#the alienist show

[kreizler-pupil]

The Alienist show was on my watchlist on Netflix for literal years. Years! I saw it was leaving soon, so I decided to binge watch it, and I fell in love with season 1 (season 2 had some things I disliked, like Marcus dying, but still). I’m gonna look into the books now, but can we talk how bad it is to finally get into something years after it came out, and all online discourse is over, there is no fanfiction, headcanons or expansion from fans anymore, and almost no one is talking about it? I’m dying to talk about it with someone, but it fells like I’m the only one here.

I feel you!! I don't feel like the fandom is entirely dead, but God I wish I had been here as soon as the series came out. I tend to hyperfixiate so a proper fan over-excited answer on here would have been fine.

I've been preparing some texts to post here and a few fanfictions but haven't got the inspiration lately. Caleb Carr passing away has weirdly kept me away from re-reading the books, so I lost my inspiration.

I will rewatch the show, since you reminded me it will leave soon. How nice you did watch it in the end! And I 100% recommend the books (if you go down my profile, you'll know how much I adore them).

Of course we can talk about The Alienist. For starters, who thought it was a good idea to kill Marcus??!! I promise you, the book will leave you so much more satisfied.

(Me every time I remember season 2)

[kreizler-pupil]

Beautiful!

Laszlo Kreizler vibes

Who saw the Netflix series “The Alienist”? I saw it last summer, before they took it off the platform. Needless to say, I loved it. I made this drawing thinking about Laszlo Kreizler.

[fishalthor]

Laszlo + his wardrobe through the seasons the alienist (2018-2020) - requested by @dreamyarchangel

[supercalifragipopculturevomit]

THE ALIENIST: Angel of Darkness (2020) Daniel Brühl as Dr. Laszlo Kreizler Behind-the-scenes stills from the second season.

[deepdwellingsteamboat]

Daniel Brühl as Laszlo Kreizler THE ALIENIST 2018 – 2020・2x04 Gilded Cage

[kreizler-pupil]

😂😂😂

But it was INDEED hot af

So last night we’ve started to watch the Alienist on Netflix. I didn’t know much about this series and books before and maaan, this story is so freaking creepy. It’s soo sick.

And then from nowhere, they actually started to speak HUNGARIAN and then Daniel Brühl was speaking HUNGARIAN WITH A PERFECT FUCKING RHYTHM AND EMPHASIS , I DIED . He was like a native speaker.I’ve already loved him, but damn. It was hot.IT WAS HOT.

[beni75]

Luke Evans

[haveyouseenthisseries-poll]

[kreizler-pupil]

Where to watch The Alienist

Well, apparently, The Alienist is already out of Netflix (to hell with them). So, I'll share with you the page where I will watch it from now on.

(Just be very careful with viruses, ok?)

You guys may also try other places, like Cuevana. But this never fails for me, you just need to be patient 'cause it works like 2010s Internet.

[kreizler-pupil]

What to do now? Read the books! They are amazing and make you go way deeper into the atmosphere.

You know that empty feeling after you finish a show you enjoyed? I'm feeling this so hard right now after finishing The Alienist. I'm so in love with these period dramas

i feel so empty right now what do i do.

[justpendule]

I started watching The Alienist expecting the hot main character to be misunderstood by his peers but being always right despite not being listened to, and I'm delighted to see that, though he is seen as a weird guy, he's actually not that good of a psychiatrist. Like, it's so funny how on edge he is whenever someone in the team -he assembled himself- points something that he doesn't like out. He's flustered when a woman makes innuendos at him, he gets tricked by a child killer's fake crying, and he gets angry when the only woman in his team suggests something that he has never read in any of his books. He's a fucking crybaby with so much issues, it's so funny to see him going around thinking he's so clever when he's actually full of shit!! I really love it because he's not a good man, but he's still intriguing. Not to say that, being incarnated by Daniel Brühl makes him so much more interesting (He's hot. Really, he's fucking hot.)

I'm only halfway through the first season, but it's a really pleasant show!

[nellarw95]

Happy Birthday Luke 🥳🎂🎈🎁🎉

Luke George Evans

April 15,1979

Buon Compleanno 🥳🎂🎈🎁🎉

15 Aprile 1979

[belongstocaptaindoyle]

Colleen Ledwidge & Captain Doyle The Alienist - Angel of Darkness: Belly of the Beast

[kreizler-pupil]

I HATED THE SECOND SEASON FOR THIS. But in the book he doesn't die so I'm not taking the series as canon😭

MARCUSSSS NOOO MARCUSSSSS NOOOOOOOOOOO IM BAWLING MY EYES OUT "Marcus my glasses broke" *turns around* NOOOOO

😭😭😭😭 I can't do this. Why, why? Why? WHY MARCUS

Giving me Alfred H flashbacks

[itsthenovelteafactor]

TV Shows Roundup: July - Dec

This year I’ve been tracking every TV show I watched with notes on my impressions. I’ve watched a lot, most quite good, and a lot that surprised me. Probably going to keep up this habit in the new year (I love a spreadsheet), and curious why y’all have been watching as well!

