How many seasons and episodes does The Following have?

The Following has 3 seasons and 45 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 21, 2013 to May 15, 2015.

Is The Following renewed, ended, or canceled?

The Following has been officially canceled and will not return for additional seasons.

How long does it take to binge watch The Following?

It takes 32h 28m (1948 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Following. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 17 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 32.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days.

Where can you stream or watch The Following?

The Following is available for streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for The Following?

The Following has an official content rating of TV-14.

Who are the lead actors in The Following?

The primary ensemble cast includes Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy (age 68), James Purefoy as Joe Carroll (age 62), Shawn Ashmore as Mike Weston (age 46), Valorie Curry as Emma Hill / Denise Harris (age 40).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch The Following?

2013 · 3 Seasons · 45 Episodes · Total Runtime: 32h 28m (1,948 mins)

Total Watch Time

32h 28m

1,948 minutes of non-stop content across all 45 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 32.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days.

Average Episode Length

43 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

17 days

Finish by approximately Oct 12, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

33 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 28, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

17 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 12, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

9 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 4, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

5 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 30, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 32h 28m 1.25× Speed: 25h 58m (saves 6.5h) 1.50× Speed: 21h 39m (saves 10.8h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	15 episodes	10h 58m (658 mins)	44 mins/ep	33.8%
Season 2	15 episodes	10h 45m (645 mins)	43 mins/ep	33.1%
Season 3 Shortest Season	15 episodes	10h 45m (645 mins)	43 mins/ep	33.1%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The Following

Can I binge-watch The Following in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 32.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The Following contains 32h 28m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of The Following at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 17 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 12, 2026.

Which season of The Following is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 10h 58m across 15 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in The Following?

The series consists of 45 episodes across 3 seasons, totaling 32h 28m (1,948 minutes) of screen time.