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"The Messenger"
TheMessenger
Season
Episode

8
Airdate
March 10, 2014
Running time
60 minutes
Production code
2J7558
Written by
Alexi Hawley
Directed by
Guest starring
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The Messenger is the eighth episode in Season 2, and overall the twenty-third produced episode of The Following. It first aired in the United States on March 10, 2014 on FOX.

Plot[]

While Ryan tries to track down Joe's mentor. Joe, Emma, and Mandy start adapting to their new life at the compound.

Trivia[]

  • This is the first episode not featuring main cast members Lily, Mark and Luke Gray.
  • This is the first episode this season to not feature recurring character Gina Mendez.
  • Emma is confirmed to be alive during this episode (though she was mentioned to have survived near the end of the previous episode).
  • As of this episode, Joe is no longer the only cult leader to kill his or her own followers.
  • This episode marks the first appearance of Arthur Strauss, who became later a main character.
The Following -- Season 2
#01 "Resurrection"#09 "Unmasked"
#02 "For Joe"#10 "Teacher's Pet"
#03 "Trust Me"#11 "Freedom"
#04 "Family Affair"#12 "Betrayal"
#05 "Reflection"#13 "The Reaping"
#06 "Fly Away"#14 "Silence"
#07 "Sacrifice"#15 "Forgive"
#08 "The Messenger"
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