I don't think we can solely blame television for some of the violence in the world as its fantasy and life is, well, reality. But the Following does not help the cause with its mindless and motiveless violence. The story revolves around a cult that Follows an English guy called Joe. He is a nutter and they follow him because they have no direction in life. Kevin Bacon is solid as the FBI agent who has been enlisted to bring Joe down. That's the story. I don't like this show for a few of reasons. The story barely holds up. The Joe character is not really that likeable and the violence is just way to over the top for the plot line. I am talking strangulation with wire, lots and lots of stabbing, shooting.
TV shows like The Walking Dead can get away with the blood shed due to the subject matter The Following doesn't need it and the plot does not support it. I will not be watching any more episodes. 6/10
Had no idea how this was going to live up to first series.
Not as jumpy but story has some good twists
Mark & Luke played so well by Sam Underwood.
Have no idea what series three will be but will watch.