Angel of Darkness

**Angel of Darkness** (stylized as “The Alienist: Angel of Darkness” ) is a TNT original drama series based on the novel of the same name by Caleb Carr.

It is a sequel to ‘The Alienist’ and part of TNT's Suspense Collection that premiered on July 19, 2020.

## Premise

ʼThe Alienist’s lead cast, including Daniel Brühl (Rush), Luke Evans (The Girl on the Train) and Dakota Fanning (American Pastoral), will return for The Angel of Darkness with a new storyline that finds Sara Howard (Fanning), who has opened her own private detective agency, enlisting the help of Dr. Laszlo Kreizler (Brühl) and John Moore (Evans) to hunt down an elusive killer.

## Synopsis

*An unflinching, gripping, turn-of-the-century murder mystery that traverses both New York’s wealthy elite and the struggling underbelly of the city’s “Gilded Age,” The Alienist followed Dr. Laszlo Kreizler (Brühl), a brilliant and obsessive “alienist” in the controversial new field of treating mental pathologies. In the first season, Dr. Kreizler was relentless in his pursuit of a never-before-seen ritualistic killer murdering young boys. He was joined by newspaper illustrator John Moore (Evans) and Sara Howard (Fanning), an ambitious secretary determined to become the city's first female police detective.*

*In The Alienist: Angel of Darkness, Sara Howard has opened her own private detective agency and is leading the charge on a brand-new case. She reunites with Dr. Kreizler, the formidable alienist, and John Moore, 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.*

## Cast and Characters

* Luke Evans as John Moore
* Dakota Fanning as Sara Howard
* Robert Wisdom as Cyrus Montrose
* Douglas Smith as DS Marcus Isaacson
* Matthew Shear as DS Lucius Isaacson
* Rosy McEwen as Libby Hatch
* Melanie Field as Bitsy Sussman
* Ted Levine as Thomas Byrnes
* Martin McCreadie as Captain Doyle
* Brittany Marie Batchelde as Joanna Crawford
* Lara Pulver as Karen Stratton
* Michael McElhatton as Dr. James Markoe
* Heather Goldenhersh as Matron
* Georgia Lowe as Milly
* Liadan Dunlea as Colleen Ledwidge
* Emily Barber as Violet Hayward
* Frederick Schmidt as Goo Goo Knox

## Production

Announcement

LOS ANGELES, AUGUST 16, 2018 – TNT has ordered *The Angel of Darkness*, a new limited series based on the sequel to best-selling author Caleb Carr’s *The Alienist*. A huge critical rating success, The Alienist is 2018’s #1 new cable series in 18-49, having reached more than 50 million people across multiple platforms. It also earned six Emmy® Award nominations, including Outstanding Limited Series. The Alienist’s lead cast including Daniel Brühl ("Rush"), Luke Evans ("The Girl on the Train") and Dakota Fanning ("American Pastoral") will return for *The Angel of Darkness* in an all-new storyline.

An unflinching, gripping, turn-of-the-century murder mystery amidst the underbelly of New York City’s “Gilded Age,” The Alienist followed Dr. Laszlo Kreizler (Brühl), a brilliant and obsessive “alienist” in the controversial new field of treating mental pathologies. In the first series, Kreizler was relentless in his pursuit of a never-before-seen ritualistic killer murdering young boys. He was joined by newspaper illustrator John Moore (Evans) and Sara Howard (Fanning), an ambitious secretary determined to become the city's first female police detective.

“*We could not be prouder of The Alienist’s outstanding, award-worthy performance and all of the work the incredible actors and crew put in to bring that story and time period to life*,” said Sarah Aubrey, executive vice president of original programming for TNT. “*Our audience fell in love with these multi-dimensional, timeless characters and the journey of their struggles living in complicated times. With this new story in TNT’s Suspense Collection, we will further immerse viewers into their world as they are confronted with a new enemy.*”

“The Angel of Darkness” is a co-production of Paramount Television and Turner's Studio T with Eric Roth, Anonymous Content's Steve Golin and Rosalie Swedlin and Cary Joji Fukunaga serving as executive producers.

