The Following Season 2

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, The Following Season 2 is available on and right now. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Kevin Bacon anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Following Season 2 is worth clearing space for. The Following Season 2 treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. As season two unfolds, Ryan, FBI Agent Mike Weston and Ryan’s niece, NYPD officer Max Hardy, lead an off-the-books investigation into Joe’s presumed death and the whereabouts of his cult’s remaining members. Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2014. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — The Following Season 2 passes that test consistently. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, The Following Season 2 delivers. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Kevin Bacon carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.