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The Strain

The Strain

Description: A team investigates a mysterious viral outbreak with characteristics of an evil strain of vampirism.
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Year Released: 2014
Number of seasons: 4
Number of episodes: 46
Adapted From: The Strain Trilogy
Network: FX
Writers: Guillermo del Toro, Carlton Cuse, Chuck Hogan, Bradley Thompson, David Weddle
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