we actually did it because they confirmed joe is coming back. i am still processing this but its huge for all of us who stuck around. we really changed the story.
May 12, 2015
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On episode 3.10 of The Following, the writers made an epic mistake, and ultimately, if this mistake isn't made right, they have killed their own show. We, the fans, do understand that the original idea of The Following was for it to be all about Ryan Hardy's journey; about his persuit of Joe Carroll, and about Ryan's journey after Joe. But thanks to James Purefoy's amazing acting, and the insane chemistry between Purefoy and Kevin Bacon, the show has become so much more. The fans love Joe Carroll. James Purefoy has millions of people loving and rooting for a serial killer/psychopath week in and week out. Season three has been far from great as a result of James/Joe having limited scenes; in fact, though the beginning of season three was more or less torture to watch, we stuck with the show simply because we knew James Purefoy/Joe Carroll would eventually be back on our screens. The writers and the powers that be feel it is time for the "Joe chapter" to end, but the fans disagree. The fans love Joe Carroll. The fans love the love/hate relationship between Joe Carroll and Ryan Hardy. We haven't tuned in every week for the last three years to see what's next in Ryan Hardy's journey; we've continued to tune in to see what kind of crazy, sick thing Joe will possibly do next, we continue to tune in to see what's next in the improbable bromance story of Ryan Hardy and Joe Carroll. And Joe continuing on as a figment of Hardy's imagination is not good enough. Shouldn't the writers care what the fans want? There is no "The Following" without Joe Carroll. As devoted fans, we want this show to survive, but by killing Joe, they've ensured that the demise of The Following is near. We ask that the powers that be take a good, hard look at what they've done, pay attention to fans' feedback, and realize that killing off Joe Carroll was a mistake, and right your wrong, give The Following a chance to live another season. Bring back Joe Carroll, because no Joe, no show.
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I agree the episode was A-MAZ-ING. I don't even have a problem with the way they killed him off. I just feel if it had to be done it should have been saved for the SERIES finale. For me Joe makes the show.
Come on... killing off the primary character responsible for the show's popularity is ridiculous and not a choice studio exec's would make. If this is simple PR, well, it's working... just don't push us too far because we could just as easy support James Purefoy in one of his many other projects and abandon The Following altogether.
I am devastated that Joe has been "killed off" it will not be the same.There could have been much more story involving him and the wonderful James Purefoy.
The Following made a horrible mistake getting rid of Joe! He was by far the best character on the show! None of the others even come close! This was his best series yet! He was funny and witty! I am devastated! I will not watch the show anymore and I know loads of people who will not! Good luck keeping it on the air!!
Huge mistake.. The Following would not be The Following without Joe Carroll, there is nothing wrong with bringing in new characters, but to not have Joe (except for a few dream scenes) sorry, we cant be swayed that way.. We Want Joe Back!!
JOE CARROLL MUST RETURN
Please bring back Joe and The Following. Best show I've see ever!
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we actually did it because they confirmed joe is coming back. i am still processing this but its huge for all of us who stuck around. we really changed the story.
May 12, 2015
Final supporters
On episode 3.10 of The Following, the writers made an epic mistake, and ultimately, if this mistake isn't made right, they have killed their own show. We, the fans, do understand that the original idea of The Following was for it to be all about Ryan Hardy's journey; about his persuit of Joe Carroll, and about Ryan's journey after Joe. But thanks to James Purefoy's amazing acting, and the insane chemistry between Purefoy and Kevin Bacon, the show has become so much more. The fans love Joe Carroll. James Purefoy has millions of people loving and rooting for a serial killer/psychopath week in and week out. Season three has been far from great as a result of James/Joe having limited scenes; in fact, though the beginning of season three was more or less torture to watch, we stuck with the show simply because we knew James Purefoy/Joe Carroll would eventually be back on our screens. The writers and the powers that be feel it is time for the "Joe chapter" to end, but the fans disagree. The fans love Joe Carroll. The fans love the love/hate relationship between Joe Carroll and Ryan Hardy. We haven't tuned in every week for the last three years to see what's next in Ryan Hardy's journey; we've continued to tune in to see what kind of crazy, sick thing Joe will possibly do next, we continue to tune in to see what's next in the improbable bromance story of Ryan Hardy and Joe Carroll. And Joe continuing on as a figment of Hardy's imagination is not good enough. Shouldn't the writers care what the fans want? There is no "The Following" without Joe Carroll. As devoted fans, we want this show to survive, but by killing Joe, they've ensured that the demise of The Following is near. We ask that the powers that be take a good, hard look at what they've done, pay attention to fans' feedback, and realize that killing off Joe Carroll was a mistake, and right your wrong, give The Following a chance to live another season. Bring back Joe Carroll, because no Joe, no show.
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Reached 100 supporters
May 1, 2015
149 Comments
As a writer your theme revolved around a light/dark concept of the same man. Joe Carroll was so wonderfully written that he was sheer evil but he was likeable. Without Joe you lose a vital character and the theme becomes lost.
I agree the episode was A-MAZ-ING. I don't even have a problem with the way they killed him off. I just feel if it had to be done it should have been saved for the SERIES finale. For me Joe makes the show.
Come on... killing off the primary character responsible for the show's popularity is ridiculous and not a choice studio exec's would make. If this is simple PR, well, it's working... just don't push us too far because we could just as easy support James Purefoy in one of his many other projects and abandon The Following altogether.
I am devastated that Joe has been "killed off" it will not be the same.There could have been much more story involving him and the wonderful James Purefoy.
The Following made a horrible mistake getting rid of Joe! He was by far the best character on the show! None of the others even come close! This was his best series yet! He was funny and witty! I am devastated! I will not watch the show anymore and I know loads of people who will not! Good luck keeping it on the air!!
Huge mistake.. The Following would not be The Following without Joe Carroll, there is nothing wrong with bringing in new characters, but to not have Joe (except for a few dream scenes) sorry, we cant be swayed that way.. We Want Joe Back!!
JOE CARROLL MUST RETURN
Please bring back Joe and The Following. Best show I've see ever!
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As a writer your theme revolved around a light/dark concept of the same man. Joe Carroll was so wonderfully written that he was sheer evil but he was likeable. Without Joe you lose a vital character and the theme becomes lost.