Worth noting that my average viewing comes to less than one episode a day, so while this list is very long, I promise I do things other than watch TV.

Bodies:

Honestly, the plot and mystery of what was going on were so engaging I did not realize how much I had come to care about the characters until something bad happened to them and I was utterly distraught, which is one of the highest endorsements I can give.

The Alienist (season 2):

Obsessed with the vibes of this one! It’s super gothic, and a compelling mystery. For some reason, I have no recollection of this season ever having been announced/released so it was a nice surprise to discover it existed! Highly recommended to horror mystery fans who enjoy moody period pieces.

The Umbrella Academy (season 4):

I really, really wanted to like this. This series as a whole has been such a comfort to me and I was incredibly disappointed in the ending. While not without some charming moments and interesting concepts, this season did a disservice to the characters that make up the heart of the show. I will gladly rewatch the first and second season. This one I’ll probably skip.

Teenage Bounty Hunters (season 1):

Blair and Sterling Wesley my beloveds! It’s funny and whip smart and held together by the unbreakable bond of two sisters who share one brain cell and the bounty hunter who’s begrudgingly adopted them. Woven throughout is a surprisingly thoughtful commentary about religion, class, and sexuality. We were completely robbed of a second season with this group. Dead Boy Detectives (rewatch):

… Less than three months after I first watched it. That is probably all I need to say here. I still love them.

A Discovery of Witches (seasons 2 & 3):

Really glad I got the chance to finish this one! It’s cozy and gorgeously shot, with scenic locations, period costumes, a muted autumnal aesthetic, and captures the spirit of the novels, if not following them beat for beat. This series is very nostalgic for me, and it was nice to see it wrapped up. Marcus Whitmore you will always be famous.

3 Body Problem (season 1):

After reading the book, I had no idea how would this work as a show. It’s very different, but I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. I don’t know how successful it was as an adaptation, and you definitely get a more western perspective, but it’s visually striking with a compelling story and characters and more restrained than I expected given the creators. I hope they continue in this vein, and am curious to see what happens next.

Moonflower Murders:

Two mysteries threaded into one, and a delightful return to a fantastic cast of characters. This one is a great adaptation of a book I’m very fond of and strikes at the same cozy mystery vibes as Agatha Christie.

Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (season 1):

I really do not know how best to summarize this show but it was weird and charming and, despite having no idea what was going on half the time, I was glad to be along for the ride.

Abbott Elementary (season 3 & 4):

This is a warm, comforting hug in a show form. It’s funny and smart and heartfelt, and has crafted a delightfully chaotic ensemble cast who you can’t help root for. Watch for a good laugh and the feeling of playing heads up seven up in your elementary school classroom during indoor recess.

Only Murders in the Building (season 4):

It is always so nice to be back at the Arconia! This season was especially emotional given the case is about the murder of a very beloved recurring character, but it managed to pull of an exceptional balance of heart, humor, and a compelling mystery. They could make infinite season of this show and I’d always come back it’s so charming.

The Penguin:

This whole show was brilliant and surpassed all my expectations. Matt Reeves’ is my favorite adaptation of Batman, and I love seeing more of this version of Gotham. It’s gritty and bleak and harrowing and gorgeously rendered. No one is truly good, but everyone has more going on than meets the eyes. Had my fully attention start to finish.

Marianne (season 1):

Top notch visuals, from unsettling horror imagery to the gorgeous backdrop of a French coastal city to sleek and fun editing. I will admit it took me a bit to get caught up in the story and characters, but am very glad I tried it out. Definitely an underrated gem for horror fans.

Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (season 2):

This show is a bizarre delight, a great mix of comedy, fantasy/scifi, mystery, and heart. Loved seeing the development of these characters ans continuation of the mythology from season one. Bart has done nothing wrong in her life ever, btw.

Lockwood and Co (rewatch)

I don’t know if I’ll ever be over this one, honestly. The visual language of this show, from the coloring to the staging to all of the neat mirror shots, is evocative and thoughtful. The characters come to life, and every time I rewatch, I pick up something new, especially having now finished the book series. There’s so much care and attention put into everything. Of all my unfairly cancelled shows, this one hurts the most.

The Terror (season 1):

This show was deeply unsettling and brilliantly crafted. I can’t believe how long it took me to watch this! The attention to detail is impressive, and the show as a whole is brutal and unflinching start to finish. For anyone who enjoys wintry isolation horror that acknowledges the real monster is British Imperialism, CANNOT recommend this one enough.

The Jetty (season 1):

This was a very ambitious series, both in the themes it and the complexity of the story (especially for only four episodes!). While I can’t say it fully hit the mark on everything it set out to do, it had some spectacular performances, excellent visuals, and did not shy away from the heavy topics it grapples with. I think this series would have benefited from a bit more time to ruminate, but appreciate the vision behind it.

[dekaohtoura]