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The Strain

  • TV Series
  • 2014–20172014–2017
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
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The Strain (2014)
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A mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism ravages the city of New York.A mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism ravages the city of New York.A mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism ravages the city of New York.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
79K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
765
1
  • Creators
    • Guillermo del Toro
    • Chuck Hogan
  • Stars
    • Corey Stoll
    • David Bradley
    • Kevin Durand
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  • Creators
    • Guillermo del Toro
    • Chuck Hogan
  • Stars
    • Corey Stoll
    • David Bradley
    • Kevin Durand
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 338User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 27 nominations

    Episodes46

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    The Strain: This Is Not A Test
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    The Strain: This Is Not A Test
    The Strain: Hey Mr. Charming
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    The Strain: Hey Mr. Charming
    The Strain: You're Still Here?
    Clip 1:01
    The Strain: You're Still Here?
    Season 4 Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:01
    Season 4 Official Trailer
    Season 3 Trailer
    Trailer 0:48
    Season 3 Trailer
    On Tonight
    Trailer 1:01
    On Tonight
    "Fight or Die"
    Trailer 0:32
    "Fight or Die"
    Trailer
    Trailer 1:33
    Trailer
    First Look
    Trailer 0:30
    First Look
    Beauty
    Trailer 0:15
    Beauty
    Candy Cane
    Trailer 0:21
    Candy Cane
    Teaser Reel
    Trailer 0:33
    Teaser Reel

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    Ruta Gedmintas in The Strain (2014)
    Jonathan Hyde and Max Charles in The Strain (2014)
    Jonathan Hyde and Max Charles in The Strain (2014)
    Kevin Durand and Ruta Gedmintas in The Strain (2014)
    The Strain (2014)
    Kevin Durand and Ruta Gedmintas in The Strain (2014)

    Top cast

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    Corey Stoll
    Corey Stoll
    • Ephraim Goodweatheras Ephraim Goodweather
    46 episodes46 eps • 2014–2017
    David Bradley
    David Bradley
    • Abraham Setrakianas Abraham Setrakian
    46 episodes46 eps • 2014–2017
    Kevin Durand
    Kevin Durand
    • Vasiliy Fetas Vasiliy Fet
    46 episodes46 eps • 2014–2017
    Jonathan Hyde
    Jonathan Hyde
    • Eldritch Palmeras Eldritch Palmer…
    46 episodes46 eps • 2014–2017
    Richard Sammel
    Richard Sammel
    • Thomas Eichorstas Thomas Eichorst
    46 episodes46 eps • 2014–2017
    Miguel Gomez
    Miguel Gomez
    • Augustin 'Gus' Elizaldeas Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde
    46 episodes46 eps • 2014–2017
    Ruta Gedmintas
    Ruta Gedmintas
    • Dutch Veldersas Dutch Velders
    39 episodes39 eps • 2014–2017
    Natalie Brown
    Natalie Brown
    • Kelly Goodweatheras Kelly Goodweather
    38 episodes38 eps • 2014–2017
    Max Charles
    Max Charles
    • Zach Goodweatheras Zach Goodweather
    33 episodes33 eps • 2015–2017
    Robin Atkin Downes
    Robin Atkin Downes
    • The Masteras The Master
    30 episodes30 eps • 2014–2017
    Jack Kesy
    Jack Kesy
    • Gabriel Bolivaras Gabriel Bolivar…
    29 episodes29 eps • 2014–2016
    Rupert Penry-Jones
    Rupert Penry-Jones
    • Mr. Quinlanas Mr. Quinlan
    29 episodes29 eps • 2015–2017
    Mía Maestro
    Mía Maestro
    • Nora Martinezas Nora Martinez
    26 episodes26 eps • 2014–2015
    Samantha Mathis
    Samantha Mathis
    • Justine Feraldoas Justine Feraldo
    18 episodes18 eps • 2015–2016
    Joaquín Cosio
    Joaquín Cosio
    • Angel Guzman Hurtadoas Angel Guzman Hurtado…
    17 episodes17 eps • 2015–2016
    Anthony Lake
    • Strigoias Strigoi
    16 episodes16 eps • 2014–2017
    Ben Hyland
    Ben Hyland
    • Zach Goodweatheras Zach Goodweather
    13 episodes13 eps • 2014
    Robert Maillet
    Robert Maillet
    • The Masteras The Master…
    13 episodes13 eps • 2014–2017
    • Creators
      • Guillermo del Toro
      • Chuck Hogan
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A 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. —FX
    epidemicvampire slayervampirenew york citypublic health12 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The brand of cigarettes that Mrs. Martinez smokes, Morley, is not a real brand, but it has been a popular fake cigarette brand in TV shows and movies since 1960, when it appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's movie Psycho (1960). Perhaps its best-known use was as the brand preferred by the "Cigarette Smoking Man" on The X Files (1993).
    • Crazy credits
      Season 2 episode "The Battle for Red Hook" has an extended animated opening credit sequence.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Jeffrey Tambor/Corey Stoll/Hailee Steinfeld/Nate Morton (2016)

    User reviews338

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Very nice
    The pilot looked very promising and it just started getting better and better. The story is very nice and the effects are quite good for cable television.

    The acting is nice but is not the main point of the show, some characters are not as believable as they should but generally it is pretty good.

    Of course I am a little biased since this like apocalypse stuff + vampires + fallen angels and all kind of stuff that I love.

    Anyhow if you don't like the genre then don't watch it just because of Del Torro. It is not like super original and incredible enough to make a fan of someone that is not a fan of the genre.
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    • mhrist
    • Oct 5, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 13, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Official sites
      • FX Networks
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La plaga
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Double Dare You (DDY)
      • Mirada Studio
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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