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The Strain S1E2 — The Box
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The Strain•Season 1•Episode 2

The Box

7.7/10 · 2,498 votesJul 20, 201444 min

Ranked #9 of 13 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byDavid Semel
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Corey Stoll

Corey Stoll

Ephraim Goodweather

Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand

Vasiliy Fet

Miguel Gómez

Miguel Gómez

Gus Elizalde

Mía Maestro

Mía Maestro

Nora Martinez

David Bradley

David Bradley

Abraham Setrakian

Jonathan Hyde

Jonathan Hyde

Eldritch Palmer

Richard Sammel

Richard Sammel

Thomas Eichorst

Max Charles

Max Charles

Zach Goodweather

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

Jim Kent

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Gabriel Beristain

Gabriel Beristain

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David Weddle

David Weddle

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Jamie Jones

Jamie Jones

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Kathryn Himoff

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Bradley Thompson

Bradley Thompson

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Episode Summary

"The Box" is episode 2 of The Strain season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 2,498 votes, ranking #9 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by David Semel, it aired on July 20, 2014.

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