The Alienist - CineMojo

The Alienist 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.

Drama

Crime

Mystery

The Alienist Madness lies within.

Drama

Crime

Mystery

Created By: Cary Joji Fukunaga
First Aired on: Jan 22, 2018
Popularity: 28.7453: 632 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: Anonymous Content (US)Paramount Television Studios (US)Vanessa Productions (US)Studio T (US)Stuma Productions
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 18 episodes

Season 1

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.

Aired 7 years ago

10 Episodes

Episode 1The Boy on the Bridge49 min
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.
Episode 2A Fruitful Partnership48 min
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.
Episode 3Silver Smile45 min
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.
Episode 4These Bloody Thoughts49 min
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.
Episode 5Hildebrandt's Starling49 min
The team learns more about the killer. Moore and Sara share an intimate moment. Kreizler seeks advice from an old mentor. Roosevelt takes action.