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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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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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.
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Directed by Guillermo del ToroWritten by Chuck HoganGuest stars Natalie Brown, Lance Henriksen, Andrew Divoff, Rachael Crawford, Dov Tiefenbach, Karen Glave, Adriano Sobretodo Jr., Joe Pingue
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.
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Directed by David SemelWritten by David Weddle, Bradley ThompsonGuest stars Jack Kesy, Natalie Brown, Inga Cadranel, Jacqueline Byers, Joe Pingue, Lindsay Owen Pierre, Jean Pearson, Peter Spence
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.
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Directed by David SemelWritten by Chuck HoganGuest stars Jack Kesy, Natalie Brown, Jonathan Potts, Barry Flatman, Genevieve Kang, Ali Momen, Scott Yaphe, Matthew Bennett
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.
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Directed by Keith GordonWritten by Regina CorradoGuest stars Ruta Gedmintas, Isabelle Nélisse, Steven McCarthy, Evan Robinson, Claire Robinson, Kingsley Ngadi, Tino Demitro, Nikolai Witschl
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.
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Directed by Peter WellerWritten by Gennifer HutchisonGuest stars Jack Kesy, Kathleen Chalfant, Larry Fessenden, Nikolai Witschl, Regina King, Alex Paxton-Beesley, Rhys Ward, Joan Massiah
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.
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Directed by Peter WellerWritten by Justin Britt-GibsonGuest stars Natalie Brown, Inga Cadranel, Dan Lett, Jeffrey R. Smith, Conrad Coates, Katy Breier, Cody Ray Thompson, Yasin Sheikh
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.
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Directed by Charlotte SielingWritten by David Weddle, Bradley ThompsonGuest stars Aaron Douglas, Leslie Hope, Chloe O'Malley, Melanie Merkosky, Kim Roberts, Jayden Greig, Shailene Garnett, Xhemi Agaj
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.
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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Chuck HoganGuest stars Ruta Gedmintas, Vas Saranga, George Buza, Nicola Correia Damude, Robin Atkin Downes
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.
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Directed by Charlotte SielingWritten by Regina CorradoGuest stars Ruta Gedmintas, Inga Cadranel, Benjamin Beauchemin, Pedro Miguel Arce, Matthew D. Matteo, Michel Issa Rubio, Drew Nelson, Rothaford Gray
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.
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Directed by John DahlWritten by Gennifer HutchisonGuest stars Ruta Gedmintas, Natalie Brown, Inga Cadranel, Drew Nelson, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Sam Herrington, Theresa Tova, Michelle Mylett
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.
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Directed by Deran SarafianWritten by Chuck Hogan, Justin Britt-GibsonGuest stars Natalie Brown, Francis Capra, Donald Burda, Tiffany Martin, James Cade, Camille Stopps, Anne Betancourt, Ben Hyland
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.
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Directed by Peter WellerWritten by David Weddle, Bradley Thompson, Carlton CuseGuest stars Jack Kesy, Ruta Gedmintas, Anne Betancourt, Dwight Ireland, Luca Policelli, Aja Neinstein, Krikor Sagherian, Ben Hyland
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.
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Directed by Phil AbrahamWritten by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan, Carlton CuseGuest stars Jack Kesy, Ruta Gedmintas, Natalie Brown, Andrew Kraulis, Maria Ricossa, Ben Hyland, Stephen McHattie, Daniel Kash
