The Strain (2014)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
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.
- Released: 2014-07-13
- Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
- Seasons: 4, 46 episodes
- Episode length: 44m
- Network: FX
- Status: Ended
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10 from 2,061 votes
Created by Guillermo del Toro, Carlton Cuse.
Top cast
- Corey Stoll as Dr. Ephraim Goodweather
- Kevin Durand as Vasiliy Fet
- Miguel Gómez as Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde
- David Bradley as Professor Abraham Setrakian
- Jonathan Hyde as Eldritch Palmer
- Richard Sammel as Thomas Eichorst
- Max Charles as Zach Goodweather
- Ruta Gedmintas as Dutch Velders
- Rupert Penry-Jones as Mr. Quinlan
Where to watch The Strain
- United States: stream on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Shudder Apple TV channel; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: stream on Disney Plus; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
- Canada: stream on Disney Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Shudder Apple TV channel; buy on Apple TV Store
- Australia: stream on Disney Plus; watch free on 7plus; buy on Apple TV Store
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