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The Strain
The Strain (2014) is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama, mystery show created by Guillermo del Toro. On TV Addict, players averaged 1.4/5, with 35% solving the puzzle and 65% failing it, making it the #7 brutalest puzzle of 79 in the archive. A high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.
TV Addict Difficulty: Brutal
1.4/5
Avg Score
35%
Solved
65%
Failed
40
Players
#7
Difficulty Rank
The TV Addict Puzzle
Puzzle #72 · August 16, 2026 · answer revealed below
The Setup (Clue 5)
A mysterious pathogen arrives in New York City with deadly and transformative effects
The Character (Clue 4)
A CDC doctor races to understand the outbreak before the city is overwhelmed
The Conflict (Clue 3)
An ancient creature is behind the contagion, and it has been here before
The Twist (Clue 2)
A Holocaust survivor has been waiting decades for a chance to stop the threat
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Dr. Ephraim Goodweather fights a vampire plague unleashed on New York in this FX series
The Strain
Cast
Corey Stoll as Dr. Ephraim GoodweatherKevin Durand as Vasiliy FetMiguel Gómez as Augustin 'Gus' ElizaldeDavid Bradley as Professor Abraham SetrakianJonathan Hyde as Eldritch PalmerRichard Sammel as Thomas EichorstMax Charles as Zach GoodweatherRuta Gedmintas as Dutch Velders
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is The Strain hard to guess on TV Addict?
- The Strain had an average score of 1.4/5. 35% of players solved it, while 65% failed — a brutal puzzle.
- Who created The Strain?
- The Strain was created by Guillermo del Toro, Carlton Cuse.
- Who stars in The Strain?
- The Strain stars Corey Stoll, Kevin Durand, Miguel Gómez, David Bradley, Jonathan Hyde, Richard Sammel, Max Charles, Ruta Gedmintas.
- What genre is The Strain?
- The Strain is listed under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery.
- Where does The Strain rank in TV Addict difficulty?
- The Strain ranks #7 of 79 TV Addict shows by average score (1 = hardest).