TV show availability guide

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.

2018 7.5/10 community score 2 seasons · 18 episodes Ended
  • Drama
  • Crime
  • Mystery

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Country-level availability

Where to watch in United States

6 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

Data checked 16 Oct 2026, 16:49 UTC

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2
  • Streaming providerTNTNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

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4
  • Streaming providerAmazon VideoNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
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Series schedule

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First aired
Seasons
2
Episodes
18
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S2 E8

Better Angels

Aired 56 min

While Sara, Moore and Kreizler struggle with decisions about their future paths, New York is in the grips of an all-out manhunt for the killer, and the team must overcome the wrath of the police and an underworld gang on the rampage.

Next listed episode

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Season guide

Most recent seasons first

2 season entries

  • Angel of Darkness

    Season 2

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    10 episodes

    First episode aired

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