The Strain

2014 • Channel W
4.6
326 reviews
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Season 1 episodes (14)

1 Pilot
9/16/14
Season-only
A drama based on the series of books. The story centers on Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, a CDC biological threats investigator, who's called in to check into a mysterious Boeing 777 crash in New York. Teamed up with ex-professor and Holocaust survivor Abraham Setrakian, the duo must fend off a ruthless army of blood-sucking vampire human parasites.
2 The Box
9/23/14
Season-only
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.
3 Gone Smooth
9/30/14
Season-only
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.
4 It's Not for Everyone
10/7/14
Season-only
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.
5 Runaways
10/14/14
Season-only
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.
6 Occultation
10/21/14
Season-only
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.
7 For Services Rendered
10/28/14
Season-only
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.
8 Creatures of the Night
11/4/14
Season-only
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.
9 The Disappeared
11/11/14
Season-only
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.
10 Loved Ones
11/18/14
Season-only
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.
11 The Third Rail
11/25/14
Season-only
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.
12 Last Rites
12/2/14
Season-only
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.
13 The Master
12/9/14
Season-only
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.
101 Trailer: Their World
9/23/14
Season-only
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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
September 12, 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)
November 17, 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
October 20, 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.