The Strain
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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.
The Strain is a sci-fi thriller series that premiered in 2014, following CDC epidemiologist Dr. Ephraim Goodweather as he investigates a mysterious viral outbreak tied to an ancient vampire strain spreading through New York City. The series ran for four seasons before concluding, blending medical drama with supernatural horror as Eph and his team fight to save humanity from an escalating plague.
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Corey StollDr. Ephraim Goodweather
Kevin DurandVasiliy Fet
Miguel GómezAugustin 'Gus' Elizalde
Mía MaestroDr. Nora Martinez
David BradleyProfessor Abraham Setrakian
Jonathan HydeEldritch Palmer
Richard SammelThomas Eichorst
Max CharlesZach Goodweather
Ruta GedmintasDutch Velders
Sean AstinJim Kent
Rupert Penry-JonesMr. Quinlan
Natalie BrownKelly Goodweather
Jack KesyGabriel Bolivar, The Master
Andrew KraulisRyan
Inga CadranelDiane
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Seasons
4 seasons
Episodes · Season 4
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Worm Turns | 2017-07-16 | 44m | 7.3 |
| 02 | The Blood Tax | 2017-07-23 | 44m | 7.1 |
| 03 | One Shot | 2017-07-30 | 44m | 7.0 |
| 04 | New Horizons | 2017-08-06 | 44m | 7.5 |
| 05 | Belly of the Beast | 2017-08-13 | 44m | 7.4 |
| 06 | Tainted Love | 2017-08-20 | 44m | 7.5 |
| 07 | Ouroboros | 2017-08-27 | 44m | 7.4 |
| 08 | Extraction | 2017-09-03 | 44m | 7.5 |
| 09 | The Traitor | 2017-09-10 | 44m | 7.3 |
| 10 | The Last Stand | 2017-09-17 | 44m | 7.6 |
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Is The Strain renewed or cancelled?
The Strain has ended — it concluded its planned run.
The Strain — frequently asked
When did The Strain air and how many seasons are there?
The Strain premiered on July 13, 2014, and ran for four complete seasons before ending. The series concluded its run after exploring the full arc of the vampire outbreak.
What is The Strain about?
The series follows Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, head of the CDC's Canary Team, as he investigates a deadly viral outbreak in New York City that turns out to be connected to an ancient strain of vampirism. The story chronicles his team and ordinary New Yorkers fighting for humanity's survival.
Where can I watch The Strain?
The Strain originally aired on FX. Streaming availability varies by region and platform, so check your local streaming services or on-demand options for current availability.
Is The Strain coming back for a new season?
No renewal has been announced. The series ended after four seasons, and there are no current plans for it to return.
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