The Alienist

10 Best Episodes of The Alienist - Season 1

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 30, 2022.

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#10 - The Boy on the Bridge (Season 1 - Episode 1)

A young boy prostitute is butchered on the Williamsburg Bridge, alienist Laszlo Kreizler, newspaper illustrator John Moore, secretary Sara Howard & police commissioner Theodore Roosevelt investigate outside the law to find a serial killer.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 1922 votes.

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#9 - A Fruitful Partnership (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Sara finds a clue and Kreizler tries to connect the evidence left behind by the serial killer. Kreizler takes Moore, Sara, Marcus and Lucius to Delmonico's in New York and informs them they're working together to catch the killer.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 1394 votes.

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#8 - Many Sainted Men (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Kreizler and Moore follow a lead. Sara visits a hospital and is forced to confront her past. Cyrus, Kreizler’s carriage driver, recovers from his injuries. Byrnes and Connor plot against the team.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 1105 votes.

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#7 - Silver Smile (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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Innovative evidence leads the team to discover a crucial element in the case is missing. Kreizler and Moore interview a witness to find out what happened to Moore at the Brothel. Sara attempts to live in a world outside the investigation. Kreizler challenges them to look within themselves.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 1276 votes.

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#6 - Hildebrandt's Starling (Season 1 - Episode 5)

The team learns more about the killer. Moore and Sara share an intimate moment. Kreizler seeks advice from an old mentor. Roosevelt takes action.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 1138 votes.

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#5 - These Bloody Thoughts (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Kreizler and Sara discuss the capacity to kill. Moore goes on a date. Byrnes and Captain Connor keep an eye on a potential suspect. Roosevelt finds himself under public scrutiny.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 1209 votes.

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#4 - Ascension (Season 1 - Episode 6)

The team hatches a plan to catch the killer. Moore checks in on a friend. Kreizler faces his own self-doubt about the investigation. Roosevelt attends an event with the city’s elite. Sara looks into Kreizler’s past. Connor acts on impulse.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 1120 votes.

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#3 - Castle in the Sky (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Kreizler confronts the demons of his past. Moore tells Sara the truth. Connor takes matters into his own hands. The team closes in on the killer as time is running out.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 1057 votes.

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#2 - Psychopathia Sexualis (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Kreizler and Moore travel to Washington D.C., Sara goes rogue in pursuit of the truth. Lucius tells Marcus a secret. Byrnes and Connor tighten their grip on the investigation.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 1088 votes.

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#1 - Requiem (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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Kreizler mourns the loss of a friend. Sara pushes the team to forge ahead. Moore warns his friend the killer will strike again. Cyrus seeks revenge.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 1083 votes.

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