The Strain season 4 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Roman, a former missile base worker, collaborates with Quinlan to secure a nuclear weapon, discussing plans to combat the strigoi. A confrontation ensues at a North Dakota missile silo, revealing tensions and strategic dilemmas. Meanwhile, in Manhattan, Zack offers assistance to Abby and others under strigoi rule, while The Master shares his vision for a new world order with Zack. The discovery of a nuclear warhead missing a critical component adds urgency to their mission. A successful poisoning of over 2,000 strigoi in Philadelphia marks a significant blow to their enemies.

Full Episode S04E03 Recap

### Scene 1: Potential in the Boy - **Setting**: Unspecified location. - **Characters**: Unknown speaker, Roman, Quinlan, Goodweather. - **Events**: - An unknown speaker remarks on the potential in a boy. - Roman, a former missile base worker, discusses nuclear weapons with Quinlan. - Goodweather is being sought after by a legion. - Plans are made to poison strigoi using tainted blood. ### Scene 2: Journey to North Dakota - **Setting**: Near County Road 2, North Dakota. - **Characters**: Roman, others. - **Events**: - Roman leads a group to a missile silo. - Discussion about the state of the world post-apocalypse. - Concerns about encountering hostile forces are raised. ### Scene 3: A.E. Noyes High School - **Setting**: A.E. Noyes High School, East Allegheny Avenue, Fairhill, PA. - **Characters**: Unnamed characters. - **Events**: - A plan to use rat poison as a weapon against strigoi is discussed. - Personal stories are shared, reflecting on the past. ### Scene 4: 284th Strategic Missile Squadron - **Setting**: Launch Site 1-12, North Dakota. - **Characters**: Captain Roman, Quinlan, others. - **Events**: - A confrontation at a missile silo. - A shooter inside the silo causes tension. - Strategies are discussed to deal with the shooter. ### Scene 5: Empire State Building - **Setting**: Empire State Building, 350 5th Avenue, Manhattan. - **Characters**: Zack, Abby, others. - **Events**: - Zack offers help to Abby and others in need. - A conversation reveals the harsh realities of living under strigoi rule. ### Scene 6: American Museum of Natural History - **Setting**: Central Park & 79th Street, Manhattan. - **Characters**: Zack, Abby. - **Events**: - Zack and Abby discuss their past and the current state of the world. - Zack reveals his special status and offers help. ### Scene 7: The Master's Plan - **Setting**: Unspecified location. - **Characters**: The Master, Zack. - **Events**: - The Master discusses his vision for a new world order with Zack. - Zack is given a choice to help The Master or return to an ordinary life. ### Scene 8: Finding the Nuclear Warhead - **Setting**: Unspecified missile launch site. - **Characters**: Quinlan, others. - **Events**: - The group discovers a nuclear warhead but it's missing a crucial component. - Discussion about the importance of finding the "pit assembly". ### Scene 9: Philadelphia Incident - **Setting**: Philadelphia. - **Characters**: Strigoi leaders. - **Events**: - Over 2,000 strigoi are poisoned by tainted blood. - The incident is discussed as an opportunity to find and destroy the resistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Roman in "The Strain"?

Roman is a former missile base worker who joins forces with Quinlan and others.

What is the group's plan to combat strigoi?

They plan to poison the strigoi using tainted blood.

Where is the missile silo located?

Near County Road 2 in North Dakota.

What is discussed at A.E. Noyes High School?

A plan to use rat poison against strigoi and personal stories from the past.

What happens at the 284th Strategic Missile Squadron Launch Site in North Dakota?

There is a confrontation with a shooter inside the missile silo.

Who are Zack and Abby?

Zack and Abby are characters in Manhattan, with Zack offering help to Abby and others.

What does The Master discuss with Zack?

The Master discusses his vision for a new world order and gives Zack a choice to help him.

What is missing from the nuclear warhead they find?

The warhead is missing its pit assembly.

How are over 2,000 strigoi poisoned?

They are poisoned by tainted blood from one of their trucks in Philadelphia.

The Strain season 4 episode 3

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