THE FOLLOWING
This show is the ishh!!!
Ok, maybe this might be a slight exaggeration but I cannot remember the last time I watched the pilot of a TV show and did not know what to expect. Maybe it was because I had low expectations of what they were going to deliver but boy did they deliver.
I can't say that I have ever been a Kevin Bacon fan but I am one now. He only came back on my radar due to the adverts that he's done for EE.
Now, back to the show:
In my opinion, when I compare it to the tv shows that I have watched in my lifetime (which to be fair is not that long lol), it is a novel take on a drama series involving a serial killer. I am a huge fan of The Mentalist and for those of you who are fans of the show also, you will already be familiar with Red John and his antics. The Following, however, has still managed to make its story-line seem unique. It is captivating and brilliantly written. It was created by the Kevin Williamson who is not a stranger when it comes all things weird and creepy as his works include The Vampire Diaries, Scream and Dawson's Creek (ok, Dawson's creek isn't creepy or weird but I had to mention it :D It was goood...for a while anyways lol). The serial killer kinda freaks me out a lot in this show.*shudders* Kevin Bacon stars as a troubled, yet quite sensitive, ex-FBI agent who comes back into the game due to his expertise in a particular case. I refuse to say more than that lol. The show also has Shawn Ashmore in it which made me to man up and finish the episode lol. You may be wondering whoShawn Ashmore is but let me jog your memory: He was Drake a.k.a the iceman in X-Men. Now, I am not sure watching this show at night with the curtains closed and lights off is the best idea in the world but if that is your cup of tea then go for it lol. But do give the show a try. I don't think you will regret it even if you don't like it. It will be something to take your mind off your problems at the very least.
Till next time!
Luv, Mo
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