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The Alienist

The Alienist
★ 7.5/10•2018•48m•TV-MA•Drama•Crime•Mystery
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Madness lies within.

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.

StatusEnded
Runtime48m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 22, 2018

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Boy on the BridgeE149m

The Boy on the Bridge

A young boy prostitute is butchered on the Williamsburg Bridge, alienist Laszlo Kreizler, newspaper illustrator John Moore, secretary Sara Howard & police commissioner Theodore Roosevelt investigate outside the law to find a serial killer.

Jan 22, 2018

Episode 2 - A Fruitful PartnershipE248m

A Fruitful Partnership

Sara finds a clue and Kreizler tries to connect the evidence left behind by the serial killer. Kreizler takes Moore, Sara, Marcus and Lucius to Delmonico's in New York and informs them they're working together to catch the killer.

Jan 29, 2018

Episode 3 - Silver SmileE345m

Silver Smile

Innovative evidence leads the team to discover a crucial element in the case is missing. Kreizler and Moore interview a witness to find out what happened to Moore at the Brothel. Sara attempts to live in a world outside the investigation. Kreizler challenges them to look within themselves.

Feb 5, 2018

Episode 4 - These Bloody ThoughtsE449m

These Bloody Thoughts

Kreizler and Sara discuss the capacity to kill. Moore goes on a date. Byrnes and Captain Connor keep an eye on a potential suspect. Roosevelt finds himself under public scrutiny.

Feb 12, 2018

Episode 5 - Hildebrandt's StarlingE549m

Hildebrandt's Starling

The team learns more about the killer. Moore and Sara share an intimate moment. Kreizler seeks advice from an old mentor. Roosevelt takes action.

Feb 19, 2018

Episode 6 - AscensionE646m

Ascension

The team hatches a plan to catch the killer. Moore checks in on a friend. Kreizler faces his own self-doubt about the investigation. Roosevelt attends an event with the city’s elite. Sara looks into Kreizler’s past. Connor acts on impulse.

Feb 26, 2018

Episode 7 - Many Sainted MenE749m

Many Sainted Men

Kreizler and Moore follow a lead. Sara visits a hospital and is forced to confront her past. Cyrus, Kreizler’s carriage driver, recovers from his injuries. Byrnes and Connor plot against the team.

Mar 5, 2018

Episode 8 - Psychopathia SexualisE844m

Psychopathia Sexualis

Kreizler and Moore travel to Washington D.C., Sara goes rogue in pursuit of the truth. Lucius tells Marcus a secret. Byrnes and Connor tighten their grip on the investigation.

Mar 12, 2018

Episode 9 - RequiemE949m

Requiem

Kreizler mourns the loss of a friend. Sara pushes the team to forge ahead. Moore warns his friend the killer will strike again. Cyrus seeks revenge.

Mar 19, 2018

Episode 10 - Castle in the SkyE1054m

Castle in the Sky

Kreizler confronts the demons of his past. Moore tells Sara the truth. Connor takes matters into his own hands. The team closes in on the killer as time is running out.

Mar 26, 2018

Actors

Daniel Brühl

Daniel Brühl

Laszlo Kreizler

Luke Evans

Luke Evans

John Moore

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

Sara Howard

Matthew Shear

Matthew Shear

Lucius Isaacson

Douglas Smith

Douglas Smith

Marcus Isaacson

Robert Wisdom

Robert Wisdom

Cyrus Montrose

Rosy McEwen

Rosy McEwen

Libby Hatch

Melanie Field

Melanie Field

Bitsy Sussman

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