The Alienist
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.
Cast:Daniel Brühl , Dakota Fanning , Luke Evans , Robert Wisdom , Douglas Smith , Matthew Shear , Ted Levine , Martin McCreadie , Brian Geraghty , Q'orianka Kilcher , Matt Lintz , David Wilmot , Brittany Marie Batchelder , Rosy McEwen , Melanie Field , Emily Barber , Georgia Lowe , Matt Letscher
S1.E1 ∙ The Boy on the Bridge
The discovery of the mutilated corpse of a boy prostitute leads a psychologist to link the crime to the earlier murder of a child patient. He enlists the help of his college friend, a newspaper illustrator, to gather evidence in the case.
S1.E2 ∙ A Fruitful Partnership
Kreizler looks for other victims of the serial killer. Sara brings in a vital clue. Kreizler treats Sara, Moore, Marcus and Lucius to Delmonico's and informs them they will be teaming up to catch the killer.
S1.E3 ∙ Silver Smile
Use of the innovative new procedure of fingerprinting leads the team to discover crucial evidence is missing. Kreizler and Moore interview a witness to find out what happened to Moore at the brothel.
S1.E4 ∙ These Bloody Thoughts
Sara and Kreizler posit on the ability to kill. Moore goes on a date. Byrnes and Connor eye potential suspects. Roosevelt is under scrutiny from the public.
S1.E5 ∙ Hildebrandt's Starling
The team build a profile for the killer. Moore and Sara share an intimate moment. Kreizler gets advice from an old mentor. Roosevelt finally takes action.
S1.E6 ∙ Ascension
The team set a trap to catch the killer. Moore visits a friend. Kreizler is filled with self-doubt over the investigation. Roosevelt is part of an event with the city elite. Sara looks into Kreizler's past.
S1.E7 ∙ Many Sainted Men
Kreizler 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.
S1.E8 ∙ Psychopathia Sexualis
Kreizler and Moore travel to DC. Sara goes rogue in her pursuit of the truth. Lucius confides a secret to Marcus. Byrnes and Connor tighten their stranglehold on the investigation.
S1.E9 ∙ Requiem
Kreizler mourns Mary's death while Sara pushes the team to forge ahead. Moore believes the killer is poised to strike again. Cyrus seeks revenge.
S1.E10 ∙ Castle in the Sky
Kreizler confronts the demons of his past. Moore tells Sarah the truth. Conner takes matters into his own hands. The team closes in on the killer as time is running out.
