"The Strain" is a horror drama television series based on the novel trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. The story follows a viral outbreak in New York City that transforms humans into vampire-like creatures known as Strigoi. A team of CDC officials, led by Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, works to combat the epidemic and uncover its origins. The series explores themes of survival, fear, and the struggle between good and evil. As the infection spreads, the characters face moral dilemmas and personal challenges, while the ancient vampire Master seeks to dominate humanity. The show aired from 2014 to 2017.