#tv: the alienist

[thatwritererinoriordan]

If Loki and Mobius ran into Dr. Laszlo Kreizler in 1893, would they think "that guy looks just like Baron Zemo?"

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

[bebx]

❝ your top 10 favorite tv shows can say a lot about your personality ❞

🤔🤔🤔 okay let’s do this then

mine:

1. Harrow

2. Stranger Things

3. Forever

4. Chicago Med

5. 9-1-1: Lone Star

6. Bates Motel

7. The Alienist

8. The Resident

9. New Amsterdam

10. Hannibal

show me yours if you feel like joining 🫶🏻💗

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[kwebtv]

Daniel Brühl, Dakota Fanning and Luke Evans in “The Alienist: Angel of Darkness”

[dykesynthezoid]

*Person who’s fully lost it voice* anyway. Interview with the vampire The Alienist/1890s New York AU.

—

When Daniel woke it was with a pounding headache and a stringent taste in his mouth, which on its own was not at all unfamiliar— it wasn’t until he cracked open bloodshot eyes that he began to panic.

“The hell am I?” he muttered, sounding like death. Purgatory, perhaps? It seemed fitting that purgatory would have so much chintz.

“Benji, would you fetch Mr. Molloy a glass of water?” came a monotonous voice he unfortunately recognized.

Daniel blinked blearily at the consolidating shape of his least favorite Alienist (not that he was partial to any of them), quickly realizing he was collapsed onto an embroidered green silk settee, the fabric both hot and cool under his aching body. Armand was perched on the plush arm down by Daniel’s feet, regarding him cooly.

“You,” Daniel growled.

Armand’s lips twitched. “Yes, me,” he intoned with barely-hidden amusement. “It’s good to see you haven’t suffered any cognitive damage from your little escapade.”

Daniel’s lip curled in disgust, and he made an effort to tug himself up into sitting. He managed, but was rewarded with a wave of dizziness and a tight, awful clenching in his head and stomach.

He must have been bad at hiding it, as Armand seemed to wince. “Yes, you’ll likely be feeling the lingering effects for several hours more. A nasty combination, liquor and chloral hydrate.” He tilted his head. “You were drugged, Mr. Molloy.”

“Yeah, I got that,” Daniel snapped, hand squeezing white on silk fabric.

At that moment, a boy walked into the sitting room carrying a small glass. Daniel recognized him instantly despite his fogged mind, eyes widening.

“Thank you, Benji,” Armand said as the boy pushed the glass into Daniel’s hands without much aplomb. Daniel took it, staring dumbly.

“He was there,” Daniel said, having barely gathered his thoughts by the time Benji had trudged back out of the room, hands in the pockets of his too-big, rolled up trousers. “He came in through the window.”

Armand began to smile in a way that looked disturbingly proud. “Yes, he saved you last night. He’s very resourceful, young Benji.” His strange, amber eyes narrowed as he studied Daniel, tracing his outline. “It’s a good thing he was there, wasn’t it?”

Daniel set the glass down on the nearby end table, not particularly concerned if it left marks on the fine, dark wood. Straightening himself up further, he brought his legs down and set his feet on the floor, facing away from his would-be host. “You had me followed,” he said, simple as that.

“Yes,” Armand admitted, and shrugged. “After the meeting at Louis’s townhouse yesterday, he was concerned you might do something rash. As was I.”

“And Louis was on board with that plan?” Daniel shot back. Armand’s silence and eerily still face were answer enough. Daniel snorted. “I need a cigarette.”

He began to pat his pockets, growing disturbed when he found them empty, but Armand interjected. “I’m afraid Benji may have taken what he felt was a reward for his trouble,” he said. “You understand.”

“Of course,” Daniel bit through gritted teeth. “And my billfold?”

“To his recollection, that was the other boys,” Armand said. He raised an eyebrow. “You have lipstick on your cheek.”

[4veslil]

"Grief can be a heavy burden, but it is through facing our pain that we find the strength to move forward." - The Alienist

[beni75]

Luke Evans

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[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!

[lovemewednesdays]

“All right, so the role is a cop with a statement mustache —”

Ted Levine: I’m in.

[lifewithaview]

Daniel Brühl and Luke Evans in The Alienist (2018) Psychopathia Sexualis

S1E8

Kreizler and Moore travel to DC.Sara goes rogue in her pursuit of the truth. Lucius confides a secret to Marcus. Byrnes and Connor tighten their stranglehold on the investigation.

*Dury's home in Newton is depicted as a rustic farm in a rural area. In the 1890s, however, Newton was a streetcar suburb of Boston.

[nellarw95]

Happy Birthday Luke 🥳🎂🎈🎁🎉

Luke George Evans

April 15,1979

Buon Compleanno 🥳🎂🎈🎁🎉

15 Aprile 1979

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The Alienist 1.1 (2018) Daniel Brühl as Dr. Laszlo Kreizler

Laszlo being such a mood.

[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.

[kwebtv]

The Alienist: Angel of Darkness  -  TNT  -  July 19, 2020 - August 9, 2020

Period Drama (8 episodes)

Running Time:  60 minutes

Stars:

Daniel Brühl as Laszlo Kreizler

Luke Evans as John Schuyler Moore

Robert Ray Wisdom as Cyrus Montrose

Douglas Smith as Marcus Isaacson.

Matthew Shear as Lucius Isaacson

Dominic Herman-Day as Stevie Taggert

Dakota Fanning as Sara Howard

Rosy McEwen as Libby Hatch 

Melanie Field as Bitsy Sussman 

Recurring

Ted Levine as Thomas F. Byrnes

Martin McCreadie as Doyle

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