The Strain makes the most of its familiar themes through an effective mix of supernatural thrills and B-movie gore -- though it may not appeal to everyone. Read critic reviews
The Strain (2014)
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Episodes
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1. Night Zero
Air date: Jul 13, 2014
Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and his team investigate a plane that lands in New York City with everyone on board dead; pawnbroker Abraham Setrakian is convinced that something sinister is beginning.
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2. The Box
Air date: Jul 20, 2014
The four survivors begin manifesting strange symptoms, but Eph and Nora's attempt to quarantine them is thwarted; Setrakian receives a surprise visit from an old acquaintance.
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3. Gone Smooth
Air date: Jul 27, 2014
Eph and Nora fight to save Capt. Redfern's life; a spike in rat attacks signals Fet that something inexplicable is happening below the city; Setrakian begins his own merciless plan to stop the spread of the disease.
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4. It's Not For Everyone
Air date: Aug 3, 2014
A secret autopsy demonstrates the bizarre progression of the mystery virus; Eph and Nora race to find the father of the youngest victim of the plane tragedy; Ansel takes desperate measures to protect his family.
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5. Runaways
Air date: Aug 10, 2014
Eph reluctantly joins Setrakian's quest in hopes of gathering enough evidence to warrant a citywide quarantine; Fet encounters the unexpected inside the subway tunnels; a medical emergency threatens Palmer's master plan.
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6. Occultation
Air date: Aug 17, 2014
It's the beginning of the end as Setrakian realizes that the upcoming eclipse is the apex for viral infection; meanwhile, Eph is arrested after warning Kelly to leave with Zack before the plague spreads; Eichhorst has one last job for Gus.
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7. For Services Rendered
Air date: Aug 24, 2014
Setrakian, Eph and Nora formulate a plan to track down the Master using Jim as bait; Eichhorst and Setrakian's pasts are revealed; Neeva struggles to protect the children while encountering a mysterious stranger.
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8. Creatures of the Night
Air date: Aug 31, 2014
Setrakian gains a new and unlikely disciple after discovering the potency of ultraviolet light against the strigoi; a quick trip to a Brooklyn convenience store turns into a deadly all-night siege.
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9. The Disappeared
Air date: Sep 7, 2014
Eph learns that Kelly is missing; Dutch reveals her role in Palmer's plan; Gus is forced to make a difficult decision about Felix.
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10. Loved Ones
Air date: Sep 14, 2014
Eph investigates Kelly's disappearance and struggles with what he finds; Dutch pursues a plan to retaliate against Palmer; Fitzwilliam makes a surprising choice.
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Critic Reviews for The Strain: Season 1
Audience Reviews for The Strain: Season 1
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I really enjoyed the new take on the "Vampire" or Stregoi as they are called in the strain. The cast was excellent and had real chemistry throughout. The story was so well written it kept me interested and entertained. I couldn't wait until season 2. Definitely one of the best horror/action series I have seen in a long time.
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I love this show, uts absolutely worth a watch if you are even slightly interested. The Vampire lore here is great
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One of the most deliciously depressing series I have ever seen, as depressing as the Walking Dead or any global apocalypse scenario, where humanity falls into darkness simply because of arrogance, infighting and close-mindedness. The viewer might ask why this plague did not consume humanity before. As the series rolls out there are genuine reasons for that, based on our scientific progress, coupled with social isolation and mistrust. All the emo vampire shows with pale tall models are pathetic and bizarre compared to this realistic horror saga. To portray the strigoi vampire species as a pathogenic host-based organism is a genius move. The mechanisms and modalities of this species make sense as they are rooted firmly in biology. The special effects are equally compelling and gory, a real blood fest sure to please any horror fan. The characters of this show are relatable and memorable. Each person does their very best to turn the tide in favour or against humanity, based on their ethos. Certainly Abraham Setrakian and Thomas Eichorst tower over the rest, ancient immortal foes against each other. The other great strife between the Master and the Born is an epic duel of fates. The supporting cast makes a great team across the board, demonstrating the central theme of the show, that evil uses love to win. The deep roots of the series in history add tremendous depth to the events, showing the repeating cycle of good versus evil. This show embodies "The only thing necessary for evil to triumph in the world is that the good do nothing". Though the series is a short 4 seasons, it completes a beautiful arc and ends with a clean slice. A really well-made show that puts you through the wringer with tension and shock, but does not once lose its footing and consistency.
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This was the scariest TV show I've ever watched. Just awesome! Mr. DelToro and crew must have had a blast coming up with ways to scare their audience. WELL DONE! Great script and dialogue. Solid directing and the casting was PERFECT! Just great how they use people of all ages, accents and backgrounds. Makes for a super colorful cast to compliment the super colorful bloody monsters. A side note: I was watching the season/episode where the zombies are after the heroes at midnight, quite spooky. As the zombies attacked, lights go out.... and just as that happened my lights went out and I lost internet service. What a great and terrifying coincidence! I hope it doesn't happen during this second viewing though. Ha ha ha
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Poor, even ignoring the rediculous idea people just accept vampirism as a fact of life like its conrona virus, the compelling aspects of this quickly die off, the dialogue wasnt written to be spoken ether in english or by human beings in general, the one or two nice ideas are dropped in favour of dumb fuck main character being a shitty dad because obviously that worked for the more popular zombie show this apes, and yes, thats crap sprinkled with americana too, the refreshingly characters soon wear thin, its clearly padding for time by doing everything ten times in a row so the dumb fuck americans can notice on fhe few occasions they look up from inside their popcorn bucket.
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Low production value, stale acting, poor continuity, over-lit and dated look with a flimsy script. Looks like a network television show from the 90's. Del Torro should be ashamed.
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That's a good one, more than I expected from a tv show about vampires, good and it's worth checking out
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I just started watching it oh my God so good.
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Fed serie og synd der ikke kom en sæson 5 ;(
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Scary and thrilling edge of my seat vampire thriller
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