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Is The Following safe for children?

TV-14 Crime, Drama Not recommended
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Not recommended
# The Following — Parental Guide Despite its TV-14 rating, this crime drama featuring serial killer Kevin Bacon pursuing an escaped murderer contains strong, graphic violence that goes beyond typical teen content. The intense psychological thriller elements and disturbing crime scenes make it better suited for mature teens 16+, not younger children. Parental preview strongly recommended.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
Mild
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Horror / Scary
Mild
Type
TV Show
Released
2013
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama

Notorious serial killer Joe Carroll, after being found guilty of murdering 14 female students on the Virginia college campus where he taught literature, escapes from death row. The FBI calls former agent Ryan Hardy to consult on the case, as he was the one responsible for Carroll’s capture in 2003. Ryan, working closely with an FBI team, including Mike Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker, piece together the ever-growing web of murders orchestrated by the devious Carroll.

Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon
Ryan Hardy
James Purefoy
James Purefoy
Joe Carroll
Shawn Ashmore
Shawn Ashmore
Mike Weston
Jessica Stroup
Jessica Stroup
Max Hardy
Full cast on IMDb ›
Very high stimulus

This is an adult crime thriller with intense violent content, rapid editing, and disturbing imagery — completely inappropriate for infants and toddlers and designed for mature audiences.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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