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The Alienist

TV-MA2018–20202 seasonsCary Joji Fukunaga
IMDb 7.7

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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.

DramaCrimeMystery
New York CityBased On Novel Or BookSerial KillerHistorical FictionPeriod DramaMental IllnessPrivate DetectiveCriminal InvestigationNewspaper ReporterDetective Agency

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Alienist (2018) 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.

Who stars in The Alienist?

The Alienist stars Daniel Brühl (Laszlo Kreizler), Luke Evans (John Moore), Dakota Fanning (Sara Howard), Matthew Shear (Lucius Isaacson), Douglas Smith (Marcus Isaacson). The series was created by Cary Joji Fukunaga.

How many seasons does The Alienist have?

The Alienist has 2 seasons. There are 18 episodes in total.

Is The Alienist worth watching?

The Alienist holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Drama, Crime, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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