The Following
Created by Kevin Williamson
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.
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Top 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
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As of August 5, 2026, The Following is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Following on Netflix?
Yes — as of August 5, 2026, The Following is available on Netflix in United States.
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Yes. In United States, The Following is available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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As of August 5, 2026, The Following is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Italy, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
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