“The Strain” (2014), directed by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, kicks off with a mysterious viral outbreak in New York City, leading to an apocalyptic struggle against a race of ancient vampires.

The story follows Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, a CDC expert, who discovers that the infection is not merely a disease but a full-blown supernatural invasion orchestrated by a dark force intent on subjugating humanity.

As Ephraim and a ragtag group of survivors fight to stem the tide of the undead, they face horrifying creatures and unravel a dark conspiracy that threatens to engulf the world. The series combines chilling horror with gripping action, delving into themes of survival, fear, and the battle between light and darkness.