The Strain

2014 • Channel W
4.6
326 reviews
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Season 2 episodes (13)

1 BK, NY
25/08/15
Season-only
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 creatures and placing them under Kelly’s control.
2 By Any Means
1/09/15
Season-only
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.
3 Fort Defiance
8/09/15
Season-only
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.
4 The Silver Angel
15/09/15
Season-only
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.
5 Quick and Painless
22/09/15
Season-only
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.
6 Identity
29/09/15
Season-only
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.
7 The Born
6/10/15
Season-only
Setrakian and Fet use Fitzwilliam’s info to attack the Master, but a mysterious new player arrives. Dutch receives a surprise guest. Eph returns to NYC frustrated but energized to go after the one person responsible for killing his friends.
8 Intruders
13/10/15
Season-only
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 but discover they are not the only potential buyer.
9 The Battle for Red Hook
20/10/15
Season-only
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.
10 The Assassin
27/10/15
Season-only
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.
11 Dead End
4/11/15
Season-only
Dutch fights for her life against Eichhorst as Fet, Nora, and Eph frantically search the city for her.
12 Fallen Light
10/11/15
Season-only
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.
13 Night Train
17/11/15
Season-only
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.

About this show

The Strain is a high concept thriller that tells 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.

Ratings and reviews

4.6
326 reviews
John John
12 September 2015
As promised ive edited this review because episode three was released this morning, funnily enough its showing the date as the 8th of september when i know for a fact that it didnt get released to google play until the 12th of september. I loved the first season and the second season is shaping up very nicely. Its more than worth the asking price, assuming google can release the episodes on time. I highly recommend both seasons of the strain it would be five stars if i knew id be getting the episodes the day after broadcast.
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me him (pagger08)
17 November 2016
It would have five stars from me but for the release delay! Every episode of season 3 ( paid for in full I might add) seems to be taking longer to come available. This tends to STRAIN my patients.
BestYiannis
20 October 2015
Good concept, decent budget, decent effects and really gripping at times. What let's it down is the mundane filler scenes and the shallow dull characters... Thomas Eichhorst being the exception.