D+
The Strain: “The Master”
There is almost nothing more The Strain than the first season of The Strain ending with a mission statement voiceover,…
The Strain - Season 1
C+
The Strain: “Last Rites”
It looks like The Strain is finally pulling out the big guns, with Carlton Cuse on board to co-write the last two…
C-
The Strain: “The Third Rail”
It’s probably not the best sign if an episode title immediately makes you think about the Third Reich, but given The…
C+
The Strain: “Loved Ones”
The Strain’s first season is coming to a close, and already, I’m interested to know what will happen in the second…
B-
The Strain: “The Disappeared”
With “Creatures Of The Night” being the most entertaining episode of the season so far, it immediately put a lot of…
B
The Strain: “Creatures Of The Night”
In theory, “Creatures Of The Night” has everything The Strain has been lacking and is everything the series should be…
A-
The Strain: “For Services Rendered”
In case you missed it, FX renewed The Strain for a second season. Congratulations to both the cast and crew. Despite…
A-
The Strain: “Occultation”
What better way to bring The Strain’s vampire infestation closer to the forefront than with an eclipse (or occultation,…
D+
The Strain: “Runaways”
Consider this a disclaimer for “Runaways” and every future episode of The Strain until further notice: At this point, I…
B
The Strain: “It’s Not For Everyone”
Is there a more fitting title for an episode of The Strain than “It’s Not For Everyone”? Every episode so far has…
B-
The Strain: “Gone Smooth”
This week’s episode of The Strain isn’t much better than the previous two in terms of dialogue (it’s still filled with…
C+
The Strain: “The Box”
“You will not avenge anyone. You’re not a hero. Or a savior. You’re just a number.”
C+
The Strain: “Night Zero”
Depending on who you ask, describing The Strain as “The Walking Dead with vampires” is either high praise or an…