The Strain 2.4 FAQ
What’s it called?
“The Silver Angel.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to Chuck Hogan, who co-wrote the novels on which this series is based.
What says FX?
“Eph and Nora finally see their lethal virus in action. Fet takes the security of Red Hook into his own hands while Dutch and Setrakian set off for Staten Island to question Fitzwilliam, Palmer’s former body guard.”
Why is it called “The Silver Angel”?
This week the series introduces a character named Angel who slays vampires.
Does the episode open with a flashback?
No. But we are taken to 1966 Austria early this week. We get to see an earlier Fitzwilliam.
How does the episode start?
Producciones Intergumica Presenta:
Dutch isn’t helping her boyfriend Fet?
She knows Fitzwilliam from that time Eldritch hired her to turn off the Internet.
Is Samantha Mathis’ character, councilwoman Justine Faraldo, taking her strategy to the other boroughs this week?
Her next stop is Fet’s stomping ground.
Does The Master choose his successor already? Is it that rock-star guy Bolivar?
No choice is made, but Bolivar is all over this episode.
Does Dutch turn the Internet back on or get naked?
Neither!
Does Fet blow up Fort Defiance this week?
Fet reaches his acme.
Do the wormdrops give 96-year-old Abraham Setrakian superstrength this week?
They give him super-persuasiveness.
What’s doing with the vampire billionaire Eldritch Palmer?
He meets this week with the Federal Reserve!
What’s doing with Surly Latino Gus?
He meets this week the hottest tandoori waitress on the planet.
The big news?
Eph decides he wants a change of venue.
What else is FX not telling us?
We witness this week to the first meeting of Eldritch and Eichorst.
What’s good?
The secret laboratory. Angel’s limp. Creedence Clearwater Revival! “Angel Contra El Vampiro Maldito.” “Break time is over.” “You’re not. Let’s go.” “Ammonia!” “Everything.” “Mama?” “More dangerous than vampires?” “Meep Meep!!”
What’s not so good?
More sullen Zack!
How does it end, spoiler boy?
Kelly enters the batting cage.
10 p.m. Sunday. FX.
