The Alienist(2018)
Madness lies within.
Synopsis
New York, 1896. Police commissioner Theodore Roosevelt brings together criminal psychologist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, newspaper illustrator John Moore and secretary Sara Howard to investigate several murders of male prostitutes.
Created by Cary Joji Fukunaga
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Season 1
10 episodes · 2018
A psychological thriller set in 1896 about the hunt for a serial killer responsible for the gruesome murders of boy prostitutes that have gripped New York City.
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A year later, Sara is now running her own detective agency, which is tasked with finding the kidnapped infant daughter of a Spanish diplomat.
The Alienist — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Alienist?+
The Alienist is available to stream on YouTube TV, TNT, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Alienist come out?+
The Alienist was first aired in 2018.
How many seasons of The Alienist are there?+
The Alienist has 2 seasons and 18 episodes in total.
Who created The Alienist?+
The Alienist was created by Cary Joji Fukunaga.
Who stars in The Alienist?+
The Alienist stars Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning, Matthew Shear and Douglas Smith.
Is The Alienist worth watching?+
The Alienist holds a 7.5/10 rating from 735 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, crime and mystery.
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