It turns out that FOX’s Kevin Bacon TV show didn’t have a big enough “following” to ensure a fourth season. The network has cancelled The Following after three seasons.
The current season of The Following picks up a year after former FBI agent Ryan Hardy (Bacon) and his team put serial killer and cult leader Joe Carroll (James Purefoy) back on death row. The rest of the cast includes Shawn Ashmore, Jessica Stroup, Michael Ealy, Sam Underwood, and Zuleikha Robinson.
Debuting in January 2013 to a very healthy 3.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 10.42 million total viewers. Unfortunately, over the course of the season, the numbers started dwindling downward. The season ended up averaging a 2.6 rating with 7.96 million.
The numbers continued to fall in season two — averaging a 1.8 rating with 5.19 million total viewers. The ratings have gotten even worse in season three. The 11 installments that have aired so far have averaged a 1.17 rating with 3.58 million — a decline of more than 30% in each category.
FOX has now cancelled The Following. There won’t be a fourth season but there are four installments remaining. They will air in two-hour blocks over the next two Monday nights; May 11th and May 18th.
Word is that the series is being shopped to other outlets like Hulu but production costs may make a deal difficult.
What do you think? Do you like The Following TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season? Would you watch the series elsewhere?
Love The Following and so sad it has been cancelled! Kevin Bacon and James Purfoy make the show. Please bring it back!
My wife and I have watched this show since its first episode, and not missed a single night. It is the best thriller dramatic series we’ve ever seen. The acting is fantasic. You never know what’s going to happen next. We are very disappointed that it has been cancelled. Big mistake FOX!
I am very upset that The Following has been cancelled. I would definitely watch it on another network. Please bring it back!
The Following is one of the most exciting shows I have ever watched. You are never certain what will happen next. I will watch it where ever it moves to I just hope someone will pick it up!
Best show on TV
The following is one of the best shows on primetime tv…I don’t know why the ratings are not where they should be! A glitch in the Richter maybe! Excellent writers actors directors and cinematography! Please don’t cancel it….please… 🙂
My whole family is terribly disappointed about the cancelling of The Following. The show is great and we are so upset about the news. We tune in most weeks but always DVR it just in case. Hope there’s a change in plans and it gets renewed!!!!!!!!
i will miss it. I hope they will reconsider.
Love love love this show! I really want to see how the series goes with Joe and Ryan. I would definitely continue to watch it if it gets picked up for another season. It is my favorite show! It’s so entertaining. Come on Hulu and pick it up!
CRAZY!!! i can’t believe it’s been CANCELLED… WHAT THE HECK…. i so LOVE LOVE LOVE this show….THE CAST IS FANTASTIC AND NYC is the best setting for this show…
I’M SO UPSET WITH FOX… THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I’VE WATCHED ANY FOX PROGRAM…. NOW THEY’VE LOST MY VIEWERSHIP…. I’LL WATCH TO THE END….AND HOPE THAT THE FOX EXECS RECONSIDER…..
We love this show! Would watch this show on any network or online!
Please do not cancel the following!! I love it!!!!
Like the show! Can not believe the show will be over! Reconsider
I love the Following! Have “never” missed a show! I “already” miss Joe Carroll!
Nooooooo! Love love this show!