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The Alienist

7.520182 seasonsTV-MATV SeriesDramaCrimeMystery

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.

ProducersAlyson Feltes·Stuart Carolan

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Ex Ore Infantium
Jul 19, 2020 6.1
E2
Something Wicked
Jul 19, 2020 6.7
E3
Labyrinth
Jul 26, 2020 6.7
E4
Gilded Cage
Jul 26, 2020 7.2
E5
Belly of the Beast
Aug 2, 2020 6.9
E6
Memento Mori
Aug 2, 2020 7.1
E7
Last Exit to Brooklyn
Aug 9, 2020 5.8
E8
Better Angels
Aug 9, 2020 7.1

Cast

Daniel Brühl
Daniel Brühl
Laszlo Kreizler
Luke Evans
Luke Evans
John Moore
Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning
Sara Howard
Matthew Shear
Matthew Shear
Lucius Isaacson
Douglas Smith
Douglas Smith
Marcus Isaacson
Robert Wisdom
Robert Wisdom
Cyrus Montrose
Rosy McEwen
Rosy McEwen
Libby Hatch
Melanie Field
Melanie Field
Bitsy Sussman

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The Alienist — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Alienist?

The Alienist is streaming on YouTube TV and TNT in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Alienist on Netflix?

No, The Alienist is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV and TNT.

Is The Alienist on Amazon Prime Video?

The Alienist isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Alienist for free?

The Alienist is available on YouTube TV and TNT in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Alienist?

The Alienist has 2 seasons in total (18 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of The Alienist out yet?

Yes — all 18 episodes across 2 seasons of The Alienist are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Alienist?

No — The Alienist ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.

What book is The Alienist based on?

The Alienist is based on The Alienist by Caleb Carr.