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Homeland
A bipolar CIA operative becomes convinced a prisoner of war has been turned by al-Qaeda and is planning to carry out a terrorist attack on American soil.
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How are the recommendations for The Following selected?
This list currently uses 20 matches from rating similarity. Genres such as Drama, Thriller and Mystery help keep the fallback matches close to the starting series.
Where can I stream similar series?
13 of 20 similar series currently include streaming providers. You will most often find matching shows on Netflix (6), Disney+ (6) and Sky/WOW (4). Availability can change, so check the provider shown directly on each recommendation card.
Are there completed series like The Following?
18 of 20 recommendations are marked as completed or ended. Examples: Homeland, The 100 and Prison Break.