Fox Cancels 'The Following,' 'Backstrom'

[truebluefan]

The Kevin Williamson drama will not return for a fourth season.

With three new dramas — and likely at least one more to come — Fox has cleared some shelf space by cancellingThe Followingafter three seasons.

A breakout hit when it premiered midseason 2013,The Followinghas steadily lost its audience (a post-NFL ratings pop last year, excluded) since the premiere, and the third season seemed to solidify that its viewership would not be bouncing back. With timeshifting, it still pulls 5.5 million viewers and a 1.9 rating among adults 18-49, but same-day showings have dwindled — even with a lead-in fromGotham.

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[speeds]

Denny was pretty into The Following.

 

[Denny Crane]

I was into the idea of how they were airing The Following. 14 shows in 14 weeks, no reruns.

 

[speeds]

I was into the idea of how they were airing The Following. 14 shows in 14 weeks, no reruns.

Not the show itself?

 

[Denny Crane]

Not the show itself?

The show was a good idea.

Needed to be on cable so they could be more adult.

 

[speeds]

Denny you remind me of Jordan Schlansky sometimes.