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Season one begins the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the CDC Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph and his team wage war for the fate of humanity itself.
Cast
Corey Stoll
Dr. Ephraim Goodweather
Kevin Durand
Vasiliy Fet
Miguel Gómez
Augustin 'Gus' Elizalde
MÃa Maestro
Dr. Nora Martinez
David Bradley
Professor Abraham Setrakian
Jonathan Hyde
Eldritch Palmer
Richard Sammel
Thomas Eichorst
Max Charles
Zach Goodweather
Jack Kesy
Gabriel Bolivar
Ruta Gedmintas
Dutch Velders
Sean Astin
Jim Kent
Natalie Brown
Kelly Goodweather
Andrew Kraulis
Ryan
Inga Cadranel
Diane
Benjamin Beauchemin
David
Jacqueline Byers
Cleo
Lance Henriksen
Narrator (voice)
Andrew Divoff
Peter Bishop
Rachael Crawford
Therapist
Dov Tiefenbach
Air Traffic Controller
Karen Glave
Rose - Flight Attendant
Adriano Sobretodo Jr.
Peter - Flight Attendant
Joe Pingue
Caldwell
Lindsay Owen Pierre
Det. Marc Weber
Jean Pearson
Germaine
Peter Spence
Richard
Amanda Schik
Mindy
Egidio Tari
NYPD Cop
Jonathan Potts
Captain Doyle Redfern
Barry Flatman
Flaxton
Genevieve Kang
Jax
Ali Momen
Dr. William Lester
Scott Yaphe
Sledge
Matthew Bennett
Foster
Sofia Wells
Barclay
Neil Crone
Dr. Box
Craig Gardner
Misdemeanor Judge
Deborah Grover
Family Court Judge
Joanna Swan
Surgical Nurse
Isabelle Nélisse
Emma Arnot
Steven McCarthy
Gary Arnot
Evan Robinson
Benjy Barbour
Claire Robinson
Haily Barbour
Kingsley Ngadi
Nigerian
Tino Demitro
Parking Attendant
Kathleen Chalfant
Abraham's Grandmother
Larry Fessenden
Jack Noon
Nikolai Witschl
Ansel Barbour
Regina King
Ruby Wain
Alex Paxton-Beesley
Ann-Marie Barbour
Rhys Ward
Jacob Setrakian
Joan Massiah
Doris
Shawn Lawrence
Dr. Morse
Darrin Baker
Trip Taylor
Tara Spencer-Nairn
Dr. Evanston
Carolyn Scott
Ms. Byrne
Dan Lett
Special Agent Monroe
Jeffrey R. Smith
Dr. Bennett
Conrad Coates
Mike Rivers
Katy Breier
Lauretta
Cody Ray Thompson
Brian
Yasin Sheikh
Farouk
Joshua Peace
Special Agent Woodbridge
Thomas Mitchell
Beau
Dimitri Vantis
Horace
Andrew Hinkson
Chauffeur
Alex Mallari Jr.
Carlo
Alexandre Duong
Jeff
John Kalbhenn
Biggs
Aaron Douglas
Roger Luss
Leslie Hope
Joan Luss
Chloe O'Malley
Audrey Luss
Melanie Merkosky
Sylvia Kent
Kim Roberts
Neeva
Jayden Greig
Keene Luss
Shailene Garnett
Sebastiane
Xhemi Agaj
Soso Egnatashvili
Peter Jurt
Untersturmführer
Vas Saranga
Hassan
George Buza
Buck Norris
Pedro Miguel Arce
Felix
Matthew D. Matteo
Julius Styles
Michel Issa Rubio
Ronnie
Drew Nelson
Matt Sayles
Rothaford Gray
Corrections Officer Hernandez
Quincy Tyler Bernstine
Brea
Sam Herrington
Miles Parness
Theresa Tova
Beverly
Michelle Mylett
Receptionist
Francis Capra
Crispin Elizalde
Donald Burda
Kevin Farrell
Tiffany Martin
Syndie
James Cade
Roman
Camille Stopps
Val
Anne Betancourt
Mariela Martinez
Dwight Ireland
Gregg Nelson
Luca Policelli
Albanian Boy
Aja Neinstein
Albanian Girl
Maria Ricossa
Margaret Pierson
Krikor Sagherian
Albanian Farmer
Ben Hyland
Zach Goodweather
Adina Verson
Miriam Setrakian
Stephen McHattie
Vaun
Daniel Kash
Dr. Everett Barnes
Roger Cross
Reggie Fitzwilliam
Nicola Correia Damude
Nikki
Damir Andrei
Alexei Fet
Adriana Barraza
Guadalupe Elizalde
Doug Jones
The Ancient
Jess Salgueiro
Sherry
Robert Maillet
The Master
Jamie Hector
Alonso Creem
Robin Atkin Downes
The Master (voice)
Jim Watson
Abraham (Young Setrakian)
Molly Kidder
Stephanie
Matthew Lemche
Hazmat Worker (as Matt Lemche)
Episodes
Night Zero
Aired on Jul 13, 2014
44 min
44 min
When a plane lands in New York City with everyone on board dead, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, head of the CDC’s Canary Project, and his team are called upon to investigate. Harlem pawnbroker Abraham Setrakian races to the airport, convinced that what looks at first like a mysterious viral outbreak might be the beginning of something infinitely more sinister.
