TV Shows on the Bubble: Will They Be Back Next Season?

“The Following” (Fox)

Kevin Bacon brings big-screen star power to this grim, gory tale of a former FBI agent tracking down a Poe-loving serial killer and his cult of loyal disciples. And so far, the ratings are to die for: The Fox drama debuted to more than 10 million viewers and nearly doubled that number via DVR viewing and online streaming. And ratings for last week’s installment actually ticked up from the previous week -- a very good sign ... more 

“The Following” (Fox)

Kevin Bacon brings big-screen star power to this grim, gory tale of a former FBI agent tracking down a Poe-loving serial killer and his cult of loyal disciples. And so far, the ratings are to die for: The Fox drama debuted to more than 10 million viewers and nearly doubled that number via DVR viewing and online streaming. And ratings for last week’s installment actually ticked up from the previous week -- a very good sign that fans are getting hooked and spreading the word.

Will It Be Back? Bacon shouldn’t bother reading any feature scripts. He’ll be chasing Joe Carroll and his followers for at least one more season. less