The Strain 2014
What is The Strain?
The Strain is an American horror drama television series that aired on FX. It was created by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, based on their novel trilogy of the same name.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 46
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 13, 2014
- Last aired
- Sep 17, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FX
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 46 episodes and an average 44-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Strain is an American horror drama television series that aired on FX. It was created by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, based on their novel trilogy of the same name. The series tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City, who investigates a mysterious viral outbreak. As the outbreak spreads, Eph and his team, along with everyday New Yorkers, work to save humanity. The series explores a high concept thriller with elements of vampirism. The Strain premiered on FX and consists of multiple seasons, with the series concluding on September 17, 2017. The show is available to stream on various platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, and Shudder, and can also be rented or purchased on other platforms.
Should you watch it?
“A CDC team investigates a mysterious viral outbreak in New York City linked to ancient vampirism.”
- engaging premise
- high stakes
- intense themes
Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes thrillers about viral outbreaks and ancient supernatural threats.
The series features intense themes related to a viral epidemic and supernatural horror elements.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Night Zero Mytharc Jul 13, 2014
- E2 The Box Core Jul 20, 2014
- E3 Gone Smooth Core Jul 27, 2014
- E4 It's Not for Everyone Core Aug 3, 2014
- E5 Runaways Core Aug 10, 2014
- E6 Occultation Core Aug 17, 2014
- E7 For Services Rendered Core Aug 24, 2014
- E8 Creatures of the Night Core Aug 31, 2014
- E9 The Disappeared Mytharc Sep 7, 2014
- E10 Loved Ones Core Sep 14, 2014
- E11 The Third Rail Core Sep 21, 2014
- E12 Last Rites Mytharc Sep 28, 2014
- E13 The Master Mytharc Oct 5, 2014
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 BK, NY Mytharc Jul 12, 2015
- E2 By Any Means Core Jul 19, 2015
- E3 Fort Defiance Core Jul 26, 2015
- E4 The Silver Angel Core Aug 2, 2015
- E5 Quick and Painless Core Aug 9, 2015
- E6 Identity Core Aug 16, 2015
- E7 The Born Core Aug 23, 2015
- E8 Intruders Core Aug 30, 2015
- E9 The Battle for Red Hook Core Sep 6, 2015
- E10 The Assassin Core Sep 13, 2015
- E11 Dead End Core Sep 20, 2015
- E12 Fallen Light Mytharc Sep 27, 2015
- E13 Night Train Mytharc Oct 4, 2015
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 New York Strong Mytharc Aug 28, 2016
- E2 Bad White Core Sep 4, 2016
- E3 First Born Core Sep 11, 2016
- E4 Gone But Not Forgotten Core Sep 18, 2016
- E5 Madness Core Sep 25, 2016
- E6 The Battle of Central Park Core Oct 2, 2016
- E7 Collaborators Core Oct 9, 2016
- E8 White Light Mytharc Oct 16, 2016
- E9 Do or Die Mytharc Oct 23, 2016
- E10 The Fall Mytharc Oct 30, 2016
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Worm Turns Mytharc Jul 16, 2017
- E2 The Blood Tax Core Jul 23, 2017
- E3 One Shot Core Jul 30, 2017
- E4 New Horizons Core Aug 6, 2017
- E5 Belly of the Beast Mytharc Aug 13, 2017
- E6 Tainted Love Core Aug 20, 2017
- E7 Ouroboros Core Aug 27, 2017
- E8 Extraction Core Sep 3, 2017
- E9 The Traitor Mytharc Sep 10, 2017
- E10 The Last Stand Mytharc Sep 17, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows a CDC team investigating a mysterious viral outbreak in New York City.
Who is the lead character?
The story centers on Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, head of the CDC Canary Team.
What kind of threat is involved?
The outbreak exhibits hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism.
What is the core conflict?
The characters must fight to save humanity as the strain spreads throughout the city.
Who fights the outbreak?
The CDC team joins forces with an assembly of everyday New Yorkers to wage war against the threat.