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The Strain

The Strain

2014 - 2017

Night Zero

13th July 2014
Episode 1
When 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.

The Box

20th July 2014
Episode 2
The 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.

Gone Smooth

27th July 2014
Episode 3
Eph 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.

It's Not for Everyone

3rd August 2014
Episode 4
A 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.

Runaways

10th August 2014
Episode 5
With 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.

Occultation

17th August 2014
Episode 6
After 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.

For Services Rendered

24th August 2014
Episode 7
Setrakian, 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.

Creatures of the Night

31st August 2014
Episode 8
After 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.

The Disappeared

7th September 2014
Episode 9
Eph 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.

Loved Ones

14th September 2014
Episode 10
Eph investigates Kelly’s disappearance and struggles with what he finds. Dutch pursues a plan to retaliate against Palmer, and Fitzwilliam makes a surprising choice.

The Third Rail

21st September 2014
Episode 11
Setrakian 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.

Last Rites

28th September 2014
Episode 12
Dutch 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.

The Master

5th October 2014
Episode 13
Eph 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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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.

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Full Cast
Corey Stoll Image

Corey Stoll

Dr. Ephraim Goodweather

Kevin Durand Image

Kevin Durand

Vasiliy Fet

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Miguel Gómez

Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde

David Bradley Image

David Bradley

Professor Abraham Setrakian

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Jonathan Hyde

Eldritch Palmer

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Richard Sammel

Thomas Eichorst

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Max Charles

Zach Goodweather

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Ruta Gedmintas

Dutch Velders

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Rupert Penry-Jones

Mr. Quinlan

Full Crew
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David Murphy

Carpenter

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Jonnie Katz

Second Unit First Assistant Director

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Jeff Wadlow

Co-Executive Producer

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Glenn Hughes

Picture Car Coordinator

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Tamara Deverell

Production Design

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Warren Appleby

Special Effects Coordinator

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Michael Armstrong

Dialect Coach

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Marie-Claude Harnois

Production Coordinator

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Ramin Djawadi

Original Music Composer

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