Show Worth Following
by Divia Joseph
The Silence of the Lambs meets primetime television in “The Following," a new Fox drama starring Hollywood regular, Kevin Bacon.
As one of the most recognized actors in show-business, Bacon has played roles in iconic, award-winning films such as Mystic River, Apollo 13 and A Few Good Men. Though probably best known for his role in Footloose in his youth, Bacon puts away his dancing shoes in exchange for an FBI badge in this latest television crime series.
Just having premiered on January 21st, the show follows Ryan Harding, played by Bacon, a former detective who returns to the FBI to assist in locating the escaped serial killer he put on Death Row several years before. The villainous Joe Carroll, played by
James Purefoy, is a former college professor who taught the works of notorious literary geniuses, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and more significantly, Edgar Allen Poe.
Inspired by the twisted darkness present in the works of Poe, this charismatic professor-turned serial killer proceeded to murder young, innocent women in the author’s honor. He continued to do so until he was caught by Agent Harding. Carroll was isolated, and left alone to scheme in prison. He crafted a network of murderers that are now in at his beck and call. This cult is called “The Following," as given credit to in the series title, and commits crimes in honor and respect to Carroll, and leaves behind Poe-related clues in
trials of blood. The show picks up with Harding and the entire FBI facing a system of self-professed serial killers, all of whom are at the whim of the captivating killer, Carroll.
“The Following” takes stride in its horror-film vibe, making it acceptable for its various cult followers to slash each other’s arms in rage. Bear in mind, this show is not for the light of heart. However, for those gore loving fanatics, this show is the perfect solution to
satisfy those slasher-film cravings. In this cutting drama, Carroll’s cult following will keep you in suspense, with various unsuspected “gotcha!” moments interspersed throughout an hour long episode. It possesses all the thrill of a demented crime story, and a unique,
brilliant sickliness that keeps viewers constantly on edge, waiting to see what happens next, or how Bacon’s character will react.
Action-packed with violence, “The Following” is very reminiscent of a successful Fox series from the past, “24”, that has compelled audiences for eight beloved seasons. For those missing their fearless hero, Jack Bauer, they can now find solace in Ryan Harding.
The show possesses a similar atmosphere to that of “24”. Nevertheless, this thriller plays on a more spooky, suspenseful level that will without a doubt keep you gripping your seat, and perhaps it may just turn you into a loyal follower.
The Silence of the Lambs meets primetime television in “The Following," a new Fox drama starring Hollywood regular, Kevin Bacon.
As one of the most recognized actors in show-business, Bacon has played roles in iconic, award-winning films such as Mystic River, Apollo 13 and A Few Good Men. Though probably best known for his role in Footloose in his youth, Bacon puts away his dancing shoes in exchange for an FBI badge in this latest television crime series.
Just having premiered on January 21st, the show follows Ryan Harding, played by Bacon, a former detective who returns to the FBI to assist in locating the escaped serial killer he put on Death Row several years before. The villainous Joe Carroll, played by
James Purefoy, is a former college professor who taught the works of notorious literary geniuses, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and more significantly, Edgar Allen Poe.
Inspired by the twisted darkness present in the works of Poe, this charismatic professor-turned serial killer proceeded to murder young, innocent women in the author’s honor. He continued to do so until he was caught by Agent Harding. Carroll was isolated, and left alone to scheme in prison. He crafted a network of murderers that are now in at his beck and call. This cult is called “The Following," as given credit to in the series title, and commits crimes in honor and respect to Carroll, and leaves behind Poe-related clues in
trials of blood. The show picks up with Harding and the entire FBI facing a system of self-professed serial killers, all of whom are at the whim of the captivating killer, Carroll.
“The Following” takes stride in its horror-film vibe, making it acceptable for its various cult followers to slash each other’s arms in rage. Bear in mind, this show is not for the light of heart. However, for those gore loving fanatics, this show is the perfect solution to
satisfy those slasher-film cravings. In this cutting drama, Carroll’s cult following will keep you in suspense, with various unsuspected “gotcha!” moments interspersed throughout an hour long episode. It possesses all the thrill of a demented crime story, and a unique,
brilliant sickliness that keeps viewers constantly on edge, waiting to see what happens next, or how Bacon’s character will react.
Action-packed with violence, “The Following” is very reminiscent of a successful Fox series from the past, “24”, that has compelled audiences for eight beloved seasons. For those missing their fearless hero, Jack Bauer, they can now find solace in Ryan Harding.
The show possesses a similar atmosphere to that of “24”. Nevertheless, this thriller plays on a more spooky, suspenseful level that will without a doubt keep you gripping your seat, and perhaps it may just turn you into a loyal follower.
