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Vulture Watch
Has Teddy Roosevelt’s secret crime task force found their serial killer? Is The Alienist TV show cancelled or renewed for a second season on TNT? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The Alienist, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the TNT cable channel, The Alienist stars Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning, Brian Geraghty, Douglas Smith, Matthew Shear, Matt Lintz, Robert Ray Wisdom, and Q’orianka Kilcher. Set in 1896 in New York City, the mystery drama centers on Laszlo Kreizler (Brühl), an alienist, i.e. a criminal psychologist. When a ritualistic serial killer starts targeting boy prostitutes, Police Commissioner Teddy Roosevelt (Geraghty) drafts Kreizler to head up his secret investigation into the murders.
Season One Ratings
The first season of The Alienist averaged a 0.41 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.77 million viewers. Learn how The Alienist stacks up against other TNT TV shows.
The Alienist ended after one season but TNT later ordered a sequel series called The Angel of Darkness. The channel has since decided that Angel of Darkness is now the second season of The Alienist and it debuts July 19, 2020. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Although it premiered with very good numbers for a cable drama, the ratings have been dropping pretty quickly. Will TNT cancel or renew The Alienist for season two? I suspect this show will squeek out a renewal but it could easily be cancelled. I’ll update this page as needed. Subscribe for free alerts on The Alienist cancellation or renewal news.
6/13/18 update: Cast members have confirmed that the series ended with one season, though they’d be open for a second season. Details here.
8/16/18 update: TNT has ordered a sequel series called The Angel of Darkness. Details here.
5/21/20 update: TNT has changed the title of the sequel series to The Alienist: The Angel of Darkness and is treating it like a second season.
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What do you think? Did you think that The Alienist TV show would be renewed for season two? Will you watch the sequel series?
I love the show, characters and all! I find it a captivating and interesting time piece…love shows that are dated late 19th – 20th century…I hope to see a season 2!
I have completely and utterly fell in love with this show. I hope that TNT renews this show for more seasons to come. The acting and chemistry between the characters was fantastic! I love the story line and the time period that it took place in. Can’t wait to see more!
This program is the best we have seen this year. I can’t wait for the next season to start! I’m so sick of the same old same old as usual; it’s a great beginning for all of us who want something new and outstanding!
I really enjoyed the alienist and I hope there is a season 2
I hope there will be a season 2
Loved the Alienist . So did my family . Please renew the sho
Absolutely loved the Alienist . Please renew it !!
Just loved this series. It was amazing detective period piece. The acting and characters were superb. I’m hooked! 5 star rating!! I’m ready for more!!
My husband and I both enjoyed this period piece. We are hooked! Please renew for Season 2 The Alienist.
I love it! Please don’t cancel it!!!!
Tracey Williams
I work with Autistic Children using Applied Behavior Analysis and working on my BCBA. I loved the show and it intrigued me to study the history of behavior analysis further. I would love to see a second season. The cast was fanominial!
I love period pieces, and this one really holds my interest, with elements of intrigue, corruption, disabilities (some related to abuse and some related to low gene pool issues, i.e., some of those on “the force”), and addiction. I don’t understand why Dakota Fanning is at the end of the credits. She is doing a great job in her forward-thinking role as a female at the police department and is exceptionally bright. She should be in the top three in billing. Please bring this show back!
I am really hoping for a season two. Love the characters and the set and looked forward to it every week. I’m even rewatching it!
This is an excellent show. It deserves a second season.
I enjoyed the first season of The Alienist. The actors were fantastic, the sets were fabulous and the storyline was intriguing. I was thrilled to see that, finally, there was a new show that wasn’t a mindless sitcom, didn’t revolve around yet another superhero and didn’t rely on the same ol’ cop show formula. Kudos! I’d love to see it renewed for a 2nd season.