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The Strain

TV2014 – 20174 seasons46 episodes eps
FX#19Sci-Fi & Fantasy#208Drama#533
TV Rank
May 30, 2026
#797
Most popular TV show
Buzz Score
May 30, 2026
0.9
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The Strain

The Strain is a thrilling television series that combines horror, drama, and science fiction. Based on the novel trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, the show follows a group of survivors as they combat a viral outbreak that turns humans into bloodthirsty creatures. As the virus spreads rapidly, the team, led by a CDC epidemiologist, must uncover the origins of the contagion and find a way to stop it. With intense suspense, gripping storytelling, and chilling special effects, The Strain is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Status
Ended
First aired
2014
Last aired
2017
Seasons
4
Episodes
46
Runtime
44 min
Rating
TV-MA
Streaming
HuluAMC Plus Apple TV Channel AMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+
Rankings
#797All TV#19FX#533Drama
Links
r/TheStrainWikipediaOfficial site
Daily update · May 30, 2026

The Strain ranks #797 most popular TV show with a Buzz Score of 0.9. It peaked at #1,569 of all time (Aug 10 – Sep 8, 2025). It ranks #471 over the past 365 days.

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Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 30, 2026

Overall, network, and genre
#797
TV
#19
FX
#533
Drama
#152
Mystery

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
3.7
#1,569Overall rank
Aug 10 – Sep 8, 2025
1-Year Buzz Score
1.8
#471Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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8,644
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Wikipedia
998
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#1,643
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#1
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4.9
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3.0
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2.3
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