The Strain: Season 1
The Strain is an American horror drama television series that premiered on FX on July 13, 2014. Created by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, the show is based on their novel trilogy of the same name. The series is categorized as a high-concept thriller that blends elements of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and suspense. The narrative of the first season centers on Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, who serves as the hea
Season overview
The Strain is an American horror drama television series that premiered on FX on July 13, 2014. Created by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, the show is based on their novel trilogy of the same name. The series is categorized as a high-concept thriller that blends elements of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and suspense.
The narrative of the first season centers on Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, who serves as the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team based in New York City. The plot is set in motion when Dr. Goodweather and his team are called to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak. This infection exhibits the hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the contagion begins to spread throughout the city, Dr. Goodweather and his team engage in a conflict to determine the fate of humanity. The production features a cast that includes Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Kevin Durand, and Jonathan Hyde. The series is rated TV-MA and ran for a total of four seasons, concluding in 2017. The first season establishes the initial struggle against the encroaching threat as the characters attempt to understand and contain the viral phenomenon.
Episodes
Night Zero
Jul 13, 2014 · 44 min
When a plane lands in New York City with everyone on board dead, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, head of the CDC’s Canary Project, and his team are called upon to investigate. Harlem pawn
The Box
Jul 20, 2014 · 44 min
The four survivors begin manifesting strange symptoms, but Eph and Nora's attempt to quarantine them is thwarted as the disinformation campaign begins. Meanwhile, in jail, Setrakia
Gone Smooth
Jul 27, 2014 · 44 min
Eph and Nora fight to save Captain Redfern's life before coming face-to-face with the horrifying effects of the virus. A spike in rat attacks signals Fet that something inexplicabl
It's Not for Everyone
Aug 3, 2014 · 44 min
A secret autopsy demonstrates the bizarre progression of the mystery virus, prompting Jim to make a startling confession. Eph and Nora race to find the father of the youngest victi
Runaways
Aug 10, 2014 · 44 min
With Nora gone, Eph reluctantly joins Setrakian's quest in hopes of gathering enough evidence to warrant a citywide quarantine. Fet encounters the unexpected inside the subway tunn
Occultation
Aug 17, 2014 · 44 min
After warning Kelly to leave the city with Zack ahead of the spreading plague, Eph is arrested by the FBI. Eichhorst has one final job for Gus, while Setrakian realizes that the co
For Services Rendered
Aug 24, 2014 · 44 min
Setrakian, Eph, and Nora formulate a plan to track down the Master using Jim as bait. Eichhorst and Setrakian’s pasts are revealed. At the Luss home, Neeva struggles to protect the
Creatures of the Night
Aug 31, 2014 · 44 min
After discovering the potency of ultraviolet light against the strigoi, Setrakian gains a new and unlikely disciple. A quick trip to a Brooklyn convenience store turns into a deadl
The Disappeared
Sep 7, 2014 · 44 min
Eph races to safeguard his family, only to learn that Kelly is missing. Dutch reveals her role in Palmer’s plan, and Gus is forced to make a difficult decision about Felix.
Loved Ones
Sep 14, 2014 · 44 min
Eph investigates Kelly’s disappearance and struggles with what he finds. Dutch pursues a plan to retaliate against Palmer, and Fitzwilliam makes a surprising choice.
The Third Rail
Sep 21, 2014 · 44 min
Setrakian leads Eph, Fet and Nora in the hunt for the Master’s lair. Left behind at the pawnshop with Mariela, Zack risks his safety for Mariela's sake.
Last Rites
Sep 28, 2014 · 44 min
Dutch returns with a plan to broadcast Eph’s warning about the vampiric plague. However, they face a new threat when Eichhorst launches his own attack against the pawn shop. Palmer
The Master
Oct 5, 2014 · 44 min
Eph and Fet recon for an all-out assault that Setrakian assures them will finally kill the Master. Gus aligns himself with a strange new force, one that may swing the fight in an u