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The Strain

7.5/10 2,086 votes
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.

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

5 available

Season 2

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Episode 1

★ 6.5

BK, NY

2015-07-12 · 44m

Eph and Nora work on a biological weapon to kill the strigoi, and Setrakian risks the lives of the entire group to find information about a closely guarded secret text. The Master begins the next phase of his own plan, by creating a terrifying new breed of creature and placing them under the control of Kelly.

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Episode 2

★ 6.5

By Any Means

2015-07-19 · 44m

Eph and Nora experiment on their newfound patients. Fet and Dutch grow closer as they clear out the neighborhood buildings, and Kelly begins her hunt for Zack.

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Episode 3

★ 6.7

Fort Defiance

2015-07-26 · 44m

Gus and Vaun wage an attack on Palmer as Eph struggles to connect with Zack. Councilwoman Justine Faraldo vows to bring her extermination policies to the other boroughs.

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Episode 4

★ 6.5

The Silver Angel

2015-08-02 · 44m

Eph and Nora finally see their lethal virus in action. Fet takes the security of Red Hook into his own hands while Dutch and Setrakian set off for Staten Island to question Fitzwilliam, Palmer's former body guard.

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Episode 5

★ 7.0

Quick and Painless

2015-08-09 · 44m

Eph changes his appearance to leave the city while Nora is left as the reluctant parent for Zack. Dutch and Nora make a deal with Justine to secure Fet's release from jail.

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Episode 6

★ 7.1

Identity

2015-08-16 · 44m

Eph concocts a plan to make and distribute a bioweapon. Gus realizes Angel can be an unlikely ally, and Kelly comes after Nora and Zack.

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Episode 7

★ 6.3

The Born

2015-08-23 · 44m

Setrakian and Fet use Fitzwilliam's info to attack the Master. Eph returns to NYC frustrated but energized to go after the one person responsible for killing his friends.

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Episode 8

★ 6.8

Intruders

2015-08-30 · 44m

Eph must protect Zack against a surprise intruder into Red Hook. Gus convinces the Guptas to make a difficult choice. Fet and Setrakian set out to acquire the Lumen.

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Episode 9

★ 6.7

The Battle for Red Hook

2015-09-06 · 44m

Justine takes drastic measures to counter a surprise invasion. Nora and Fet perform a useful mission while Eph and Setrakian face off against an old foe.

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Episode 10

★ 7.2

The Assassin

2015-09-13 · 44m

Eph and Dutch work together to thwart the Master's greatest ally. Justine runs into trouble with the Mayor while Setrakian tracks down the real owner of the Lumen.

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Episode 11

★ 7.4

Dead End

2015-09-20 · 44m

Dutch fights for her life against Eichhorst as Fet, Nora, and Eph frantically search the city for her. Setrakian confronts an old acquaintance on his search for the Occido Lumen, while Gus helps the Guptas escape across the border to safety.

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Episode 12

★ 6.1

Fallen Light

2015-09-27 · 44m

Eph must choose between Zack's safety and the safety of the citizens of NYC. Meanwhile, his relationship with Nora reaches a critical impasse, and Gus and Angel assemble an unlikely gang of Sun-hunters.

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Episode 13

★ 7.0

Night Train

2015-10-04 · 44m

Setrakian and Fet battle for possession of the Occido Lumen, and gain a surprising new ally. A massive attack imperils Eph, Nora, and Zack's escape from New York.

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Cast

Corey Stoll

Corey Stoll

Ephraim Goodweather

Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand

Vasiliy Fet

Miguel Gómez

Miguel Gómez

Gus Elizalde

David Bradley

David Bradley

Abraham Setrakian

Jonathan Hyde

Jonathan Hyde

Eldritch Palmer

Richard Sammel

Richard Sammel

Thomas Eichorst

Max Charles

Max Charles

Zach Goodweather

Ruta Gedmintas

Ruta Gedmintas

Dutch Velders

Rupert Penry-Jones

Rupert Penry-Jones

Mr. Quinlan

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