The Alienist (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2018, The Alienist is a drama, crime and mystery series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Alienist stars Daniel Brühl as Laszlo Kreizler, Luke Evans as John Moore, Dakota Fanning as Sara Howard and Matthew Shear as Lucius Isaacson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Alienist has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TNT and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Alienist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Alienist tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Alienist (2018)?
- In US, The Alienist is available to stream on YouTube TV and TNT, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Alienist worth watching?
- The Alienist holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Alienist?
- The Alienist stars Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning, Matthew Shear and Brian Geraghty.
- When was The Alienist released?
- The Alienist was released in 2018.