The Strain Season 1 • TV Show
The Strain • TV Show • Rating 7.5 out of 10
seasons Season 1 
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Seasons of The Strain
The Strain currently has 4 seasons and 46 episodes. Most episodes run for around 44 minutes, offering a comfortable mid-length viewing experience. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 2017.
The Strain Season 2 • TV Show
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release-radar
Are there new episodes of The Strain coming?
The Strain is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on September 17, 2017. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of TV-MA (US), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for The Strain
Watch 2 official trailers, teasers and promos for The Strain in one place. These previews span from April 2016 through February 2023, giving you a sense of how the tone and scale of the series has evolved over time. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
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overview
What is The Strain about?
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. It blends sci-fi & fantasy, drama and mystery elements. The series reflects a distinct Mexico and United States of America style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creators, Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for The Strain
The Strain has been releasing episodes between July 2014 and September 2017 across 4 seasons. So far there are 46 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. On average, new seasons have arrived roughly once a year (13 months between premieres), which is a common pattern for scripted TV.
cast
Cast and creators of The Strain
The main cast includes Corey Stoll, Kevin Durand and Miguel Gómez. Behind the scenes, it is created by Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse.
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