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The Strain (2014 - 2017)

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Mystery
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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.

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Guillermo del Toro , Carlton Cuse ,

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The Strain Short Brief

The Strain is a horror drama television series based on the novel trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. The story unfolds as a mysterious viral outbreak begins to transform the population of New York City into vampiric creatures. Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the CDC's viral outbreak team, leads a group of survivors, including a brilliant but reclusive vampire expert, Abraham Setrakian, and a determined nurse, Nora Martinez, to combat the rising threat. As they uncover a dark conspiracy involving ancient forces and a powerful vampire known as 'The Master', they must race against time to prevent the apocalypse. Blending elements of horror, science fiction, and thriller, The Strain explores themes of survival, sacrifice, and the nature of evil, while delivering a mix of intense action, psychological drama, and supernatural elements throughout its four-season run.

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The Strain Cast and Characters - Full Details

Corey Stoll Corey Stoll as Dr. Ephraim Goodweather
Kevin Durand Kevin Durand as Vasiliy Fet
Miguel Gómez Miguel Gómez as Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde
David Bradley David Bradley as Professor Abraham Setrakian
Jonathan Hyde Jonathan Hyde as Eldritch Palmer
Richard Sammel Richard Sammel as Thomas Eichorst

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Keywords

new york citybased on novel or bookvampireoutbreaksurvivaldiseasebitingvampirismvirushorror

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