The Strain/YMMV


 * Cliche Storm: While the buildup and atmosphere work for the most part, the characters are rather two-dimensional and events near the end feel typical of a set up for a sequel.
 * Complete Monster: The Master, even the other Ancients think he's cruel.
 * Arguably Eldritch Palmer, despite his Freudian Excuse. His life may have been rather shit, but he is self-admittedly orchestrating a GENOCIDE.
 * Ensemble Darkhorse: Vasily Fet in The Strain. He became a favorite of fans and the authors, and as such was a Breakout Character in The Fall.
 * High Octane Nightmare Fuel: There is nothing romantic about these vampires. Nothing at all.
 * Well, some of them ARE women.
 * Too Cool to Live: