The Strain (2014–2017)
10/10
Even Better Today in 2022
4 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I've been rewatching The Strain recently with my buddy. They really don't write shows like this anymore. Compelling dialogue that is poetic at times. Real tension, angst, and palpable situations. Real people with all their flaws. One thing I love is how they wrote Justine Feraldo. She's sexy and in charge as Dutch put it. She's the boss, but she still needs help. She's not superhuman, or catty, or sarcastic. She's a motivator in charge of men, while keeping her feminitity and sexiness. Find me a character like that today.

The relationship between Fet and Abe is a brilliant one. The love between Gus and Angel. The feud with Zach and Eff, or Eldrich and his father. This show really explores how important it is to have a positive male role model in your life.

Abe Setrakian and The Born are poets when they speak. I still quote them. Phenomenal dialogue. Abe and Eichorst too. And of course The Master. Maybe the best character of all time. I love this show. Also I legit teared up over Nora. What a show!
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