The Strain 2.8 FAQ
What’s it called?
“Intruders.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to David Weddle & Bradley Thompson (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Falling Skies”).
What says FX?
“Eph must protect Zack against a surprise intruder into Red Hook. Gus convinces the Guptas to make a difficult choice. Fet and Setrakian set out to acquire the Lumen but discover they are not the only potential buyer.”
Does the episode open with a flashback?
It does not.
Are there flashbacks this week?
No.
How does the episode start?
Nazi vampire Eichorst helps Kelly Goodweather pick out a wig.
Is the “surprise intruder” Kelly Goodweather?
Yes.
Does Gus tell the Guptas to come with him if they want to live?
Essentially.
Does Eldritch Palmer bid for the Lumen?
Paul The Cardinal helps broker the auction.
What’s doing with gladiator school grad Quinlan?
He reveals he does not work for The Ancients.
Does Dutch turn the Internet back on or get naked?
She and her girlfriend spend the episode offscreen, looking for apartments.
Does Eph reveal he cheated on Nora?
He actually tells Nora more lies about his trip this week! I know not why!
Is councilwoman Justine back this week?
No, but her work – which even impresses Setrakian a bit – continues to be much in evidence.
How is Nazi vampire Eichorst getting on with his new master?
Just fine, though Gabriel Bolivar stays offscreen this week. Palmer refers to him as a has-been pop star.
Does young Coco Marchand finally find her way into bed with wrinkly billionaire Eldritch Palmer?
She’s there before the credits stop rolling. Happily, we get to see a lot of her.
Does the Silver Angel get the same offer as the Guptas?
He helps Gus make the offer.
The big news?
The hottest tandoori waitress in the world gets kissed.
What else is FX not telling us?
Looking for a sniper rifle to help kill Palmer, Eph finds himself hanging out with a black marketeer named Jimmy Woo.
What’s good?
Quinlan. Eichorst. The spider-kids. “A narrow mind is easily boggled.” “Do you not see a pattern?” “Won’t you come to his aid? Strike down his tormentor?” “The true almighty.” “Holy Christ!!”
What’s not so good?
Zach Goodweather continues to be improbably slow on the uptake.
How does it end, spoiler boy?
“Zach?”
10 p.m. Sunday. FX.
