Synopses Released for First 3 Episodes of The Strain Season 3; Get a First Look with the Cast
Debi Moore
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Season 3 of “The Strain” begins on Sunday, August 28th, on FX; and to help whet your appetites for the return of the munchers, here are the synopses of the first three episodes of the new season.
“The Strain” Episode 3.01 – “New York Strong” (Airs August 28, 10 PM ET/PT)
The strigoi are evolving, becoming faster. Smarter. Eph (Corey Stoll) struggles to improve his failing bioweapon while trying to work through the emotional fallout of the abduction of his son, Zack (Max Charles). As Setrakian (David Bradley) and Quinlan (Rupert Penry-Jones) attempt to crack the Lumen’s deepest-held secrets, Fet (Kevin Durand) helps a Navy SEAL team in a deadly mission: search for the Master through the underground tunnels of New York. Written by Carlton Cuse & Chuck Hogan; directed by J. Miles Dale.
“The Strain” Episode 3.02 – “Bad White” (Airs September 4, 10 PM ET/PT)
The Master’s offer to return Zack plagues Eph as he considers taking the deal. Dutch (Ruta Gedmintas) reunites with an old group of friends but begins to question if her safety is better with them or with Fet, Eph, and Setrakian. Palmer (Jonathan Hyde) strives for answers to Setrakian’s secret strigoi blood treatments and discovers he may have a way to acquire it. Written by David Weddle & Bradley Thompson; directed by J. Miles Dale.
“The Strain” Episode 3.03 – “First Born” (Airs September 11, 10 PM ET/PT)
The Occido Lumen is gone. Stolen. Setrakian and Fet race to recover it. Gus (Miguel Gomez) and Angel (Joaquín Cosio) try to hide a secret houseguest while avoiding a police sweep, and Quinlan’s thirst for vengeance is revealed. Written by Chuck Hogan; directed by Ken Girotti.
We should also have more info to share during this week’s San Diego Comic-Con, where a 25-foot tall “infected” Lady Liberty statue is being erected to promote the show. “The Strain” panel takes place tomorrow afternoon.
July 21, 3:15-4:15pm – Ballroom 20
“The Strain”: Screening and Q&A
The munchers are back! “The Strain,” FX’s action-packed vampire thriller based on the bestselling books from Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, returns August 28. Get an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming third season, plus the debut of a Comic-Con exclusive original video that’s sure to go viral. Showrunner/executive producer/director/writer Carlton Cuse, co-creator/executive producer/writer Chuck Hogan, and stars Kevin Durand (Vasiliy Fet), Ruta Gedmintas (Dutch Velders), Richard Sammel (Thomas Eichhorst), and Miguel Gomez (Augustin “Gus” Elizalde) discuss the challenges of bringing this chilling world to life.
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