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The Alienist

2018–2020 · Crime, Drama, Mystery · 2 seasons · ★ 7.5

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Synopsis of The Alienist

In New York, in 1896, a series of murders of child prostitutes shakes the city. Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, a criminal psychiatrist of Hungarian origin, and John Moore, a newspaper illustrator, are hired by the new police commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt, a former Harvard classmate of both. Roosevelt asks them to investigate in secret, outside the official police. With the help of Sara Howard and Kreizler's servants, they try to understand the killer's mind through psychology, an emerging discipline. However, the team clashes with Captain Connor and former chief Byrnes, who are more concerned with protecting the reputation of high society than with catching the culprits, and also with working-class neighbors, who distrust outsiders.

«Madness lies within.»

2seasons
18episodes
48 minper episode
7.5audience scoreTMDB · 737 votes
7.7IMDb rating65,162 votes

Seasons of The Alienist

Season 1Season 12018 · 10 eps · ★ 7.6Season 2Season 22020 · 8 eps · ★ 6.9

Cast by The Alienist

Daniel BrühlDaniel BrühlLaszlo Kreizler18 episodes
Luke EvansLuke EvansJohn Moore18 episodes
Dakota FanningDakota FanningSara Howard18 episodes
Matthew ShearMatthew ShearLucius Isaacson18 episodes
Douglas SmithDouglas SmithMarcus Isaacson18 episodes
Robert WisdomRobert WisdomCyrus Montrose18 episodes
Ted LevineTed LevineThomas Byrnes15 episodes
Martin McCreadieMartin McCreadieDoyle14 episodes
Brian GeraghtyBrian GeraghtyTheodore Roosevelt10 episodes
David WilmotDavid WilmotCaptain Connor10 episodes
Q'orianka KilcherQ'orianka KilcherMary Palmer10 episodes
Matt LintzMatt LintzStevie Taggert10 episodes
Brittany Marie BatchelderBrittany Marie BatchelderJoanna Crawford9 episodes
Rosy McEwenRosy McEwenLibby Hatch8 episodes
Melanie FieldMelanie FieldBitsy Sussman8 episodes
Emily BarberEmily BarberViolet Hayward8 episodes
Georgia LoweMilly7 episodes
Michael McElhattonMichael McElhattonDr. Markoe6 episodes
Matt LetscherMatt LetscherWilliam Randolph Hearst6 episodes
Daisy BevanDaisy BevanEsther5 episodes
Jackson GannJackson GannJoseph / Bernadette5 episodes
Dominic Herman-DayDominic Herman-DayStevie Taggart5 episodes
Bruna CusíBruna CusíIsabel Linares5 episodes
Diego MartínDiego MartínNarciso Linares5 episodes
Heather GoldenhershHeather GoldenhershMatron5 episodes
Peter CoonanPeter CoonanDing Dong5 episodes
Frederick SchmidtFrederick SchmidtGoo Goo Knox5 episodes
Lara PulverLara PulverKaren Stratton5 episodes
Sean YoungSean YoungMrs. Van Bergen4 episodes
Michael IronsideMichael IronsideJ. P. Morgan4 episodes
Jefferson WhiteJefferson WhiteLincoln Steffens4 episodes
Antonio MagroAntonio MagroPaul Kelly4 episodes
Oliver CaterRosie4 episodes
Grace ZabriskieGrace ZabriskieJohn's Grandmother4 episodes
Dominic BoyleDominic BoyleMaxie4 episodes
Liadán DunleaLiadán DunleaColleen Ledwidge4 episodes
Demetri GoritsasDemetri GoritsasBernie Peterson4 episodes
Lucas BondLucas BondPaulie4 episodes
Gavin O'ConnorGavin O'ConnorMurphy4 episodes
Josef AltinJosef AltinWillem Van Bergen / Silver Smile4 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Address
David Caffrey, Clare Kilner, Jakob Verbruggen, Paco Cabezas, Jamie Payne
Music
Rupert Gregson Williams, Bobby Krlic
Photography
Cathal Watters, P.J. Dillon, Gavin Struthers, Alejandro Martínez
Executive Producer
Steve Golin, Jakob Verbruggen, Rosalie Swedlin, Cary Joji Fukunaga
Production companies
Anonymous Content, Paramount Television Studios, Vanessa Productions, Studio T, Stuma Productions
Network or Platform
TNT
Country
United States
Original Language
English
Premiere
January 22, 2018
Last Episode
August 9, 2020 (2x08)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
Won 1 Emmy Award; 3 wins and 27 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about The Alienist

Jakob Verbruggen replaced Cary Fukunaga as director in September 2016 due to scheduling conflicts, although Fukunaga remained as executive producer.
Netflix acquired the international rights to the series, whose original broadcast was handled by TNT.
The character of Sara Howard is loosely inspired by Isabella Goodwin, New York's first female detective.
The series blends fact and fiction and includes historical figures such as Theodore Roosevelt, who served as police commissioner from 1895 to 1897.
During its initial run, «The Alienist» reached 37 million cumulative viewers and quadrupled the digital streams of any other TNT original production.
The production was shot entirely in Budapest, and costume designer Michael Kaplan prepared outfits for more than 1,000 characters, including extras.
TNT announced that the series grew by 40% during its first season; one broadcast reached 1,725 million live and same-day viewers.
The series is currently listed as canceled, with two seasons aired between January 22, 2018 and August 9, 2020, and no third season confirmed.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Alienist have?

The Alienist has 2 seasons and 18 episodes in total.

Where to Watch The Alienist in Spain?

The Alienist is available on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total and SkyShowtime with a subscription.

Has The Alienist ended?

Yes. The Alienist has ended, and its final episode aired on August 9, 2020.

Who's in The Alienist?

The main cast includes Daniel Brühl (Laszlo Kreizler), Luke Evans (John Moore), Dakota Fanning (Sara Howard) and Matthew Shear (Lucius Isaacson).

Who created The Alienist?

The Alienist is a creation of Cary Joji Fukunaga.

How long does it take to watch The Alienist all the way through?

With episodes of about 48 minutes, watching all 18 episodes takes approximately 14 hours.

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