The Strain

Fun Facts & Trivia

• Corey Stoll, who plays Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, was critically acclaimed for his performance, earning a Saturn Award nomination for Best Actor on Television.
• The series is based on a novel trilogy co-written by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and author Chuck Hogan, which helps to enhance its rich narrative.
• "The Strain" received praise for its unique take on the vampire genre, blending traditional folklore with modern scientific elements, and has influenced subsequent vampire-themed media.
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