The Strain (2014–2017)
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TMDb7.465/10· 2K votesAbout The Strain
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.
Cast of The Strain
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
Rupert Penry-Jones
as Mr. Quinlan
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