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The Alienist

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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
Cast:
Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning, Matthew Shear
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
TNT

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Seasons

2 available

Season 1

Episodes

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Episode 1

★ 7.3

The Boy on the Bridge

2018-01-22 · 49m

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.

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Episode 2

★ 6.9

A Fruitful Partnership

2018-01-29 · 48m

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.

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Episode 3

★ 7.5

Silver Smile

2018-02-05 · 45m

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.

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Episode 4

★ 7.5

These Bloody Thoughts

2018-02-12 · 49m

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.

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Episode 5

★ 7.5

Hildebrandt's Starling

2018-02-19 · 49m

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

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Episode 6

★ 8.0

Ascension

2018-02-26 · 46m

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.

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Episode 7

★ 7.7

Many Sainted Men

2018-03-05 · 49m

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.

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Episode 8

★ 7.5

Psychopathia Sexualis

2018-03-12 · 44m

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.

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Episode 9

★ 8.1

Requiem

2018-03-19 · 49m

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.

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Episode 10

★ 7.6

Castle in the Sky

2018-03-26 · 54m

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.

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Cast

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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