On the season finale of The Strain, Eph and Fet stage an all-out assault against The Master in hopes of either driving him out of his lair and toward a trap or surprising him in his lair and taking him out there. While the group doesn’t have much in the way of resources and manpower, they have the advantages of daytime and critical thinking, as they can outsmart these creatures and use what advantages they do have to help them save the world. Yet heading into a situation like this is dangerous in and of itself, so even if Fet and Eph manage to get the jump on The Master and do some damage to his legion of strigoi, they still have to find a way to get out of the lair without incurring any injuries and further debilitating their already small band of warriors.

Elsewhere on The Strain, Gus aligns himself with a strange new force in a bid for survival in a dangerous world.

The season finale of The Strain airs tonight at 10:00 on FX.

Do you think Eph and Fet will do any damage to The Master during their latest mission? Where will the group settle now that the pawn shop has been overrun by the strigoi? Is Gus safe in aligning himself with the vampire hunters?
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On tonight’s episode of The Strain, Eichorst organizes and executes a blitzing of the pawn shop in response to the attempted hit on The Master. In order for Palmer’s plan to work and the strain to infect the world’s population, all threats have to be neutralized, meaning that no one at the shop is to be spared the wrath of the strigoi. Even though Setrakian wants nothing more than to follow The Master deeper into the lair and take the one shot he has at freeing himself, he must listen to the rest of the group and return to the pawn shop if there’s any hope at beating back Eichorst and scoring the victory they were earlier denied. If he lets his pride and desperation get in the way of reason, he could irrevocably damage his inner circle and, thus, the chances of finally emerging victorious over The Master.

Elsewhere on The Strain, Palmer receives a special visitor.

The Strain airs tonight at 10:00 on FX.

Do you think any of the group will be taken out in Eichorst’s attack? Did the attack on The Master prove to be more trouble than it was worth? Who do you think will pay Palmer a visit?

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On tonight’s episode of The Strain, Eph, Nora, and Fet explore The Master’s lair in hopes of finding a weakness big enough to exploit and assessing the threat that they’re up against. While seeing the swarms of vampires populating the lair has to, on at least some level, be quite discouraging, the biggest thing that could come out of the journey is Eph embracing the reality of the situation after seeing empirical evidence of the outbreak’s impact. The strain impacting the city isn’t normal, nor is it human; it turns people into vicious killing machines capable of anything and the time that Eph’s wasted in clinging to his personal beliefs has undoubtedly cost many lives by this point. However, by finally coming on board the train of thought that Setrakian has laid out since the two of them met, Eph can right the wrongs that he’s committed and save the city from being consumed whole by the vampire threat. But first, he, Nora, and Fet are going to have to get out of the lair without being detected by The Master or his army of vampires.

Elsewhere on The Strain, Zack risks his safety for Mariela.

The Strain airs tonight at 10:00 on FX.

What do you think Eph and company will find while in The Master’s lair? Will this sojourn give them more confidence going forward or will seeing the swarm of vampires extinguish any hope they had of defeating The Master? For what reason will Zack put himself on the line for Mariela?

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On the next episode of The Strain, Eph investigates Kelly’s disappearance, but it turns out to not be as simple a matter as he might have hoped. The best case scenario for Eph was that Kelly, upon seeing that Matt had turned into this savage creature, got out of the house and went somewhere safe until she could get back in contact with him; however, Eph ends up tracking Kelly’s phone and learns that she was separated from the device long ago, a bad sign for his ability to get in contact with her and possibly a bad sign for her safety. Eph has been hanging on by a thread and with Jim’s death already weighing heavily on him, he can’t take any type of bad news about Kelly, not when he’s on the front lines of controlling this epidemic. He needs her to be okay and the city of New York needs her to be okay, but is Kelly okay?

Elsewhere on The Strain, Dutch retaliates against Palmer for misleading her regarding the purpose of the tech blackout, while Eldritch’s caregiver Mr. Fitzwilliams makes a surprising choice.

