The Alienist

Season 1

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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.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

  • The Boy on the Bridge
    E1
    The Boy on the BridgeA 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.
  • A Fruitful Partnership
    E2
    A Fruitful PartnershipSara 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.
  • Silver Smile
    E3
    Silver SmileInnovative 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.
  • These Bloody Thoughts
    E4
    These Bloody ThoughtsKreizler 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.
  • Hildebrandt's Starling
    E5
    Hildebrandt's StarlingThe team learns more about the killer. Moore and Sara share an intimate moment. Kreizler seeks advice from an old mentor. Roosevelt takes action.
  • Ascension
    E6
    AscensionThe team hatches a plan to catch the killer. Moore checks in on a friend. Kreizler faces his own self-doubt about the investigation. Roosevelt attends an event with the city’s elite. Sara looks into Kreizler’s past. Connor acts on impulse.
  • Many Sainted Men
    E7
    Many Sainted MenKreizler and Moore follow a new lead. Sara visits a hospital which forces her to confront her past. Cyrus recovers from his injuries. Byrnes and Conner are plotting against the team. Marcus and Lucius follow a clue.
  • Psychopathia Sexualis
    E8
    Psychopathia SexualisKreizler and Moore travel to Washington D.C., Sara goes rogue in pursuit of the truth. Lucius tells Marcus a secret. Byrnes and Connor tighten their grip on the investigation.
  • Requiem
    E9
    RequiemKreizler mourns the loss of a friend. Sara pushes the team to forge ahead. Moore warns his friend the killer will strike again. Cyrus seeks revenge.
  • Castle in the Sky
    E10
    Castle in the SkyKreizler confronts the demons of his past. Moore tells Sara the truth. Connor takes matters into his own hands. The team closes in on the killer as time is running out.

Cast of Season 1

  • Daniel BrühlLaszlo Kreizler
  • Luke EvansJohn Moore
  • Dakota FanningSara Howard
  • Matthew ShearLucius Isaacson
  • Brian GeraghtyTheodore Roosevelt
  • Douglas SmithMarcus Isaacson
  • Robert WisdomCyrus Montrose
  • David WilmotCaptain Connor
  • Q'orianka KilcherMary Palmer
  • Matt LintzStevie Taggert
  • Caleb CarrWriter / Producer
  • Seth FisherProducer
  • Kari HobsonProducer
  • Ben RosenblattProducer
  • Chris SymesProducer

Season 1 Ratings & Reviews

Watch Season 1 Videos

  • The Alienist: Season 1
    The Alienist: Season 1Trailer
  • The Alienist: Season 1 Mid-Season Recap
    The Alienist: Season 1 Mid-Season RecapTrailer
  • The Alienist: We Don't Yet Know Him, But We Will
    The Alienist: We Don't Yet Know Him, But We WillTrailer
  • The Alienist: New York in 1896
    The Alienist: New York in 1896Behind the Scenes
  • The Alienist: Fashion of the Gilded Age
    The Alienist: Fashion of the Gilded AgeBehind the Scenes
  • The Alienist: Building the Gilded Age with Daniel Bruhl & Luke Evans
    The Alienist: Building the Gilded Age with Daniel Bruhl & Luke EvansBehind the Scenes

 

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