Not everyone survives the final battle
R.I.P.The Strain, Eph, Quinlan…and thats all.
Theres no one else worth sending condolences to.
It didnt redeem the character or how terribly he was crafted, but it was an acceptable conclusion.
Credit: Russ Martin/FX
Harsh, but fair.
The new Big Three of Marcus, Roman, and Gus go to take cover.
Meanwhile, Quinlan easily gets out of the situation we last left him in.
He cuts off Abbys head (again) and shoots all of the strigoi surrounding him.
Then, another appears, who, like Abby, is being channeled by The Master.
Are you really so afraid of me?
Anything you have to say, say it to my face, not through a proxy.
But choose your words carefully, because theyll be your last.
He kills the strigoi.
Watching from a very far distance, The Master sees that his enemies have all escaped.
Now, do you see your father for what he is?
I told you, he cares nothing for you only for himself.
Cmon bro, this is what you signed up for!
Once again, Dutch, harsh, but true.
They decide to go 800 feet below the surface to safely store the weapon.
I can the see the end, Fet.
I can see victory.
But it will take everything you and I have.
Everything is code for your life.
But it doesnt matter; Fet is in.
Ride together, die together, strigoi hunter boys for life.
I just keep going over that in my mind.
He comes to the conclusion that Zachs already corrupted.
Things dont get any more cheery when Quinlan and Fet come over.
Dutch is pissed about this sty, stupid plan.
Again, a harsh but true comment from Dutch.
More than that, Im tired of losing.
Dutch rightfully points out that dying is losing, but he doesnt see it that way.
Her attempt to convince him to stay with anArmageddon-level kiss doesnt work.
While Roman is enjoying an episode ofNewhart, Marcus is being conspicuously quiet and warm.
Yep, hes turning.
The only thing that matters anymore is dying human, Gus says to his new buddy.
Marcus replies, Do me one favor.
Dont drag it out.
Oh, dont worry, because he shot you before you finished talking.
Im going to miss these faces.
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Before Ephs idea is revealed, its time for one last flashback.
The actions jumps back nine months, and that means Setrakian returns!
In the present, Fet and Eph are searching for strigoi and reflecting on their fallen comrade.
The Master is going to hear Abraham Setrakians name one more time before he gets vaporized.
Dutch asked Eph to talk Fet out of sacrificing himself, which he halfheartedly does.
TOO FAR, FET.
If it makes sense, Ill give it another try, responds Eph.
A strigoi spots them, sending word back to The Master, whos headed for their base of operations.
Zach and his gun want in.
Ahead of the last stand, Quinlan is coaching up the team.
May you see a beautiful city and a brilliant people rise from this abyss, he announces.
As Quinlan walks off, Eph spots an emotional goodbye between Fet and Dutch.
Now, its go time as the strigoi approach.
Luckily, Quinlan comes out of nowhere, tackling his nemesis and, somehow, Zach into the elevator.
The face-off ends when Quinlan literally snatches victory from The Masters throat.
What have you done?
On the floor, knowing what his fate will soon be, Quinlan boasts, Ive won.
The Master precedes to stomp the heros head in.
Yet, when ordered to kill Eph, Zach is unable to go through with it.
Hes still my father, he declares, turning and shooting The Master.
Uh oh, we all know what that means.
Zach helps his dad up, and they walk over to the nuke.
We won, Zach, says Eph.
Was it really because of him?
If anything, youre in this position because of him.
But well let Eph have this one since hes turning.
I wish I could spare you this, he tells his son.
Im not a big fan of Corey Stoll having to go full-Master.
The transition is complete, and The Master has completely taken over Ephs body.
Dad, are you still in there?
asks Zach, hugging his father.
Because if you are, I love you.
He detonates the nuke.
Oh s, doc, smiles Fet.
The story continues with Fet narrating the epilogue and giving us a full happy ending.
With The Master vanquished, the rest of the strigoi were easily defeated.
When the rats returned, I knew the city was going to be okay, he explains.
They hug and decide to go for a walk together.
Well, with the sun back, theyll at least get the chance to head off into the sunset.
The Master used the bonds of human love as a conduit for the strain, Fet says in voice-over.
He tried to destroy us.
But he never understood it love.
What did you think?
Was this a satisfying ending?
Will you missThe Strain?