“The Angel of Darkness” is being billed by TNT as a sequel, and not as a second season of “The Alienist.” The decision to greenlight a so-called sequel to “The Alienist” featuring the same characters as the original, portrayed by the same actors, serves as an effective renewal of the show, however, and may raise questions about the original’s status as an awards contender. “The Alienist” is currently nominated for two Primetime Emmys — for best-limited series and best cinematography in a limited series or movie. Voting for the Primetime Emmys is currently open and closes August 27, 2018.

### Development

On September 26, 2018, TNT announced that former “House of Cards” co-showrunner Frank Pugliese will serve as showrunner on “The Angel of Darkness”. Pugliese most recently served as executive producer and co-showrunner on “House of Cards” from 2015-17, for which he earned three Emmy nominations. His other TV credits include “Night of the Living Dead,” “Homicide” and “Law and Order.”

> “Following the tremendous success of ‘The Alienist’, we are excited to welcome an immensely talented and accomplished showrunner who could not only do justice to Caleb Carr’s popular sequel but also add a unique point of view,” said Sarah Aubrey, executive vice president of original programming for TNT. “With Frank, we have found a three-time Emmy® Award nominee whose unique skills will surely catapult The Angel of Darkness to the same heights of success as its predecessor.”
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> “I am thrilled for the opportunity to work with the talented cast, crew and team that brought ‘The Alienist’ to life,” said Pugliese. “Myself and the writers coming on board for “The Angel of Darkness” are looking forward to continuing this story born from the wondrous imagination of Caleb Carr.”
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Frank Pugliese eventually departed from the show and Stuart Carolan replaced him as showrunner.

### Casting

Deadline exclusively revealed that Oliver Award-winning actress Lara Pulver (Sherlock) has booked a recurring role opposite Daniel Brühl and Luke Evans on TNT’s upcoming *The Angel of Darkness,* a limited series based on the sequel to author Caleb Carr’s best-selling *The Alienist*. Pulver will play Karen, who meets the gang at Johnʼs (Evans) engagement party. She is an alienist and an expert in her field. She and Laszlo (Brühl) form a special professional connection.

Former *Heathers* star Melanie Field is set as a series regular in TNT’s *The Angel of Darkness*, a limited series based on the sequel to author Caleb Carr’s best-selling *The Alienist*. In addition, newcomer Rosy McEwen is set for a recurring role in the series co-produced by Paramount Television and Turner’s Studio T.

Field will play Bitsy Sussman, an industrious young protege at the Sara Howard Detective Agency who looks to Sara for professional guidance but who brings her own warmth and New York street smarts to the job. McEwen will portray Libby Hatch, a sensitive young nurse and would-be whistleblower who befriends Sara.

*The Flash* alum Matt Letscher joined to recur as newspaper titan William Randolph Hearst on TNT’s *The Angel of Darkness*. In addition, Brittany Batchelder, a guest star on *The Alienist*, has been elevated to a recurring role. She plays Joanna Crawford, Cyrus Montrose’s niece, who returns to New York as an aspiring journalist who becomes a protege to Luke Evans’ John Moore at the *New York Times*.

### Release

Los Angeles, June 18, 2020 - In an effort to continuously bring consumers thrilling, event television at a faster pace, TNT is moving up the season premiere of *The Alienist: Angel of Darkness* to Sunday, July 19 with two episodes airing back to back starting at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The series will roll out as a four-week event with two episodes airing every Sunday starting at 9 p.m. ET/PT through August 9.

*The Alienist: Angel of Darkness* is available on Netflix from October 22, 2020.

### Companion Online Event

On July 19, 2020, TNT partnered with Little Cinema to release "Who Killed Alejandro Valdez?", an interactive 60 min virtual murder mystery inspired by the new season of TNT's Emmy Award-winning series, "The Alienist: Angel of Darkness". A first-of-its-kind, live and interactive murder mystery in full HD on Little Cinema's state-of-the-art virtual events platform.

