The Alienist (2018)
TV show 2 seasons ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 2018, The Alienist sits in the crime, drama and mystery corner of our catalogue. It was created or directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. The cast includes Daniel Brühl, Dakota Fanning and Robert Wisdom. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Cary Joji FukunagaDirector
- Daniel Brühlas Laszlo Kreizler
- Dakota Fanningas Sara Howard
- Robert Wisdomas Cyrus Montrose
- Luke Evansas John Moore
- Matthew Shearas Lucius Isaacson
- Douglas Smithas Marcus Isaacson
- Rosy McEwenas Libby Hatch
- Melanie Fieldas Bitsy Sussman
Seasons
- Season 1 · 10 episodes
- Season 2 · 8 episodes
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Questions about The Alienist
- What genre is The Alienist?
- The Alienist is categorised as Crime, Drama, Mystery.
- Who stars in The Alienist?
- Daniel Brühl, Dakota Fanning, Robert Wisdom, Luke Evans, Matthew Shear appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Alienist?
- Cary Joji Fukunaga directed The Alienist.
- Is The Alienist worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Alienist?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
