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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.
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- E1 Night ZeroNext upJul 13, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
When a plane lands in New York City with everyone on board dead, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, head of the CDC’s Canary Project, and his team are called upon to investigate. Harlem pawnbroker Abraham Setrakian races to the airport, convinced that what looks at first like a mysterious viral outbreak might be the beginning of something infinitely more sinister.
Guest stars: Natalie Brown (Kelly Goodweather), Lance Henriksen (Narrator (voice)), Andrew Divoff (Peter Bishop), Rachael Crawford (Therapist), Dov Tiefenbach (Air Traffic Controller), Karen Glave (Rose - Flight Attendant), Adriano Sobretodo Jr. (Peter - Flight Attendant), Joe Pingue (Caldwell)
- E2 The BoxJul 20, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
The four survivors begin manifesting strange symptoms, but Eph and Nora's attempt to quarantine them is thwarted as the disinformation campaign begins. Meanwhile, in jail, Setrakian receives a surprise visit from an old - a very old - acquaintance.
Guest stars: Jack Kesy (Gabriel Bolivar), Natalie Brown (Kelly Goodweather), Inga Cadranel (Diane), Jacqueline Byers (Cleo), Joe Pingue (Caldwell), Lindsay Owen Pierre (Det. Marc Weber), Jean Pearson (Germaine), Peter Spence (Richard)
- E3 Gone SmoothJul 27, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
Eph and Nora fight to save Captain Redfern's life before coming face-to-face with the horrifying effects of the virus. A spike in rat attacks signals Fet that something inexplicable is happening deep below the city. Released from jail, Setrakian begins his own merciless plan to stop the spread of the disease.
Guest stars: Jack Kesy (Gabriel Bolivar), Natalie Brown (Kelly Goodweather), Jonathan Potts (Captain Doyle Redfern), Barry Flatman (Flaxton), Genevieve Kang (Jax), Ali Momen (Dr. William Lester), Scott Yaphe (Sledge), Matthew Bennett (Foster)
- E4 It's Not for EveryoneAug 3, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
A secret autopsy demonstrates the bizarre progression of the mystery virus, prompting Jim to make a startling confession. Eph and Nora race to find the father of the youngest victim of the plane tragedy, but someone unexpected beats them to it. Ansel, in the grip of disease, takes desperate measures to protect his family.
Guest stars: Ruta Gedmintas (Dutch Velders), Isabelle Nélisse (Emma Arnot), Steven McCarthy (Gary Arnot), Evan Robinson (Benjy Barbour), Claire Robinson (Haily Barbour), Kingsley Ngadi (Nigerian), Tino Demitro (Parking Attendant), Nikolai Witschl (Ansel Barbour)
- E5 RunawaysAug 10, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
With Nora gone, Eph reluctantly joins Setrakian's quest in hopes of gathering enough evidence to warrant a citywide quarantine. Fet encounters the unexpected inside the subway tunnels, and a medical emergency threatens Palmer's master plan.
Guest stars: Jack Kesy (Gabriel Bolivar), Kathleen Chalfant (Abraham's Grandmother), Larry Fessenden (Jack Noon), Nikolai Witschl (Ansel Barbour), Regina King (Ruby Wain), Alex Paxton-Beesley (Ann-Marie Barbour), Rhys Ward (Jacob Setrakian), Joan Massiah (Doris)
- E6 OccultationAug 17, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
After warning Kelly to leave the city with Zack ahead of the spreading plague, Eph is arrested by the FBI. Eichhorst has one final job for Gus, while Setrakian realizes that the coming eclipse is the tipping point for virus infection and the beginning of the end.
Guest stars: Natalie Brown (Kelly Goodweather), Inga Cadranel (Diane), Dan Lett (Special Agent Monroe), Jeffrey R. Smith (Dr. Bennett), Conrad Coates (Mike Rivers), Katy Breier (Lauretta), Cody Ray Thompson (Brian), Yasin Sheikh (Farouk)
- E7 For Services RenderedAug 24, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Setrakian, Eph, and Nora formulate a plan to track down the Master using Jim as bait. Eichhorst and Setrakian’s pasts are revealed. At the Luss home, Neeva struggles to protect the children while encountering a mysterious stranger whose help she may not want.
