The Alienist

Set in 1886 New York City, "The Alienist" explores the dark underworld of crime and corruption through the investigation of a brutal murder, led by Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt and a pioneering psychologist named Laszlo Kreizler. As the team delves into the killer’s mind using emerging psychological techniques, they confront a terrifying and relentless criminal. Rich in period detail and suspense, the story immerses readers in a vivid, historic New York while unraveling a chilling and complex case.