When a mysterious plane lands in New York with all passengers seemingly dead, CDC epidemiologist Dr. Ephraim Goodweather is called to investigate β only to discover a horrifying truth: a viral strain has turned the victims into parasitic vampires. As the infection spreads, society begins to unravel, and Eph is forced to team up with an unlikely group of survivors, including an aging vampire hunter and a streetwise exterminator, to combat an ancient evil reborn in modern times.
At the heart of the chaos is “The Master” β an ageless being with godlike control over the Strigoi, aiming to create a new world order where humanity is nothing more than cattle. As the virus turns cities into nightmarish wastelands, the resistance fights not just for survival but to uncover the ancient origins of the strain and the mystic battle that has raged for centuries between light and darkness.
Personal lives are shattered in the wake of global collapse. Eph must confront his crumbling family, a son caught in the crossfire, and his own descent into obsession. Meanwhile, alliances blur as former friends become enemies and sacrifices are made in the name of survival. The series delves deep into the psychological toll of apocalypse, where every choice comes at a cost.
In its gripping finale, The Strain brings its mythos full circle β with ancient texts, nuclear gambits, and the ultimate face-off against evil incarnate. It is not just a story of monsters, but of humanityβs fragile hope, resilience, and the unbearable weight of choosing who gets to liveβ¦ and who must die.