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The Strain
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.
- Created by:
- Guillermo del Toro, Carlton Cuse
- Cast:
- Corey Stoll, Kevin Durand, Miguel Gómez, David Bradley
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- Mexico, United States of America
- Network:
- FX
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Seasons
Season 1
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E01
Episode 1
★ 7.1Night Zero
2014-07-13 · 44mWhen 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.7The Box
2014-07-20 · 44mThe 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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.3Gone Smooth
2014-07-27 · 44mEph 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 6.9It's Not for Everyone
2014-08-03 · 44mA 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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.2Runaways
2014-08-10 · 44mWith 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.
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Episode 6
★ 7.3Occultation
2014-08-17 · 44mAfter 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.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.6For Services Rendered
2014-08-24 · 44mSetrakian, 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.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.7Creatures of the Night
2014-08-31 · 44mAfter 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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E09
Episode 9
★ 6.8The Disappeared
2014-09-07 · 44mEph 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.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.1Loved Ones
2014-09-14 · 44mEph investigates Kelly’s disappearance and struggles with what he finds. Dutch pursues a plan to retaliate against Palmer, and Fitzwilliam makes a surprising choice.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.4The Third Rail
2014-09-21 · 44mSetrakian 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.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.6Last Rites
2014-09-28 · 44mDutch 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 receives a special visitor, and Gus gears up for the on-coming fight but discovers there’s another mysterious factor involved.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 7.6The Master
2014-10-05 · 44mEph 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 unforeseen direction.
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Corey Stoll
Ephraim Goodweather
Kevin Durand
Vasiliy Fet
Miguel Gómez
Gus Elizalde
David Bradley
Abraham Setrakian
Jonathan Hyde
Eldritch Palmer
Richard Sammel
Thomas Eichorst
Max Charles
Zach Goodweather
Ruta Gedmintas
Dutch Velders
Rupert Penry-Jones
Mr. Quinlan