# Where to watch The Alienist (2018) in the UK

> The Alienist (2018) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go. It can be bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 48 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Crime, Mystery  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T14:46:19.229Z)  

## Synopsis

New York, 1896. Police commissioner Theodore Roosevelt brings together criminal psychologist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, newspaper illustrator John Moore and secretary Sara Howard to investigate several murders of male prostitutes.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Alienist)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=The%20Alienist)
- [UKTV Play](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/71769-the-alienist/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Alienist)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Alienist&i=instant-video)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Alienist)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Alienist in the UK?**

The Alienist (2018) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Alienist?**

Yes. The Alienist can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of The Alienist on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is The Alienist on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Alienist is currently included with: Sky Go.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/71769/the-alienist-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/zUd4RPbfHuB1zIG2iNI5bdZcQo3.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/71769/the-alienist-2018.json

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