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The Strain

7.520144 seasonsMA15+TV SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery

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…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Worm Turns
Jul 16, 2017 7.2
E2
The Blood Tax
Jul 23, 2017 7.1
E3
One Shot
Jul 30, 2017 7.1
E4
New Horizons
Aug 6, 2017 7.4
E5
Belly of the Beast
Aug 13, 2017 7.4
E6
Tainted Love
Aug 20, 2017 7.5
E7
Ouroboros
Aug 27, 2017 7.5
E8
Extraction
Sep 3, 2017 7.5
E9
The Traitor
Sep 10, 2017 7.4
E10
The Last Stand
Sep 17, 2017 7.6

Cast

CSCorey Stoll
Corey Stoll
Ephraim Goodweather
KDKevin Durand
Kevin Durand
Vasiliy Fet
MGMiguel Gómez
Miguel Gómez
Gus Elizalde
DBDavid Bradley
David Bradley
Abraham Setrakian
JHJonathan Hyde
Jonathan Hyde
Eldritch Palmer
RSRichard Sammel
Richard Sammel
Thomas Eichorst
MCMax Charles
Max Charles
Zach Goodweather
RGRuta Gedmintas
Ruta Gedmintas
Dutch Velders
RPRupert Penry-Jones
Rupert Penry-Jones
Mr. Quinlan

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The Strain — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Strain?

The Strain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and 7plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Strain on Netflix?

No, The Strain is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus.

Is The Strain on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Strain is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Strain for free?

The Strain is available to stream free (with ads) on 7plus in Australia.

How many seasons are in The Strain?

The Strain has 4 seasons in total (46 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of The Strain out yet?

Yes — all 46 episodes across 4 seasons of The Strain are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of The Strain?

No — The Strain ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.

What book is The Strain based on?

The Strain is based on The Strain by Guillermo del Toro.