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The Following

A brilliant and charismatic, yet psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers following his every command.

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Cast & Crew See All

Kevin Bacon
Ryan Hardy
James Purefoy
Joe Carroll
Shawn Ashmore
Mike Weston

Season 3 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

New Blood

Mon, Mar 2, 201543 mins

It's been a year since Joe Carroll's arrest and Ryan Hardy has moved on with his life. Carroll is scheduled to be executed in a month's time and Hardy has not seen or spoken to him. Ryan also has a new girlfriend, Gwen. Mike Weston is back after a long absence but his relationship with Max Hardy ended when he left. All of those involved have to face a new threat when a small group led by Mark start staging scenes of some the FBI's activities in their pursuit of Carroll. The body count begins to rise rapidly.

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Awards

  • 2013 - Saturn Award - Best Network Television Series - nominated
  • 2013 - Saturn Award - Best Actor on Television - winner
  • 2013 - BMI TV Music Award - - winner
  • 2013 - TV Guide Award - Favorite Actor - nominated

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