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The Alienist is an American period crime drama–thriller television series based on the 1994 novel of the same name by Caleb Carr. The ten-episode limited series first aired on TNT as a sneak peek on January 21, 2018, before its official premiere on January 22, 2018, airing until March 26, 2018.
The Alienist: With Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Robert Wisdom, Douglas Smith. 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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The Alienist is a crime novel by Caleb Carr first published in 1994 and is the first book in the Kreizler series. It takes place in New York City in 1896, and includes appearances by many famous figures of New York society in that era, including Theodore Roosevelt and J. P. Morgan.
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The Alienist is a psychological thriller based on a best-selling book by Caleb Carr, set in 1896 New York. It follows a team of investigators who use alienist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler's expertise to catch a serial killer of boy prostitutes.
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New York City, 1896. A series of haunting, gruesome murders has gripped the city. Newly appointed police commissioner Theodore Roosevelt, criminal psychology...
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In 1896 New York City, psychologist Laszlo Kreizler is enlisted by Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt to catch a killer preying on homeless boys. Watch trailers & learn more.
Find out who directed, wrote, and starred in the historical crime drama based on Caleb Carr's novels. See the full list of cast and crew members, including Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning, and more.