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The Strain

The Strain

2014–2017 · TV · 4 seasons · 46 episodes · TV-MA

The series ran 4 seasons across 46 episodes and has ended. Streaming on Hulu.

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Synopsis

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.

Ratings

SourceRatingWeight
IMDb7.3/1071%
TMDB7.5/102,077 votes29%
Balasaur Score74100%

Seasons

1Season 113 ep2014
2Season 213 ep2015
3Season 310 ep2016
4Season 410 ep2017

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Cast

Episode ratings

5.98.0

46 of 46 episodes rated on TMDB

Season 4 has the highest average, 7.4 across 10 episodes. Season 2 has the lowest, 6.8.

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