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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 2
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.5BK, NY
2015-07-12 · 44mEph 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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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.5By Any Means
2015-07-19 · 44mEph 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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E03
Episode 3
★ 6.7Fort Defiance
2015-07-26 · 44mGus 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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E04
Episode 4
★ 6.5The Silver Angel
2015-08-02 · 44mEph 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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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.0Quick and Painless
2015-08-09 · 44mEph 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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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.1Identity
2015-08-16 · 44mEph 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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E07
Episode 7
★ 6.3The Born
2015-08-23 · 44mSetrakian 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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E08
Episode 8
★ 6.8Intruders
2015-08-30 · 44mEph 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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E09
Episode 9
★ 6.7The Battle for Red Hook
2015-09-06 · 44mJustine 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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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.2The Assassin
2015-09-13 · 44mEph 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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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.4Dead End
2015-09-20 · 44mDutch 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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E12
Episode 12
★ 6.1Fallen Light
2015-09-27 · 44mEph 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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E13
Episode 13
★ 7.0Night Train
2015-10-04 · 44mSetrakian 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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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