The Strain

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Season 2
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 13, 2014
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 86 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 86
  3. Negative: 10 out of 86
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  1. tpotz
    Jul 17, 2015
    10
    LOVE this show!! It has it all.....engaging characters, new twist on vampire lore, plenty of "edge of your seat" moments. Successfully marries biological research with new vampire elements and political activity for a new fresh feel that keeps you coming back for more. Each character is strongly developed in ways that make you really care what happens to each of them. Young Zack has beenLOVE this show!! It has it all.....engaging characters, new twist on vampire lore, plenty of "edge of your seat" moments. Successfully marries biological research with new vampire elements and political activity for a new fresh feel that keeps you coming back for more. Each character is strongly developed in ways that make you really care what happens to each of them. Young Zack has been re-cast...ok with that, but please don't re-cast anyone else. Hope to see many seasons of this one.… Expand
  2. NShep53
    Jul 16, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The zany show "The Strain" is back and better than ever.

    Taking places soon after the Master got away last season, things are a slow build in the first episode of the second season. This doesn't mean it is boring however. Abraham, Eph and the crew are on their separate ways for most the of episode and all the storylines are just as interesting as last season. If you haven't seen the Strain yet, catch up by watching the first season.

    With an awesome introduction to the Master, Abraham on the hunt and Eph and Nora trying to find a cure, things are definitely rolling on the Strain. I can't wait to see what happen next and to see what is up with Eph's wife and the feelers!    … Expand
  3. spartacus215
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    I will start off by saying that I just recently binge-watched Seasons One and Two within roughly a two week time span and I absolutely love the show. P.S This is a review for both seasons 1&2. The story takes place in present day New York spanning most of the five boroughs and it's about a Vampire Plague that starts to ravage NY. The story is wonderfully executed as it does take time forI will start off by saying that I just recently binge-watched Seasons One and Two within roughly a two week time span and I absolutely love the show. P.S This is a review for both seasons 1&2. The story takes place in present day New York spanning most of the five boroughs and it's about a Vampire Plague that starts to ravage NY. The story is wonderfully executed as it does take time for the infection to spread and they don't rush that at all which I admire. The story overall is excellent especially with all the intricate and minor details that are shared and the flashbacks of key characters. The acting is remarkable for what the premise is at hand and usually one person stands out to me in a show but here there were a good three to five people that were Awesome. I mean you have Abraham,Fet, Eph and even the villain Eichorst were Superb. The actors really sell it on screen. The action is dope with the blood and gore effects being top-notch. The action scenes in S1 are cool and in S2 they are crazy and in S3 they look to be Insane. The action will not leave you disappointed at all and will leave you wanting more of it. The cinematography was executed perfectly with everything feeling in the place that it should. I will close by saying that if you have not watched this Phenomenal show yet then you're missing out especially since S3 airs this Sunday on 8/28/2016. Watch it on HULU or buy it either way please support it. Take Care.… Expand
  4. pinball123
    Oct 12, 2015
    8
    Still enjoy this show. May not have the budget of some other shows in the same genre but it's more consistent than the walking dead just lacks the big show stopper episodes they seem to pull out for finales and season returns.
  5. WJS
    Oct 25, 2015
    7
    The 2nd season of The Strain is not bad. It carries on the same routine, elaborate vampire horror plot. It's melodramatic and violent and gory and even takes on some interesting sub plots regarding the love lives of several of the characters. I'm intrigued to see where the 3rd season takes us.

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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jeff Jensen
    Jul 20, 2015
    67
    The Strain knows how to to gross. It needs to get better at the engrossing part. [24 Jul 2015, p.50]
  2. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Cynthia Fuchs
    Jul 14, 2015
    70
    The Strain reifies its connections between political and melodramatic themes with the gory action for which the series is best known--the monsters’ neck-piercing six-foot tongues, the silver bullets’ exploding effects--in kitschy evidence during the battle against that takes up the bulk of the storage facility scene.
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  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer
    Reviewed by: Mark Dawidziak
    Jul 13, 2015
    60
    The Strain continues to rely too much on action and not enough on compelling character development. The uneven results are entertaining but hardly infectious.
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