The Following Season 3

The Following Season 3 is currently streaming on and , and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 598 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Kevin Bacon anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Following Season 3 earns its spot. The plotting in The Following Season 3 is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. In season three, Ryan, for the first time ever, begins to suspect that his greatest enemy, the man responsible for an endless list of atrocities, may not be the biggest foe he’ll face – in fact, Joe just might be a prelude to horror he’s never imagined. Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2015. What makes The Following Season 3 hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find The Following Season 3 proves them wrong. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Kevin Bacon anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

🎬 The Following Season 3 — Episode Guide

New Blood

2015-03-02

With Joe Carroll awaiting execution on death row and all signs of his following erased, Ryan Hardy has moved on from the dark events of his past. But his newfound happiness is shattered when a series of brutally staged tableaus threatens to tear open old wounds. Ryan and his team are forced to unrav...

Boxed In

2015-03-09

Ryan believes he has found the connection between Andrew and Mark, but he and the FBI are still unsure if - and how - Joe Carroll might be connected. Meanwhile, tension between Mark, Kyle and Daisy mounts and Ryan soon finds himself in a dangerous situation, in which facing the truth is the only thi...

Exposed

2015-03-16

After a devastating loss, Ryan, Weston and Max aim to hunt down who is responsible and make them pay, leading Ryan to take a risk with deadly consequences. Meanwhile, Mark questions the loyalty of Kyle and Daisy, causing tensions to rise amongst the group.

Home

2015-03-23

As Mark, Kyle and Daisy plan to make a personal attack on Ryan, the FBI receives a tip leading them to a secret location, which gives them a leg up in the case.

A Hostile Witness

2015-03-23

On the day of an important trial, things go awry, causing the FBI to split up to hunt down a missing person. With his team breaking apart, Ryan enlists the help of a former enemy to defeat a greater one.

Reunion

2015-03-30

With their latest target on the run, Ryan and Mike follow a tip to a small town to investigate and confirm he isn't seeking protection. While in town, they both discover an even larger threat who has managed to avoid suspicion up until now. Meanwhile, Max struggles to make a confession.

The Hunt

2015-04-06

With only a few days before Joe Carroll's execution, Ryan and Mike shift their focus to a new threat. Meanwhile, after being approved to start work again, Max rejoins the task force and comes dangerously close to a deadly menace.

Flesh & Blood

2015-04-13

The FBI closes in on a suspect whom they believe to be the culprit behind the latest murders, but Ryan believes the killer is still out there, leading him to dig deeper into dangerous territory. Meanwhile, Joe undergoes evaluation in the days leading up to his execution and a new threat tries to cov...

Kill The Messenger

2015-04-20

After the latest shocking discovery, Ryan finds himself being tracked by the new illusive killer and a game of cat-and-mouse begins leading them both back to Joe Carroll, for different reasons. Meanwhile, Max and Mike look for a stolen clue and Mark makes a shocking decision.

E10

Evermore

2015-04-27

With Joe Carroll's execution day upon them, the team remains on edge, expecting that he won't go easily. Their fears are realized when a hostage situation at the prison forces Ryan to go in alone, as the whole world watches.

E11

Demons

2015-05-04

The investigation leads the team to a dangerous serial killer linked to Theo, while Theo and Penny seek refuge from an unknown source with the means of helping them disappear. Meanwhile, Ryan struggles with recent events, sending him into a downward spiral, and the search continues into which agent ...

E12

The Edge

2015-05-11

An increasingly reckless Ryan continues his search for Theo, as Mark and Daisy discover information that leads them closer to the FBI than ever and puts Mike in a dangerous situation.

E13

A Simple Trade

2015-05-11

A deadly deal is made, but things don’t go as planned, and Ryan makes a decision for his future.

E14

Dead or Alive

2015-05-15

The FBI hunt for Theo continues and the stakes are higher than ever as some of their own come under attack.

E15

The Reckoning

2015-05-15

As suspicions rise alliances are shaken and no one is safe in the harrowing final heart-stopping moments.