Guest stars: Aaron Douglas (Roger Luss), Leslie Hope (Joan Luss), Chloe O'Malley (Audrey Luss), Melanie Merkosky (Sylvia Kent), Kim Roberts (Neeva), Jayden Greig (Keene Luss), Shailene Garnett (Sebastiane), Xhemi Agaj (Soso Egnatashvili)
- E8 Creatures of the NightAug 31, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
After discovering the potency of ultraviolet light against the strigoi, Setrakian gains a new and unlikely disciple. A quick trip to a Brooklyn convenience store turns into a deadly all-night siege.
Guest stars: Ruta Gedmintas (Dutch Velders), Vas Saranga (Hassan), George Buza (Buck Norris), Nicola Correia Damude (Nikki), Robin Atkin Downes (The Master (voice))
- E9 The DisappearedSep 7, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 6.8
Synopsis
Eph races to safeguard his family, only to learn that Kelly is missing. Dutch reveals her role in Palmer’s plan, and Gus is forced to make a difficult decision about Felix.
Guest stars: Ruta Gedmintas (Dutch Velders), Inga Cadranel (Diane), Benjamin Beauchemin (David), Pedro Miguel Arce (Felix), Matthew D. Matteo (Julius Styles), Michel Issa Rubio (Ronnie), Drew Nelson (Matt Sayles), Rothaford Gray (Corrections Officer Hernandez)
- E10 Loved OnesSep 14, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
Eph investigates Kelly’s disappearance and struggles with what he finds. Dutch pursues a plan to retaliate against Palmer, and Fitzwilliam makes a surprising choice.
Guest stars: Ruta Gedmintas (Dutch Velders), Natalie Brown (Kelly Goodweather), Inga Cadranel (Diane), Drew Nelson (Matt Sayles), Quincy Tyler Bernstine (Brea), Sam Herrington (Miles Parness), Theresa Tova (Beverly), Michelle Mylett (Receptionist)
- E11 The Third RailSep 21, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.4
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Setrakian leads Eph, Fet and Nora in the hunt for the Master’s lair. Left behind at the pawnshop with Mariela, Zack risks his safety for Mariela's sake.
Guest stars: Natalie Brown (Kelly Goodweather), Francis Capra (Crispin Elizalde), Donald Burda (Kevin Farrell), Tiffany Martin (Syndie), James Cade (Roman), Camille Stopps (Val), Anne Betancourt (Mariela Martinez), Ben Hyland (Zach Goodweather)
- E12 Last RitesSep 28, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Dutch returns with a plan to broadcast Eph’s warning about the vampiric plague. However, they face a new threat when Eichhorst launches his own attack against the pawn shop. Palmer receives a special visitor, and Gus gears up for the on-coming fight but discovers there’s another mysterious factor involved.
Guest stars: Jack Kesy (Gabriel Bolivar), Ruta Gedmintas (Dutch Velders), Anne Betancourt (Mariela Martinez), Dwight Ireland (Gregg Nelson), Luca Policelli (Albanian Boy), Aja Neinstein (Albanian Girl), Krikor Sagherian (Albanian Farmer), Ben Hyland (Zach Goodweather)
- E13 The MasterOct 5, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Eph and Fet recon for an all-out assault that Setrakian assures them will finally kill the Master. Gus aligns himself with a strange new force, one that may swing the fight in an unforeseen direction.
Guest stars: Jack Kesy (Gabriel Bolivar), Ruta Gedmintas (Dutch Velders), Natalie Brown (Kelly Goodweather), Andrew Kraulis (Ryan), Maria Ricossa (Margaret Pierson), Ben Hyland (Zach Goodweather), Stephen McHattie (Vaun), Daniel Kash (Dr. Everett Barnes)
Cast & crew
Created by Guillermo del Toro, Carlton Cuse
Corey Stoll
Kevin Durand
Miguel Gómez
David Bradley
Jonathan Hyde
Richard Sammel
Max Charles
Ruta Gedmintas
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Reviews · from TMDB members
SejianAug 25, 2024
This show got an early 7/10 from me. The start was hella strong but it progressively went downhill faster than that time Neil Gaiman took over American Gods (2017) because Gods forbid a black man offend white people over slavery in America! 6/10 is the best rating I can give to Season 1, because as "good" as the Season 1 was, it suffers from the stupidity that became more prevalent in Season 2. So prevalent in fact that I just couldn't anymore by mid Season 2. How The Stra… Read more
in (2014) manages to retain it's high praise and high regard for it to remain in Recommended lists is beyond my understanding.
