pet Air date: Mar 24, 2014 Joe attains more power over the Korban cult while Ryan and Max try to track him down. Meanwhile, Weston reunites with someone from his past. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for The Following Season 2 All Critics (18) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (9) This season instantly ratchets up the sadism with the aforementioned treatment of a comely corpse as a living doll. Unlike the first time around, that's pretty much doused my interest in playing along any further. Jan 17, 2014 | Rating: C | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic 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. Feb 28, 2019 | Full Review… Lindsay Sperling We Got This Covered "Resurrection" was a decent reorientation into The Following's world, and reminded us of who lived or died as of the first season. Feb 28, 2019 | Rating: B- | Full Review… Allison Keene Collider It's truly been an interesting change from the premise of last season. Feb 18, 2014 | Full Review… Lisa Caputo The Loop I'm sure that Bacon knows that his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, would have solved all this in two episodes of The Closer. Feb 11, 2014 | Full Review… Michael Griffin Hollywood.com 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. Feb 28, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Starlee Kine New York Magazine/Vulture Top Critic Together, [Mark and Luke] make an incredible one-two punch of creepiness. Jan 29, 2014 | Full Review… Greg David The Loop 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. Jan 27, 2014 | Full Review… Mike Hale New York Times Top Critic If this start is any indication of what's to come, I'm excited to watch this chilling thriller soaked in the dark and mysterious terror. Jan 21, 2014 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… Sean McKenna TV Fanatic The intense brutality is back and perhaps elevated even more with the new recruits, and the story does, indeed, thrive because of it. Jan 21, 2014 | Full Review… Anthony Ocasio ScreenRant View All Critic Reviews (18) Audience Reviews for The Following: Season 2 Jul 06, 2014 Praise Joe! The gritty and intense crime drama The Following continues to get darker in its second season. After being drawn out of hiding, convicted serial killer Joe Carroll seeks refuge with a religious cult and begins to manipulate them into doing his will; meanwhile former FBI agent Ryan Hardy works secretly to find and kill Carroll. The season is oddly structured as the transitions between the story threats are a little stark and uneven. However, the show does an interesting job at exploring themes of religion and family, and how they can be abused and perverted. There are some rough spots throughout the episodes and some failed subplots, but Season 2 of The Following is still fresh and exciting. Dann M Super Reviewer Sep 01, 2017 A big disappointment after the first series. The characters are weak or broken. The feel of it seems to be familiar but to other programs - think NCIS, or some dodgy 80s action. I really was expecting more Mar 06, 2017 It's good really good Zinc Z Oct 29, 2015 Another terrifying season. Yuri B Jul 07, 2015 These critics obviously only watched an episode or two. This had me more on edge than Dexter! Ryan C Mar 23, 2015 Perhaps not as good as season 1 but still a great season worth watching every second. Lloyd B Dec 20, 2014 Suspenseful, gripping, violent, fairly surprising and featuring standout acting performances by Jessica Stroup, Valorie Curry, Sam Underwood, Kevin Bacon, Shawn Ashmore, Connie Nielsen and James Purefoy. The second season of The Following doesn't come close to reaching the levels of the superior first season but is still entertaining and enjoyable to watch even though it suffers from a couple mishaps down the road. However, I am still a fan and more than looking forward to the third season. Ferdi A Nov 08, 2014 Eh Gads....the writing is horrible. The plot implausible and Kevin Bacon's acting is sub-standard. They writers should be shot. The essential plot is workable but the ridiculous decisions made by "Ryan" and the FBI are comical. (How may people does it take to screw in a lightbulb, I mean catch a suspect) The only redeeming thing is James Purefoy, who must be laughing all the way to the bank. Hopefully this opens doors for Purefoy so he can pursue a TRUE acting career and be offered better roles. I look forward to seeing him in a better role...SOON! Karen O Sep 08, 2014 James Purefoy stars as Joe Carol, a serial killer and Kevin Bacon is Ryan Hardy, a burned out retired, alcoholic detective trying to catch him. I know that seems like a pretty simple plot idea, but this show takes some twists and turns and is actually just really twisted. Some of the scenes even disturbed me and thats saying a lot. I dont get disturbed to easily. At the beginning of the show Joe is incarcerated, but by the end of the season he is on the run and on a rampage. What makes him different from other serial killers is that e has a following, hence the title. These people will do anything for him, kill other people, kill themselves and just do some crazy things. I know it sounds crazy, but you actually kind of start to like him or at least root for him because other people he encounters end up being even worse than him, believe it or not. He meets up with a crazy chick that wants to be his serial killer bride in the second season and even gets involved in a cult lead by a bigger kook than him. Im not sure if the show has sustaining power though. The writers are going to have to work overtime to keep it interesting because I think it would be difficult to build a whole show on just Ryan chasing Joe everywhere. I think, unless the writers can pull out some cool stuff, this concept may get old. Liz C Jul 26, 2014 Crazy plot twists are not enough to keep this show from drowning in TERRIBLE writing and horribly incompetent characters. The only reason the plot can progress is because the FBI and main character are continually falling over themselves and making dumb decisions (thinly veiled as emotional turmoil) that allow the "bad guys" to escape time and time again. 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