The Strain

7.5 (2036 votes)• 2014• 44m•Ended

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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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Languages: English, Spanish

Starring Cast: Corey Stoll, Kevin Durand, Miguel Gómez, David Bradley, Jonathan Hyde, Richard Sammel

Cast

Corey Stoll

Dr. Ephraim Goodweather

Kevin Durand

Vasiliy Fet

Miguel Gómez

Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde

David Bradley

Professor Abraham Setrakian

Jonathan Hyde

Eldritch Palmer

Richard Sammel

Thomas Eichorst

Max Charles

Zach Goodweather

Ruta Gedmintas

Dutch Velders

Rupert Penry-Jones

Mr. Quinlan

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