The Strain

Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery2014TV-MA46 episodes4 seasonsScripted

First aired: 2014-07-13

Synopsis

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.

Creators

Guillermo del ToroCarlton Cuse

Casting

  • Kevin Durand
    Vasiliy Fet
  • David Bradley
    Professor Abraham Setrakian
  • Rupert Penry-Jones
    Mr. Quinlan
  • Corey Stoll
    Dr. Ephraim Goodweather
  • Ruta Gedmintas
    Dutch Velders
  • Max Charles
    Zach Goodweather
  • Miguel Gómez
    Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde
  • Jonathan Hyde
    Eldritch Palmer
  • Richard Sammel
    Thomas Eichorst
The Strain Season 1 Poster

Season 1

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.

Number of episodes 13

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Season 2

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.

Number of episodes 13

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Season 3

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.

Number of episodes 10

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Season 4

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?

Number of episodes 10