The Strain

Season 2

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The transformation has begun in season two. New York City is falling to an evil epidemic and no one is coming to its rescue. Its citizens must fight or die. Now Eph and Dr. Martinez concentrate on creating a biological weapon, while Setrakian searches for an ancient book he hopes will reveal the strigoi's history...and possibly a way to kill them.

Where to Watch Season 2

13 Episodes

BK, NY
E1
BK, NYEph and Nora work on a biological weapon to kill the strigoi, and Setrakian risks the lives of the entire group to find information about a closely guarded secret text. The Master begins the next phase of his own plan, by creating a terrifying new breed of creature and placing them under the control of Kelly.
By Any Means
E2
By Any MeansEph and Nora begin to study the effects of alternative treatment to the infection in the old couple. Setrakian studies how to destroy The Master and finds the reference to Occido Lumen and he believes Palmer has the possession of this book. During a lecture at a food distribution center, Setrakian confronts Palmer and learns that he does not have the book. Kelly brings creepy children to sniff Zach's belongings and hunt him to find his location.
Fort Defiance
E3
Fort DefianceGus and Vaun wage an attack on Palmer as Eph struggles to connect with Zack. Councilwoman Justine Faraldo vows to bring her extermination policies to the other boroughs.
The Silver Angel
E4
The Silver AngelEph and Nora finally see their lethal virus in action. Fet takes the security of Red Hook into his own hands while Dutch and Setrakian set off for Staten Island to question Fitzwilliam, Palmer's former body guard.
Quick and Painless
E5
Quick and PainlessEph changes his appearance to leave the city while Nora is left as the reluctant parent for Zack. Dutch and Nora make a deal with Justine to secure Fet's release from jail.
Identity
E6
IdentityEph concocts a plan to make and distribute a bioweapon. Gus realizes Angel can be an unlikely ally, and Kelly comes after Nora and Zack.
The Born
E7
The BornEph returns to New York intent on going after the individual responsible for his friends' deaths. Meanwhile, Setrakian and Fet launch an attack on the Master using Fitzwilliam's tip; and Dutch has a surprise visitor.
Intruders
E8
IntrudersEph must protect Zack against a surprise intruder into Red Hook. Gus convinces the Guptas to make a difficult choice. Fet and Setrakian set out to acquire the Lumen but discover they are not the only potential buyer.
The Battle for Red Hook
E9
The Battle for Red HookEichhorst finds a means to breach and invade Red Hook with Kelly and a group of vampires targeting the power plant to shutdown the power energy and turns the place into blackout. While Justine organizes the defense with the local population, Fet, Eph and Nora try to restore the power. Meanwhile Setrakian confronts his old enemy Eichhorst.
The Assassin
E10
The AssassinEph and Dutch work to execute Eph's plan against Palmer. Meanwhile Fet & Dr. Martinez accompany Setrakian on his search for the Lumen's true owner. And Councilwoman Feraldo makes a bold move in her quest to take New York City back from the Strigoi.
Dead End
E11
Dead EndDutch fights for her life against Eichhorst as Fet, Nora, and Eph frantically search the city for her. Setrakian confronts an old acquaintance on his search for the Occido Lumen, while Gus helps the Guptas escape across the border to safety.
Fallen Light
E12
Fallen LightEph must choose between Zack's safety and the safety of the citizens of NYC. Meanwhile, his relationship with Nora reaches a critical impasse, and Gus and Angel assemble an unlikely gang of Sun-hunters.
Night Train
E13
Night TrainSetrakian and Fet battle for possession of the Occido Lumen, and gain a surprising new ally. A massive attack imperils Eph, Nora, and Zack's escape from New York.