The Strain (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2014, The Strain is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama and mystery series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Strain stars Corey Stoll as Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, Kevin Durand as Vasiliy Fet, Miguel Gómez as Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde and Mía Maestro as Dr. Nora Martinez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Strain has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strain tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strain (2014)?
- In US, The Strain is available to stream on Hulu, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Strain worth watching?
- The Strain holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Strain?
- The Strain stars Corey Stoll, Kevin Durand, Miguel Gómez, Mía Maestro and David Bradley.
- When was The Strain released?
- The Strain was released in 2014.