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The Strain

Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery
2014
4 Seasons
46 Episodes
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Ended
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About

A high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.

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Cast

Corey Stoll

Corey Stoll

as Dr. Ephraim Goodweather

Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand

as Vasiliy Fet

Miguel Gómez

Miguel Gómez

as Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde

David Bradley

David Bradley

as Professor Abraham Setrakian

Jonathan Hyde

Jonathan Hyde

as Eldritch Palmer

Richard Sammel

Richard Sammel

as Thomas Eichorst

Max Charles

Max Charles

as Zach Goodweather

Ruta Gedmintas

Ruta Gedmintas

as Dutch Velders

Rupert Penry-Jones

Rupert Penry-Jones

as Mr. Quinlan

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

13 episodes2014

Season one begins the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the CDC Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph and his team wage war for the fate of humanity itself.

Season 2

Season 2

13 episodes2015

The transformation has begun in season two. New York City is falling to an evil epidemic and no one is coming to its rescue. Its citizens must fight or die. Now Eph and Dr. Martinez concentrate on creating a biological weapon, while Setrakian searches for an ancient book he hopes will reveal the strigoi's history...and possibly a way to kill them.

Season 3

Season 3

10 episodes2016

New York City is a battleground as humans fight for survival against the vampire apocalypse in season three. Though our heroes achieve small victories, they are not winning the war. Beset by personal conflicts – betrayal, disappointment, paranoia – the group splinters as the Master closes in on executing an irreversible transformation of the world.

Season 4

Season 4

10 episodes2017

As the final season begins, nine months have passed. The world has fallen into darkness, and the strigoi are in control. The Master and his minions have created an unsettling alliance in “The Partnership.” The majority of humans are now working for the strigoi, operating with a single understanding – collaborate or die. In the face of annihilation…do our heroes have what it takes to save humankind?

Episodes

Season 1

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Night Zero
E1

Night Zero

Jul 13, 201444m7.2

When a plane lands in New York City with everyone on board dead, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, head of the CDC’s Canary Project, and his team are called upon to investigate. Harlem pawnbroker Abraham Setrakian races to the airport, convinced that what looks at first like a mysterious viral outbreak might be the beginning of something infinitely more sinister.

The Box
E2

The Box

Jul 20, 201444m6.7

The four survivors begin manifesting strange symptoms, but Eph and Nora's attempt to quarantine them is thwarted as the disinformation campaign begins. Meanwhile, in jail, Setrakian receives a surprise visit from an old - a very old - acquaintance.

Gone Smooth
E3

Gone Smooth

Jul 27, 201444m7.2

Eph and Nora fight to save Captain Redfern's life before coming face-to-face with the horrifying effects of the virus. A spike in rat attacks signals Fet that something inexplicable is happening deep below the city. Released from jail, Setrakian begins his own merciless plan to stop the spread of the disease.

It's Not for Everyone
E4

It's Not for Everyone

Aug 3, 201444m7.0

A secret autopsy demonstrates the bizarre progression of the mystery virus, prompting Jim to make a startling confession. Eph and Nora race to find the father of the youngest victim of the plane tragedy, but someone unexpected beats them to it. Ansel, in the grip of disease, takes desperate measures to protect his family.

Runaways
E5

Runaways

Aug 10, 201444m7.3

With Nora gone, Eph reluctantly joins Setrakian's quest in hopes of gathering enough evidence to warrant a citywide quarantine. Fet encounters the unexpected inside the subway tunnels, and a medical emergency threatens Palmer's master plan.

Occultation
E6

Occultation

Aug 17, 201444m7.3

After warning Kelly to leave the city with Zack ahead of the spreading plague, Eph is arrested by the FBI. Eichhorst has one final job for Gus, while Setrakian realizes that the coming eclipse is the tipping point for virus infection and the beginning of the end.

For Services Rendered
E7

For Services Rendered

Aug 24, 201444m7.7

Setrakian, Eph, and Nora formulate a plan to track down the Master using Jim as bait. Eichhorst and Setrakian’s pasts are revealed. At the Luss home, Neeva struggles to protect the children while encountering a mysterious stranger whose help she may not want.

Creatures of the Night
E8

Creatures of the Night

Aug 31, 201444m7.8

After discovering the potency of ultraviolet light against the strigoi, Setrakian gains a new and unlikely disciple. A quick trip to a Brooklyn convenience store turns into a deadly all-night siege.

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