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Move over, Dexter – a new serial killer thriller is coming to TV! Celebified's TCA
correspondent Tim Holland stopped by FOX's midseason press tour to get the scoop on its
brand-new series, The Following. It's an ultra-violent, gory and disturbing new crime thriller from
Kevin Williamson of The Vampire Diaries fame. It focuses on a retired FBI agent, played
convincingly by Kevin Bacon, who comes out of retirement to hunt a serial killer and
the man’s network of followers who are inspired to do his evil bidding. It is an admitted
attempt by Fox to up the ante in terms of violence and sex that is routinely portrayed
on basic cable and to that end it brilliantly succeeds. The Following is a dark thrill ride
and will appeal to viewers who relish in good scares, buckets of gore and the serial killer
genre. For others, however, be afraid. Be very afraid when it premieres on Jan. 21 at
9pm. Let us know if you'll tune in and check back with us at Celebified for more TV scoop!