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The StrainThe Strain

The Strain is 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. Co-Creators, Executive Producers and Writers Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan co-wrote the pilot script for The Strain, which was directed by del Toro. Emmy® Award winning Writer and Producer Carlton Cuse serves as Executive Producer/Showrunner and Writer. Gary Ungar also serves as Executive Producer. An FX Networks Original Series.more

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Episode 1

The Game

Revolution spells game over for the mob's golden goose in Havana; a new game begins for the CIA as it grapples with presidential orders to have Fidel Castro "sawed off."

Episode 2

The Betrayers

The CIA begins working with a rogue gallery of colorful characters as it attempts to "eliminate" Cuban leader Fidel Castro; foremost among them is legendary mob fixer, "Handsome Johnny" Roselli.

Episode 3

The Setup

The private life of Chicago mob gangster and spy, Sam Giancana gets unwanted attention from the FBI and the press just as the CIA prepares its top-secret invasion of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs.

Episode 4

The Action

Facing political humiliation, the Kennedys double down on their plot against Castro; meanwhile, things get personal for gangster spy Johnny Roselli and he decides to take matters into his own hands.

Episode 5

The Showdown

Conflict between the U.S. and Castro boils over when the CIA's actions in Cuba lead to a nuclear showdown with the Soviets; Roselli must contend with news of a national tragedy in Dallas.

Episode 6

Fallout

The fallout begins as Johnny Roselli, Sam Giancana and the CIA face their actions as the lid blows off their involvement in the Castro assassination plots.

Season 3 First Look

Swan Song

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The Strain

The Strain is 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. Co-Creators, Executive Producers and Writers Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan co-wrote the pilot script for The Strain, which was directed by del Toro. Emmy® Award winning Writer and Producer Carlton Cuse serves as Executive Producer/Showrunner and Writer. Gary Ungar also serves as Executive Producer. An FX Networks Original Series.

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