The Alienist

TV Series
2018–2020
16
1h

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7.7/10

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Period Drama Police Procedural Serial Killer Suspense Mystery Whodunnit Crime Drama Mystery

Newspaper illustrator John Moore meets with criminal psychologist (alienist) Dr. Laszlo Kreizler to investigate a serial killer in New York during the late 19th century.Newspaper illustrator John Moore meets with criminal psychologist (alienist) Dr. Laszlo Kreizler to investigate a serial killer in New York during the late 19th century.Newspaper illustrator John Moore meets with criminal psychologist (alienist) Dr. Laszlo Kreizler to investigate a serial killer in New York during the late 19th century.

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

63K

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Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 3 wins & 26 nominations total

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Trivia
Theodore Roosevelt did serve as New York City police commissioner for two years beginning in 1895.

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Featured in Conan: Sharon Stone/Luke Evans/Ismo (2018)

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8/10

Entertaining Enough

The Alienist is a psychological thriller that will keep you at the edge of seat and glued to your tv throughout the series! Each season has an unnerving murder mystery that is so smart and detailed that it'll keep you entertained and guessing to the very end. Every episode starts to reveal more and more of that mystery and it's fascinating where the story takes you. It has Jack the Ripper type feel to it. What makes this show so good is the writing and acting. The cast is just so good that they keep you very interested in what happens to their characters. Like some here have already said, it can be a little dark for some but if you can handle it it's definitely worth watching. As good as Season 1 was, I thought Season 2 was just as good.