The Strain airs Sundays at 10:00 on FX.

Where do you think Kelly went once she discovered that Matt was infected? How will Dutch get her revenge on Palmer for using her skills for nefarious means? Will Mr. Fitzwilliams’ choice negatively impact Palmer’s quest for immortality?

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“We’ve never had any doubts about The Strain,” said John Landgraf, CEO, FX Networks and FX Productions. “Working with Guillermo del Toro, Carlton Cuse, and the brilliant cast led by Corey Stoll has been everything we had hoped it would be and more.  It is thrilling when you have a show that is a creative and commercial hit, which is a rare accomplishment in this increasingly crowded marketplace. We look forward having it on FX for as long as Carlton, Guillermo and Chuck Hogan need to tell this epic tale.”

Based on the novels by Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) and adapted for television by del Toro, Chuck Hogan (The Town), and Carlton Cuse (Lost), The Strain tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll), head of the CDC Canary Team in New York and one of the first to discover a deadly outbreak after an unusual incident on an airplane. Tasked with containing the outbreak, which bears similarities to an ancient strain of vampirism, Ephraim and the rest of his team must save humanity from being devoured from within.

In addition to Stoll, The Strain stars David Bradley (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), Mia Maestro (Frida), Miguel Gomez (Louie), Natalie Brown (Sophie), and Richard Sammel (Inglorious Basterds). The show’s renewal is the first decision FX has made about its current summer slate, which also includes crime drama The Bridge and comedies Married and You’re the Worst.

The Strain airs Sundays at 10:00 on FX. The second season of the show is said to incorporate elements of the second Strain novel by del Toro.

Have you been watching The Strain? If you’re a fan of the novels, which plot points are you most looking forward to seeing next season? Do you think the show should quicken its pace or are you okay with the slow burn of the first half of the season?

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Based on the series of novels by Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) and executive produced by Carlton Cuse (Lost), The Strain follows Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll), the head of the CDC Canary Team in New York City. After being called in to investigate a viral outbreak, Goodweather and his team discover that said outbreak has hallmarks of an ancient strain of vampirism, a finding that will forever change the course of human history. Ephraim and the rest of the Canary Team must now work to locate the cause of the outbreak, figure out a cure while saving as many lives as they can, and save the city before it’s completely taken over by the infected.

In addition to Stoll, The Strain stars David Bradley (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) as Professor Abraham Setrakian, a Holocaust survivor turned pawn shop owner who may possess important answers concerning the outbreak; Mia Maestro (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2) as biochemist Dr. Nora Martinez, who becomes a fearless warrior when encountered with the reality of the outbreak; Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring) as CDC Administrator Jim Kent, a man who works alongside Ephraim and helps contain the outbreak; Kevin Durand (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) as Vasiliy Fet, a Ukrainian rat exterminator who joins the war against the vampires; and Robert Maillet (Sherlock Holmes) as the Master, one of the seven ancient vampires.

The series premiere of The Strain is set to air Sunday, July 13th at 10:00 on FX. You can check out a full list of FX and FXX summer premiere dates here.

Will you be watching The Strain? Do the teasers released thus far match the vibe of the source novels? Is FX wise in putting this show on Sundays against a heavy onslaught of cable competition?

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From Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, The Strain tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll), the head of the CDC Canary Team in New York. When he and the team are called in to investigate an unusual occurrence at JFK Airport, they find a mysterious viral outbreak that has the hallmarks of an ancient strain of vampirism that could threaten humanity as they know it. Soon enough, they’re leading the fight to eradicate the strain, but do they have the type of personnel and weaponry necessary to eliminate the strain and defeat the hoards of undead that are left in its wake?

