The Canary Underground: A Podcast for FX's "The Strain"

This week Rachael and Amberlee wrap up their discussion of “The Strain.” While some things certainly happened in this episode, it just didn’t feel like a season finale. Rachael shames Eph for his inability to diagnose an asthma attack, Amberlee hopes that Fitzwilliam joins the team, and both find the physical appearance of The […]

Rachael and Amberlee look forward to the season finale while discussing the use of “brah,” bad facial hair, and creepy age differences. Amberlee suggests that Fitzwilliam would make a good addition to the team, Rachael gives us reason to like the Palmer scenes, and we are pleased by the reappeareance of the VVH. We spend […]

Stop the presses, Canaries, Amberlee is now on board the Gus train as we discuss this week’s episode of The Strain. Gus has the hardest life, but appears to finally be engaging with the main plot of the show! Hooray! Rachael loves revenge plots, Amberlee giggles during beheadings, and we question how long Gus […]

This week Dutch decides she can fix the internet! Using Science! Because, Reasons! Rachael and Amberlee bemoan the odd narrative choice of having Dutch and Vasiliy march into what has to be one of the most heavily guarded buildings in the world of The Strain, only to be exposited at and sent on their […]

In this episode of The Canary Underground Rachael is so done with Nazi flashbacks and Amberlee still finds Eichhorst hypnotic. We debate the efficacy of the structure of the episode, the inclusion of Zack, and the thought process behind hiding out in Setrakian’s home. #MomWatch2014 almost comes to a close with the reemergence of […]

This week: Surprise, racism! Thankfully, this is the only undesirable aspect of this episode. Though seriously, what was up with the racism? Rachael and Amberlee celebrate the return of Dutch! Hooray! We debate the redemption of Samwise and the usefulness of Nora, all while learning about the vampire caste system. Setrakian and Vasiliy bond over […]

This week the Luss transformation is finally almost complete, and once again Neeva is the only one thinking straight. Rachael and Amberlee are delighted by the appearance of the vampire vampire hunters, and we note Eph’s lack of milk as the mysterious case of the disappearing mother begins to unfold. Gus is in jail, […]

Perverts and Purse Snatchers and Vampires, oh my! This week Rachael and Amberlee are underwhelmed by the eclipse, just like in real life! Rachael is frustrated with Kelly’s characterization and Nora’s lack of character. Amberlee wonders if anyone else watches television on a television. They discuss the fantastic amount of Vasiliy in the episode, […]

In this episode of The Canary Underground everyone is bored with Eldritch Palmer. Seriously, what is this storyline? Was it really necessary to include Palmer in this episode? Surprisingly, Amberlee finds Nora almost interesting, and Rachael doesn’t think the Vampocalypse is an appropriate time to have a leisurely expository breakfast. We debate the merits of eggs […]

In this episode Amberlee and Rachael wonder what exactly Eldritch thought would happen when he made a deal with The Master. Rachael is intrigued by the sassy new hacker, Amberlee is relieved that they didn’t drag out Gertie’s death, and they both ponder whether, in fact, Ann-Marie dug the grave with her face. Meanwhile, […]