The Alienist
“Madness lies within.”
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.
Where to watch The Alienist in United States
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Where is The Alienist streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, TNT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Channel 4, UKTV Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime | — |
| Brazil | Claro tv+ | — |
About The Alienist
The Alienist is a 2018 English-language drama, crime and mystery series created by Cary Joji Fukunaga. The cast is led by Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning. It spans 2 seasons and 18 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TNT.
The Alienist was produced by Anonymous Content, Paramount Television Studios, and Vanessa Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on January 22, 2018, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Cary Joji Fukunaga
- First aired
- January 22, 2018
- Last aired
- August 9, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 2 (18 episodes)
- Network
- TNT
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Anonymous Content, Paramount Television Studios, Vanessa Productions
The Alienist cast & crew
The Alienist was created by Cary Joji Fukunaga.
The cast features Daniel Brühl as Laszlo Kreizler, Luke Evans as John Moore, Dakota Fanning as Sara Howard, Matthew Shear as Lucius Isaacson, Douglas Smith as Marcus Isaacson, and Robert Wisdom as Cyrus Montrose.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bobby Krlic and it was produced by Ben Rosenblatt and Stuart Carolan.
Is The Alienist worth watching?
The Alienist holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 697 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 2 seasons and 18 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and mystery, The Alienist is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Alienist
In United States, you can stream The Alienist on YouTube TV and TNT, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Alienist
Daniel Brühl
Laszlo Kreizler
Luke Evans
John Moore
Dakota Fanning
Sara Howard
Matthew Shear
Lucius Isaacson
Douglas Smith
Marcus Isaacson
Robert Wisdom
Cyrus Montrose
Rosy McEwen
Libby Hatch
Melanie Field
Bitsy Sussman
The Alienist — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Alienist in United States?
The Alienist is streaming on YouTube TV, TNT in United States.
▸Is The Alienist on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Alienist is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Alienist in?
The Alienist is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Alienist are there?
The Alienist has 2 seasons with 18 episodes in total.
▸What is The Alienist rated?
The Alienist is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 697 ratings.
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