The Strain
The Strain

The Strain (2014 – 2017)

2014 • 4 seasons • Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama • TV-MA
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Episode 2 — The Box

Season 1 • The Strain
Released: 2014-07-20 • Sci-Fi & Fantasy/Drama/Mystery
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The four survivors begin manifesting strange symptoms, but Eph and Nora's attempt to quarantine them is thwarted as the disinformation campaign begins. Meanwhile, in jail, Setrakian receives a surprise visit from an old - a very old - acquaintance.

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Episode air date20.07.2014
Episode runtime44 min
Episode rating6.68
GenresSci-Fi & Fantasy / Drama / Mystery
TMDB series rating7.5
IMDb series rating7.3
Series statusEnded
Age rating17+
CountryUS

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Cast

Corey Stoll
Corey Stoll
Dr. Ephraim Goodweather
Kevin Durand
Kevin Durand
Vasiliy Fet
Miguel Gómez
Miguel Gómez
Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde
David Bradley
David Bradley
Professor Abraham Setrakian
Jonathan Hyde
Jonathan Hyde
Eldritch Palmer
Richard Sammel
Richard Sammel
Thomas Eichorst
Max Charles
Max Charles
Zach Goodweather
Ruta Gedmintas
Ruta Gedmintas
Dutch Velders
Rupert Penry-Jones
Rupert Penry-Jones
Mr. Quinlan

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