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The Strain

  • 2014 –2017
  • Ended
  • TV-MA

★ 7.5 TMDB Rating · 2.1K votes

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
Seasons
4
Episodes
46
Episode length
~44m
First aired
Jul 13, 2014
Networks
FX
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of The Strain

  • Portrait of Corey Stoll

    Corey Stoll

    Ephraim Goodweather

  • Portrait of Kevin Durand

    Kevin Durand

    Vasiliy Fet

  • Portrait of Miguel Gómez

    Miguel Gómez

    Gus Elizalde

  • Portrait of David Bradley

    David Bradley

    Abraham Setrakian

  • Portrait of Jonathan Hyde

    Jonathan Hyde

    Eldritch Palmer

  • Portrait of Richard Sammel

    Richard Sammel

    Thomas Eichorst

  • Portrait of Max Charles

    Max Charles

    Zach Goodweather

  • Portrait of Ruta Gedmintas

    Ruta Gedmintas

    Dutch Velders

  • Portrait of Rupert Penry-Jones

    Rupert Penry-Jones

    Mr. Quinlan

Where to Stream The Strain by Country

United States
Streaming on Hulu, Philo, AMC+Rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on Prime Video, Disney+Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
India
No streaming offers listed right now
Canada
Streaming on Prime Video, Disney+, ShudderRent or buy on Apple TV Store
Australia
Streaming on Prime Video, Disney+, 7plusRent or buy on Apple TV Store

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Seasons

  • Poster for Specials of The Strain

    Specials

    Jul 11, 2014

    57 episodes

  • Poster for Season 1 of The Strain

    Season 1

    Jul 13, 2014

    13 episodes

    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.

  • Poster for Season 2 of The Strain

    Season 2

    Jul 12, 2015

    13 episodes

    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.

  • Poster for Season 3 of The Strain

    Season 3

    Aug 28, 2016

    10 episodes

    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.

  • Poster for Season 4 of The Strain

    Season 4

    Jul 16, 2017

    10 episodes

    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?

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