Tonight is the beginning of a terrifying new adventure. Joe Carroll’s behind bars, but that doesn’t mean things are safe on The Following.

Joe Carroll is no longer a free man, and that should bring with it some semblance of peace for those of us not enchanted by the murderous, crazy man, AKA not his ‘following’. However, we must all remember that Mark Grey (and whoever was driving that van) is still on the loose.

When The Following season 3 begins tonight, we are all about to learn just how big of a threat Mark Grey could pose.

Also, we can’t wait to check in on our favorite heroes and see how things are faring in the wake of the big arrest. Has Ryan managed to put Joe Carroll behind him? How are Max and Weston getting along? So many questions, and only more of The Following can answer them.

Check out the synopsis for The Following season 3, and a really cool promo video that will remind you of all the horror Joe Carroll has unleashed since season 1.

Also, make sure to check out our character guide and not-so-spoilery spoiler article for even more thoughts on The Following prior to tonight’s premiere.

Synopsis

“Season 3 begins one year later: JOE CARROLL (James Purefoy) is awaiting execution on death row, and RYAN HARDY (Kevin Bacon) has moved on. Turning the page hasn’t been easy – the off-the-books investigation that led to Joe’s capture put Ryan and his team under fire. But Ryan has risen above the controversy, returning full-time to the FBI, alongside MIKE WESTON (Shawn Ashmore) and Ryan’s niece, MAX HARDY; and finding a pure relationship with GWEN (Zuleikha Robinson, Homeland, Rome). But his happiness is shattered when a new threat arises – one that will tear open old wounds and expose the sins of the past – forcing Ryan and his team to unravel a twisted web of violence before it destroys them all – while leading them to face a terrifying truth: Joe Carroll was just the beginning.”

Promo

Check out this awesome video, made up in the style of those documentary segments from evening new programs, in which we are reminded of all the craziness that made up Joe Carroll’s reign of terror.

Make sure to tune in tonight at 9pm EST when season 3 of The Following premieres!