The Box
Aired on Jul 20, 2014
44 min
44 min
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.
Gone Smooth
Aired on Jul 27, 2014
44 min
44 min
Eph and Nora fight to save Captain Redfern's life before coming face-to-face with the horrifying effects of the virus. A spike in rat attacks signals Fet that something inexplicable is happening deep below the city. Released from jail, Setrakian begins his own merciless plan to stop the spread of the disease.
It's Not for Everyone
Aired on Aug 03, 2014
44 min
44 min
A secret autopsy demonstrates the bizarre progression of the mystery virus, prompting Jim to make a startling confession. Eph and Nora race to find the father of the youngest victim of the plane tragedy, but someone unexpected beats them to it. Ansel, in the grip of disease, takes desperate measures to protect his family.
Runaways
Aired on Aug 10, 2014
44 min
44 min
With Nora gone, Eph reluctantly joins Setrakian's quest in hopes of gathering enough evidence to warrant a citywide quarantine. Fet encounters the unexpected inside the subway tunnels, and a medical emergency threatens Palmer's master plan.
Occultation
Aired on Aug 17, 2014
44 min
44 min
After warning Kelly to leave the city with Zack ahead of the spreading plague, Eph is arrested by the FBI. Eichhorst has one final job for Gus, while Setrakian realizes that the coming eclipse is the tipping point for virus infection and the beginning of the end.
For Services Rendered
Aired on Aug 24, 2014
44 min
44 min
Setrakian, Eph, and Nora formulate a plan to track down the Master using Jim as bait. Eichhorst and Setrakian’s pasts are revealed. At the Luss home, Neeva struggles to protect the children while encountering a mysterious stranger whose help she may not want.
Creatures of the Night
Aired on Aug 31, 2014
44 min
44 min
After discovering the potency of ultraviolet light against the strigoi, Setrakian gains a new and unlikely disciple. A quick trip to a Brooklyn convenience store turns into a deadly all-night siege.
The Disappeared
Aired on Sep 07, 2014
44 min
44 min
Eph races to safeguard his family, only to learn that Kelly is missing. Dutch reveals her role in Palmer’s plan, and Gus is forced to make a difficult decision about Felix.
Loved Ones
Aired on Sep 14, 2014
44 min
44 min
Eph investigates Kelly’s disappearance and struggles with what he finds. Dutch pursues a plan to retaliate against Palmer, and Fitzwilliam makes a surprising choice.
The Third Rail
Aired on Sep 21, 2014
44 min
44 min
Setrakian leads Eph, Fet and Nora in the hunt for the Master’s lair. Left behind at the pawnshop with Mariela, Zack risks his safety for Mariela's sake.
Last Rites
Aired on Sep 28, 2014
44 min
44 min
Dutch returns with a plan to broadcast Eph’s warning about the vampiric plague. However, they face a new threat when Eichhorst launches his own attack against the pawn shop. Palmer receives a special visitor, and Gus gears up for the on-coming fight but discovers there’s another mysterious factor involved.
The Master
Aired on Oct 05, 2014
44 min
44 min
Eph and Fet recon for an all-out assault that Setrakian assures them will finally kill the Master. Gus aligns himself with a strange new force, one that may swing the fight in an unforeseen direction.
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