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.

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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
Chris SymesExecutive Producer
Steve GolinExecutive Producer
Caleb CarrConsulting Producer / Book
Jakob VerbruggenExecutive Producer
Kari HobsonCo-Producer
Rosalie SwedlinExecutive Producer
Eric RothExecutive Producer
Hossein AminiExecutive Producer
Cary Joji FukunagaExecutive Producer
E. Max FryeExecutive Producer

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