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The Alienist

Year
2018
Country
US
Language
en
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Runtime
48 min
Rating
7.5/10
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
18
Director
James Hawes

Plot Overview

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.

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Director

James Hawes in The AlienistJames Hawes

Cast & Key Characters

Daniel Brühl in The AlienistDaniel BrühlLaszlo KreizlerLuke Evans in The AlienistLuke EvansJohn MooreDakota Fanning in The AlienistDakota FanningSara HowardMatthew Shear in The AlienistMatthew ShearLucius IsaacsonDouglas Smith in The AlienistDouglas SmithMarcus IsaacsonRobert Wisdom in The AlienistRobert WisdomCyrus MontroseTed Levine in The AlienistTed LevineThomas ByrnesMartin McCreadie in The AlienistMartin McCreadieDoyleBrian Geraghty in The AlienistBrian GeraghtyTheodore RooseveltDavid Wilmot in The AlienistDavid WilmotCaptain ConnorQ'orianka Kilcher in The AlienistQ'orianka KilcherMary PalmerMatt Lintz in The AlienistMatt LintzStevie Taggert

Writers

Cary Joji Fukunaga in The AlienistCary Joji FukunagaChase Palmer in The AlienistChase PalmerCary Joji Fukunaga in The AlienistCary Joji FukunagaJohn Sayles in The AlienistJohn SaylesSCStuart CarolanAmy Berg in The AlienistAmy BergAFAlyson FeltesHossein Amini in The AlienistHossein Amini

Production

Anonymous ContentStudio TParamount Television StudiosVanessa ProductionsStuma ProductionsTNT

Season & Episode Breakdown

Season 1 10 episodes

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.

  1. 1 The Boy on the Bridge 2018-01-22
  2. 2 A Fruitful Partnership 2018-01-29
  3. 3 Silver Smile 2018-02-05
  4. 4 These Bloody Thoughts 2018-02-12
  5. 5 Hildebrandt's Starling 2018-02-19
  6. 6 Ascension 2018-02-26
  7. 7 Many Sainted Men 2018-03-05
  8. 8 Psychopathia Sexualis 2018-03-12
  9. 9 Requiem 2018-03-19
  10. 10 Castle in the Sky 2018-03-26
Angel of Darkness 8 episodes

A year later, Sara is now running her own detective agency, which is tasked with finding the kidnapped infant daughter of a Spanish diplomat.

  1. 1 Ex Ore Infantium 2020-07-19
  2. 2 Something Wicked 2020-07-19
  3. 3 Labyrinth 2020-07-26
  4. 4 Gilded Cage 2020-07-26
  5. 5 Belly of the Beast 2020-08-02
  6. 6 Memento Mori 2020-08-02
  7. 7 Last Exit to Brooklyn 2020-08-09
  8. 8 Better Angels 2020-08-09

Critical Reception & Ratings

The Alienist is rated 7.5 out of 10 by viewers — 736 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is The Alienist about?

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.

How many seasons and episodes does The Alienist have?

2 seasons and 18 episodes.

Is The Alienist still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 2 seasons and 18 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in The Alienist?

Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning, Matthew Shear, Douglas Smith, Robert Wisdom.

Who is the director of The Alienist?

James Hawes.

When was The Alienist released?

2018.

Where can I watch The Alienist?

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