The Strain Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2014 · FX · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About The Strain
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does The Strain have?
The Strain has 4 seasons and 46 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on July 13, 2014 to September 17, 2017.
Is The Strain renewed, ended, or canceled?
The Strain has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch The Strain?
It takes 33h 44m (2024 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Strain. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 17 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 33.7 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of The Strain?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 8 ("Creatures of the Night"), which holds an outstanding rating of 7.7/10 based on 29 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch The Strain?
The Strain is available for streaming on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Shudder Apple TV Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for The Strain?
The Strain has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in The Strain?
The primary ensemble cast includes Corey Stoll as Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (age 50), Kevin Durand as Vasiliy Fet (age 52), Miguel Gómez as Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde (age 41), David Bradley as Professor Abraham Setrakian (age 84).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Stoll | Dr. Ephraim Goodweather | 50 |
| Kevin Durand | Vasiliy Fet | 52 |
| Miguel Gómez | Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde | 41 |
| David Bradley | Professor Abraham Setrakian | 84 |
| Jonathan Hyde | Eldritch Palmer | 78 |
| Richard Sammel | Thomas Eichorst | 65 |
| Max Charles | Zach Goodweather | 23 |
| Ruta Gedmintas | Dutch Velders | 43 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for The Strain are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.