TV series
The Strain
Overview
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2014-07-13
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 seasons
- Episodes
- 46 episodes
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
- Network
- FX
- Production
- Mirada, Double Dare You
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Corey Stoll as Dr. Ephraim Goodweather
- Kevin Durand as Vasiliy Fet
- Miguel Gómez as Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde
- David Bradley as Professor Abraham Setrakian
- Jonathan Hyde as Eldritch Palmer
- Richard Sammel as Thomas Eichorst
- Max Charles as Zach Goodweather
- Ruta Gedmintas as Dutch Velders
- Natalie Brown as Kelly Goodweather
- Mía Maestro as Dr. Nora Martinez
- Robin Atkin Downes as The Master (voice)
- Rupert Penry-Jones as Mr. Quinlan
Creators and crew
- Guillermo del Toro - Creator
- Carlton Cuse - Creator
- J. Miles Dale - Director
- Kevin Dowling - Director
- Peter Weller - Director
- Vincenzo Natali - Director
Seasons
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