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The Strain

7.520144 seasonsTV-MATV 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 7.3
E2
The Blood Tax
Jul 23, 2017 7.1
E3
One Shot
Jul 30, 2017 7.0
E4
New Horizons
Aug 6, 2017 7.5
E5
Belly of the Beast
Aug 13, 2017 7.3
E6
Tainted Love
Aug 20, 2017 7.5
E7
Ouroboros
Aug 27, 2017 7.4
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

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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The Strain — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Strain?

The Strain is streaming on Hulu, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Strain on Netflix?

No, The Strain is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Hulu and Philo.

Is The Strain on Amazon Prime Video?

The Strain isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Strain for free?

The Strain is available on Hulu and Philo in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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.