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The Strain

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.

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Cast & Crew See All

Corey Stoll
Ephraim Goodweather
David Bradley
Abraham Setrakian
Kevin Durand
Vasiliy Fet

Season 4 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Worm Turns

Sun, Jul 16, 201747 mins

Out of the ashes of humanity's nuclear war, Night Eternal has begun. Haunted by the atrocities committed by his son, Eph abandons NYC for Philadelphia. His solitude is cut short when he encounters new fighters who rekindle his drive to fight back. Tasked by Setrakian, Fet and Quinlan search for a new means of stopping the Master.

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Awards

  • 2014 - Critics' Choice TV Award - Most Exciting New Series - winner
  • 2015 - Satellite Award - Best Television Series, Genre - nominated
  • 2015 - Golden Reel Award - Best Sound Editing - Short Form Dialogue and ADR in Television - nominated
  • 2014 - TV Guide Award - Favorite Horror Series - nominated

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