John Moore finds a clue which may lead to the identity of the serial killer. Sara learns that even the best of us harbour the capacity to commit evil deeds. Kreizler hides a physical disability. [...]
Cracks begin to form between Kreizler and his team when a fresh murder is discovered. Roosevelt tries to head off Captain Connor and retired police chief Byrnes from the investigation. [...]
Upon finding out there is a serial killer on the loose in New York, Kreizler and his team operate outside the law to catch the monster who preys on young boys. [...]
It’s New York, 1896, and the discovery of the mutilated body of a young boy calls for a new, but very different approach to crime solving. Enter The Alienist. [...]