Based on a trilogy of novels by del Toro and to be showran by Carlton Cuse (Lost, Bates Motel), The Strain stars the likes of David Bradley (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), Kevin Durand (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Leslie Hope (The River), Robert Maillet (Dark Rising: Warrior of Worlds), and Richard Sammel (Alone Against the Time).

In addition to her role as Detective Lydia Adams on the TNT drama, cancelled earlier this year, King has appeared on the likes of The Big Bang Theory, 24, and Leap of Faith. She joins Melanie Merkosky (Continuum) in recurring on the next FX original series, with Merkosky lined up to portray the cancer-afflicted wife of a CDC administrator.

The Strain will premiere sometime in July 2014. You can check out the cryptic first promo for the series here.

Will you be watching The Strain? Do you think that the show will be able to convey the heart of the novel series it’s based on while still becoming its own animal? Are you happy to have King back on television so soon after Southland‘s cancellation?

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In addition to Stoll, The Strain stars the likes of David Bradley (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) as Professor Abraham Setrakian, a Holocaust survivor turned pawn shop owner; Kevin Durand (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) as Ukrainian rat exterminator Vasilly Fet, who joins the war against the vampires; Mia Maestro (Frida) as biochemist-turned-fierce-warrior Dr. Nora Martinez; Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers) as Jim Kelly, a CDC administrator who works closely with Goodweather and Martinez; and Jonathan Hyde (Titanic) as Eldritch Palmer, a billionaire looking to become immortal by any means necessary.

The Strain is set to premiere July 2014 on FX. The series is said to be on track to run anywhere from 3-5 seasons, provided that ratings hold up enough for at least two renewals.

Will you be watching The Strain? Does the first promo for the show intrigue you at all? How would you like the advertising campaign for The Strain to look?

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“The Strain books are near and dear to my heart and now, Chuck and I have the blessing of a partnership with Carlton and FX that holds great promise,” said del Toro.  “Working with FX has yielded an amazing experience with total creative freedom and support.”

The Strain tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the CDC Canary Team in New York. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious disease outbreak that has hallmarks of an ancient strain of vampirism. Before long, the strain spreads throughout the country and the team is forced to the frontlines in the battle for humanity. The cast includes the likes of Corey Stoll, Sean Astin, Mia Maestro, Kevin Durand, and Natalie Brown.

The series was one of two drama pilots in contention for a series pick up at the network, the other being Middle East-set Tyrant, executive produced by Homeland‘s Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff. However, a pick up for The Strain, which has had a writer’s room assembled for quite a while, doesn’t mean that Tyrant is dead, necessarily. In fact, that series is said to have a writer’s room of its own, meaning that FX liked what they’ve seen enough to want to know where the series would go if it were to be picked up. With a decision on The Strain, word on Tyrant could be coming sooner rather than later.

Will you be watching The Strain? Do you think the show will fit in with the rest of FX’s drama? Is summer the right time of year to air a show like this?

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Based on the series of novels of the same name, The Strain stars Corey Stoll as Dr. Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He”s put in charge of investigating a mysterious outbreak that looks like an ancient strain of vampirism and, should it not be contained, could bring the world as we know it to its knees. The pilot, which will be directed by Guillermo del Toro, also stars the likes of Oscar nominee John Hurt (V For Vendetta) as Holocaust survivor and pawn shop owner Abraham Setrakian; Mia Maestro (Frida) as biochemist Dr. Nora Martinez, who must become a warrior in order to survive; and Lauren Lee Smith (Trick “r Treat) as Ephraim”s ex-wife Kelly, who avoids his warnings about the contagion and might pay the ultimate price because of that.

FX is said to be eyeing a 13-episode pickup of the show, which is set to begin principal photography on its pilot episode in September. The network has one other drama pilot in contention in Howard Gordon”s Tyrant, following an unassuming American family drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation.

Will you be watching The Strain if it gets picked up to series? If you”ve read the novels, how do you think a filmed adaptation will turn out? Is it exciting that people like del Toro are getting involved in television?

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