## Multimedia

### Promotional Images

* Posters
* Stills
* Behind the Scenes

Moving forward with “The Alienist World”Moving forward — Netflix“Laszlo Kreizler will reveal what is hidden.”“Sara Howard is taking the lead.”“John Moore is back.”Premiere posterMain Key ArtMain Key Art (variant)Companion online eventAnticipated premiere

Main cast back in Budapest, June 2019
### Promotional Videos

* Trailers
* Extra
* Interviews

The Alienist Angel of Darkness - Season 2 Official Trailer TNTThe Alienist Angel of Darkness returns July 19 TNTThe Alienist Angel of Darkness - 2 Hour Premiere Sunday TNTThe Alienist Angel of Darkness – The Hunt Continues Official Trailer TNT

The Alienist Angel of Darkness – Kreizler's Glass TNTThe Alienist Angel of Darkness – Sara's Evening Ritual TNTThe Alienist Angel of Darkness - Dakota Fanning and Douglas Smith Mix Up Some Cocktails TNTThe Alienist Angel of Darkness - Luke Evans Tours the Set Behind the Scenes TNTThe Alienist- Angel of Darkness - A Deeper Look Into the Show -Behind the Scenes- - TNTThe Alienist- Angel of Darkness - The Story Behind Sara Howard's Fashion -Behind the Scenes- - TNTThe Alienist- Angel of Darkness - The Cast Explains Season 2 -Behind the Scenes- - TNT

TNT's The Alienist Angel of Darkness A Conversation with the Stars at Paley Front Row 2020Closer Look 'The Alienist Angel of Darkness' Team on the Show's Modern Relevance
## Promotional Taglines

* “Laszlo Kreizler will reveal what is hidden.”
* “Sara Howard is taking the lead.”
* “John Moore is back.”
* “A mind he dissects.”
* “A killer she haunts.”
* “A crime he exposes.”

## Notes

* Initially set to premiere on July 26, 2020, the premiere is anticipated to July 19, 2020.

## Accolades

 Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Episodic Short Form – Effects/Foley  | Matthew Skelding, Al Sirkett, Tom Jenkins, Mathias Schuster, Barnaby Smyth

## See Also

* The Angel of Darkness — Best Seller Novel
* The Alienist — Outstanding Limited Series
* The Alienist — Bestseller Novel

## External Links

* Follow Angel of Darkness (@http://www.tntdrama.com/shows/the-alienist) Official Website.
* Follow Angel of Darkness (@thealienisttnt) on Instagram.
* Follow Angel of Darkness (@theAlienistTNT) on Twitter.
* Follow Angel of Darkness (@tntweknowdrama) on YouTube.

## References

1. ↑ Moving forward with “The Alienist World” (@TheAlienistTNT Twitter)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 *TNT Moves Up Season Premiere of "The Alienist: Angel of Darkness" to July 19* - Futon Critic
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 *Deadline, Lara Pulver Signs With ICM Partners, Books Recurring Role In TNT’s ‘Alienist’ Sequel ‘Angel Of Darkness’*
4. ↑ TNT Travels Back to New York City’s Dazzling Gilded Age with Taut Thriller The Alienist: Angel of Darkness Premiering July 26
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 *‘Alienist’ Sequel ‘The Angel of Darkness’ Ordered by TNT*
6. ↑ *Douglas Smith hinting at his return for the follow-up on Instagram (@douglasthesmithest)*
7. ↑  *Isaacsons brothers heading back to help solve another case* — Douglas Smith on Instagram (@douglasthesmithest)
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 *Melanie Field & Rosy McEwen Join TNT’s ‘Alienist’ Sequel ‘The Angel Of Darkness’*
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 *‘The Angel Of Darkness’: Matt Letscher To Play William Randolph Hearst In TNT’s ‘The Alienist’ Sequel.*
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 Netflix Official Synopses - Retrieved October 22, 2020.
11. ↑ *Turner Pressroom — TNT Orders The Angel of Darkness Limited Series, Paramount Television and Turner's Studio T to Co-Produce The Sequel to Caleb Carr’s The Alienist*
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 *TNT’s ‘The Alienist’ Sequel Enlists ‘House of Cards’ Alum as Showrunner — The Wrap*
13. ↑ Exclusive Interview – The Alienist: Angel of Darkness production designer Ruth Ammon — Flickering Myth
14. ↑ Who Killed Alejandro Valdez? - Online event - My Little Cinema
15. ↑ Angel of Darkness: Tagline Laszlo Kreizler
16. ↑ Angel of Darkness: Tagline Sara Howard
17. ↑ Angel of Darkness: Tagline John Moore
18. ↑ Art Directors Guild Awards 2021: Full List of Nominations
19. ↑ Sound Editors Nominee For Golden Reel Awards – Full List
20. ↑  11th Annual CCE Awards Nominees and Winners – Les Monteurs et Monteuses de cinéma canadien
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Gold Derby TV Awards Winners Announced