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When her estranged daughter’s reckless choices put her life in danger, Karla — a solitary gardener – is forced to join a criminal network in order to save her child. Sometimes, to be a good mother, you have to become a bad person.
The Strain is a high-stakes, action-driven crime series that blurs the lines not only between right and wrong, but also between power and powerlessness. The story follows both the criminals and the police, delivering a gripping, realistic tone in performance, while embracing bold, larger-than-life twists in plot and character. For everyone involved, survival is on the line.