Ep 3. Trust Me

The Following season 2 episode 3, titled "Trust Me," follows the aftermath of the events of the previous episode, where Ryan Hardy discovers the location of Joe Carroll's cult hideout. As he and the FBI team prepare to raid the compound, they receive a shocking message from one of Joe's followers, warning them that they are walking into a trap.

Meanwhile, Joe and one of his loyal followers, Emma, have escaped the compound and are in hiding. Joe is still determined to finish what he started and exact his revenge on Ryan, but Emma starts to question his motives and methods. She begins to wonder if they are on the wrong side and if Joe's quest for notoriety is worth the cost.

Back at the FBI, Ryan tries to navigate the fallout of the previous episode's events and deal with the growing tension between himself, the FBI, and the media. He is also forced to confront his own demons as he continues to struggle with his addiction and PTSD from his previous encounters with Joe.

As the episode progresses, the tension builds as the FBI team begins to realize that the warning message they received may be accurate. The raid on the compound quickly becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse as Joe and his followers fight back, putting the entire team in danger.

Throughout the episode, themes of trust and loyalty are explored as the characters grapple with their beliefs and allegiances. The question of who to trust becomes increasingly important as each character is forced to make choices with potentially deadly consequences.

As the episode comes to a close, the fallout of the raid and the aftermath of the deadly confrontation leave the characters struggling to come to terms with their actions and the consequences. The tension and drama of the episode leave viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next in this intense psychological thriller.