Though it’s been more than two years since the first season finale of “The Alienist,” there are still plenty of fans anxiously awaiting the second installment of the TNT period crime drama. And thankfully, we are just mere days away from the premiere of ‘Angel of Darkness.’
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As seen in the new trailer for “The Alienist” Season 2, subtitled ‘Angel of Darkness,’ the series picks up where the first season left off, following the exploits of the young woman, Sara, and her cohorts, Dr. Kreizler and John Moore. Except for this time, Sara is running her own detective agency and is calling on her friends to help her solve the case of a missing infant.
The series stars Dakota Fanning, Luke Evans, and Daniel Brühl. The first season was one of the most acclaimed dramas on cable TV the year it premiered. For Season 2, TNT has brought on Frank Pugliese to showrun the newest story. Previously, Pugliese was the showrunner for “House of Cards” during its final years. He’s also a respected TV writer and playwright.
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“The Alienist: Angel of Darkness” has a two-hour premiere on July 19 on TNT.
Here’s the synopsis:
This season, Sara (Dakota Fanning) has opened her own private detective agency and is leading the charge on a brand-new case. She reunites with Dr. Kreizler (Daniel Brühl), the formidable alienist, and John Moore (Luke Evans), now a New York Times reporter, to find Ana Linares, the kidnapped infant daughter of the Spanish Consular. Their investigation leads them down a sinister path of murder and deceit, heading towards a dangerous and elusive killer. As in The Alienist, the series shines a light on the provocative issues of the era – the corruption of institutions, income inequality, yellow press sensationalism, and the role of women in society – themes that still resonate today.