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The Strain
The Strain
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The Strain

7.5 / 10
2014
4 seasons
46 episodes
Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery

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

Kevin Durand

Miguel Gómez

David Bradley

Jonathan Hyde

Richard Sammel

Max Charles

Ruta Gedmintas

Natalie Brown

Mía Maestro

Robin Atkin Downes

Rupert Penry-Jones

Seasons

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.

  • Night Zero

    1.Night Zero

    7.2
    13-07-201444m

    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 pawn...

  • The Box

    2.The Box

    6.7
    20-07-201444m

    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, Setrakia...

  • Gone Smooth

    3.Gone Smooth

    7.2
    27-07-201444m

    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 inexplicabl...

  • It's Not for Everyone

    4.It's Not for Everyone

    7.0
    03-08-201444m

    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 victi...

  • Runaways

    5.Runaways

    7.3
    10-08-201444m

    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 tunn...

  • Occultation

    6.Occultation

    7.3
    17-08-201444m

    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 co...

  • For Services Rendered

    7.For Services Rendered

    7.7
    24-08-201444m

    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...

  • Creatures of the Night

    8.Creatures of the Night

    7.8
    31-08-201444m

    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 deadl...

  • The Disappeared

    9.The Disappeared

    6.6
    07-09-201444m

    Eph races to safeguard his family, only to learn that Kelly is missing. Dutch reveals her role in Palmer’s plan, and Gus is forced to make a difficult decision about Felix.

  • Loved Ones

    10.Loved Ones

    7.0
    14-09-201444m

    Eph investigates Kelly’s disappearance and struggles with what he finds. Dutch pursues a plan to retaliate against Palmer, and Fitzwilliam makes a surprising choice.

  • The Third Rail

    11.The Third Rail

    7.3
    21-09-201444m

    Setrakian leads Eph, Fet and Nora in the hunt for the Master’s lair. Left behind at the pawnshop with Mariela, Zack risks his safety for Mariela's sake.

  • Last Rites

    12.Last Rites

    7.6
    28-09-201444m

    Dutch returns with a plan to broadcast Eph’s warning about the vampiric plague. However, they face a new threat when Eichhorst launches his own attack against the pawn shop. Palmer...

  • The Master

    13.The Master

    7.5
    05-10-201444m

    Eph and Fet recon for an all-out assault that Setrakian assures them will finally kill the Master. Gus aligns himself with a strange new force, one that may swing the fight in an u...

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