The Strain
Created by Guillermo del Toro, Carlton Cuse
On FX
A sustained apocalyptic horror thriller that treats vampirism as a viral plague, maintaining high tension and paranoia across four seasons of escalating urban collapse.
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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Like The Strain
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Strain
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Strain, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Strain, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Strain, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
