The Alienist
“Madness lies within.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 18 Episodes
48 min per episode
2018 – 2020
Premiered: Mon, Jan 22, 2018
Cary Joji FukunagaLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 8: “Better Angels”
While Sara, Moore and Kreizler struggle with decisions about their future paths, New York is in the grips of an all-out manhunt for the killer, and the team must overcome the wrath of the police and an underworld gang on the rampage.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Netflix TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-22
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Caleb Carr
Bobby Krlic
Ben Rosenblatt, Stuart Carolan, Pavlina Hatoupis, Alyson Feltes, David Caffrey
Department Leadership Roster
Ruth Ammon
Production Design
Douglas Larmour
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bobby Krlic
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alienist
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What is The Alienist 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.
How many seasons does The Alienist have?
The Alienist comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Alienist?
Key cast members in The Alienist include Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning, Matthew Shear, Douglas Smith.
Who created or directed The Alienist?
The Alienist was developed and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga.