The Following: Season 2

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FOX | Season Premiere Date: January 19, 2014

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Natalie Zea, James Purefoy

Summary: Season two jumps ahead a year, but a new spate of killings draws Ryan back into the field.

Creator: Kevin Williamson

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E15. Forgive
Air Date: April 28, 2014
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S2:E14. Silence
Air Date: April 21, 2014
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S2:E13. The Reaping
Air Date: April 14, 2014

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Mary McNamara

Jan 22, 2014

Here’s the best thing about the second season premiere of The Following: Kevin Bacon finally looks like he’s having a little fun.... Bacon and Hardy are in on the joke. Read full review

Jeff Jensen

Jan 10, 2014

The sneak peak is sometimes flat and sorta dumb yet so dementedly busy-busy-busy that it's actually creepy, twisty fun. [17 Jan 2014, p.63]

Lori Rackl

Jan 13, 2014

A whole new crop of crazies populate the sophomore season, but the murder and mayhem is laced with a been-there- done-that feel. Read full review

Sonia Saraiya

Jan 17, 2014

For a show so bent on shock value, it has to this point failed to surprise much. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jan 15, 2014

A helpful lapse of time can’t fully right the ship or smooth over the plausibility-straining aspects of this serial-killer-and-his-adoring-acolytes conceit. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Feb 20, 2014

Kevin Bacon is just woefully underutilized here.... None of this show feels or sounds real. Not one beat. Not the plotting or the characters. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jan 17, 2014

Sorry to say that from the evidence of the season premiere, not a lot has changed. Morbid curiosity may keep me following this bloody cat-and-mouse horror show for a while longer, but not at the risk of murdering what few brain cells I have left. Read full review

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Inmytree

Feb 5, 2014

I tend to agree with most overall metacritic conclusions, both critic and user reviews; however, this one I completely disagree with. This season has been excellent, as was last season. I grant that it isn't an exceptionally intelligent show such as breaking bad or true detective but it'sI tend to agree with most overall metacritic conclusions, both critic and user reviews; however, this one I completely disagree with. This season has been excellent, as was last season. I grant that it isn't an exceptionally intelligent show such as breaking bad or true detective but it's amazing entertainment. The drama is excellent, the characters are interesting, and the show is engaging. I am extremely impressed with Sam Underwood's acting. I like intelligent shows. I like shows with subtext and meaning. But more than anything I like shows that are entertaining, and that is exactly what this.… Expand

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DoctorTorchwood

Apr 19, 2014

It's certainly not better than season 1, but it's still good. Every few episodes, something happens that changes the plot and it can be confusing if you miss an episode, but there's still a good storyline. All the killing and disturbing situations are still present in this season. OverallIt's certainly not better than season 1, but it's still good. Every few episodes, something happens that changes the plot and it can be confusing if you miss an episode, but there's still a good storyline. All the killing and disturbing situations are still present in this season. Overall it's very good and worth watching.… Expand

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Zayn

Apr 25, 2014

Does the second season live up to the quality of the first season? Unfortunately not. However, the series is still interesting to watch and is still bent on complete shock factor.

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Murdocdelrey

May 6, 2014

I actually enjoyed the First Season of The Following even though it definitely had it's ruff edges and some of the elements were really underwhelming but it was a good show none the same. Season 2 though just wasn't good. I have only watched the first half of Season 2 before I lost interest.I actually enjoyed the First Season of The Following even though it definitely had it's ruff edges and some of the elements were really underwhelming but it was a good show none the same. Season 2 though just wasn't good. I have only watched the first half of Season 2 before I lost interest. This is because it was going nowhere and the same main point of the first season was happening again, Joe building his new following from the remains of his old one and I just couldn't get into it. The first season is certainly worth your time. I just wish it could have run for one season as that was what I thought it would be when I finished the last episode but then they announced Season 2 and I knew it wasn't going to be any good and it feels like such a waste of time. Now there might be a third season. I wish they could have made it a limited run then it would be perfect but going past one season has ruined the show for me and it does sadden me to say this as it had a lot of potential.… Expand

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gethapi79

Feb 3, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a HUGE Kevin Bacon fan and watched last season religiously. Unfortunately, they killed most of the characters I found compelling and intriguing. I've watched the first two episodes this season and just can't get into it this time around. I'm not as interested in the new characters. I'm also a woman and hated they killed off both Claire and the female detective - they could have at least left me with one strong, relatable female character. So disappointed after such high hopes.… Expand

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Ecclesiastes

Feb 13, 2014

This is a mind-numbingly stupid mess. Any literate person should take it as an insult to his or her intelligence. It seems to be aimed at drooling, brain-dead yokels who've never read a single book on poetry or law enforcement or psychology or cults. And judging by its ratings, that's aThis is a mind-numbingly stupid mess. Any literate person should take it as an insult to his or her intelligence. It seems to be aimed at drooling, brain-dead yokels who've never read a single book on poetry or law enforcement or psychology or cults. And judging by its ratings, that's a disconcertingly high proportion of the American public.… Expand

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katalholt

Oct 9, 2014

Every single character is so obtuse and ridiculous. And they are all MORONS. The show was half decent in the first season, and it is just utterly ridiculous now. The writing is so terrible I can't even stand it. I so desperately want someone to slap Claire every time she opens her stupidEvery single character is so obtuse and ridiculous. And they are all MORONS. The show was half decent in the first season, and it is just utterly ridiculous now. The writing is so terrible I can't even stand it. I so desperately want someone to slap Claire every time she opens her stupid mouth. Horrible. Just horrible.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: March 2, 2015
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 19, 2014
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  S2:E15. Forgive
  Air Date: April 28, 2014
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  S2:E14. Silence
  Air Date: April 21, 2014
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  S2:E13. The Reaping
  Air Date: April 14, 2014
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  S2:E12. Betrayal
  Air Date: April 7, 2014
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  S2:E11. Freedom
  Air Date: March 31, 2014
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  S2:E10. Teacher's Pet
  Air Date: March 24, 2014
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  S2:E9. Unmasked
  Air Date: March 17, 2014
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  S2:E8. The Messenger
  Air Date: March 10, 2014
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  S2:E7. Sacrifice
  Air Date: March 3, 2014
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  S2:E6. Fly Away
  Air Date: February 24, 2014
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  S2:E5. Reflection
  Air Date: February 17, 2014
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  S2:E4. Family Affair
  Air Date: February 10, 2014
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  S2:E3. Trust Me
  Air Date: February 3, 2014
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  S2:E2. For Joe
  Air Date: January 27, 2014
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  S2:E1. Resurrection
  Air Date: January 19, 2014
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 21, 2013