The Alienist
2018 | 2 seasons | 48 min | Drama, Crime, Mystery
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With a short run, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5/10 from 737 viewers
- AwardsWeak
No major awards or nominations on record
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
2 seasons
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
YouTube TV
TNTRent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
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Cast & crew
Created by Cary Joji Fukunaga
- Daniel BrühlLaszlo Kreizler
- Luke EvansJohn Moore
- Dakota FanningSara Howard
- Matthew ShearLucius Isaacson
- Douglas SmithMarcus Isaacson
- Robert WisdomCyrus Montrose
- Rosy McEwenLibby Hatch
- Melanie FieldBitsy Sussman