Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that The Following is a prime-time crime drama that plays like a horror film, with sudden jolts and gory scenes that are extremely disturbing. Viewers will see dead bodies and plenty of blood, plus violent acts like a woman stabbing herself in the eye. Sexual content and language are tame by comparison, but there's some adult-oriented innuendo and regular use of words like "damn," "hell," and "ass." The main character also struggles with alcoholism and psychological issues.
Sexual
Content
Some suggestions of nudity and sexual activity, but nothing graphic.
Violence
Violence is shocking and surprisingly gory, with sudden stabbings, hangings, and plenty of blood.
Language
Characters use words like "damn," "hell," "ass," etc.
Social
Behavior
The tone is extremely dark, painting the world as a violent and dangerous place with an overarching sense of distrust and foreboding.
Consumerism
Not applicable
Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol
The main character has a drinking problem. In one scene, he fills a water bottle with vodka, etc.