Herc Much Enjoys Sunday’s THE STRAIN Premiere!! Read the full article on AICN I am – Hercules!! The Strain 3.1 FAQ What’s it called? “New York Strong.” Who’s responsible? Teleplay is credited to showrunner Carlton Cuse and Chuck Hogan (who co-authored the “Strain” novels). What says FX? “The strigoi are evolving, becoming faster.