The Strain

7.5

2014

4 Seasons • 46 Episodes

Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery

Overview

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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Cast

Dr. Ephraim Goodweather

Corey Stoll

Dr. Ephraim Goodweather

Vasiliy Fet

Kevin Durand

Vasiliy Fet

Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde

Miguel Gómez

Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde

Professor Abraham Setrakian

David Bradley

Professor Abraham Setrakian

Eldritch Palmer

Jonathan Hyde

Eldritch Palmer

Thomas Eichorst

Richard Sammel

Thomas Eichorst

Zach Goodweather

Max Charles

Zach Goodweather

Dutch Velders

Ruta Gedmintas

Dutch Velders

Mr. Quinlan

Rupert Penry-Jones

Mr. Quinlan

Reviews

Sejian

This show got an early 7/10 from me. The start was hella strong but it progressively went downhill faster than that time Neil Gaiman took over American Gods (2017) because Gods forbid a black man offend white people over slavery in America! 6/10 is the best rating I can give to Season 1, because as "good" as the Season 1 was, it suffers from the stupidity that became more prevalent in Season 2. So prevalent in fact that I just couldn't anymore by mid Season 2. How The Strain (2014) manages to retain it's high praise and high regard for it to remain in Recommended lists is beyond my understanding.

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