The Alienist
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on YouTube TV and TNT.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Alienist
Where can I watch The Alienist in the United States?
The Alienist is available to stream on YouTube TV and TNT in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Alienist for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Alienist needs a subscription to YouTube TV and TNT, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Alienist?
The Alienist scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Alienist?
The Alienist stars Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning, Matthew Shear, and Douglas Smith. Cary Joji Fukunaga is the creator.
How many seasons of The Alienist are there?
The Alienist has 2 seasons and 18 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Alienist?
All 18 episodes of The Alienist add up to about 14 hours 24 minutes at roughly 48 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 7 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 4 days.
What network is The Alienist on?
The Alienist airs on TNT, and is produced by Anonymous Content, Paramount Television Studios, and Vanessa Productions.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.