The Alienist Hildebrandt's Starling (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

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The Alienist

Hildebrandt's Starling (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The team build a profile for the killer. Moore and Sara share an intimate moment. Kreizler gets advice from an old mentor. Roosevelt finally takes action.

Showrunner

Stuart Carolan

Director

James Hawes

Writers

Caleb Carr (based on the book by) | E. Max Frye (teleplay by)

Composer

Rupert Gregson-Williams (original score by)

Cinematographer

Gavin Struthers

Editor

Philip Kloss

Casting Directors

Avy Kaufman | Lucinda Syson

Production Designers

Will Hughes-Jones | Mara LePere-Schloop

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 13, 2018

Release date

Feb 19, 2018 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 2 wins & 26 nominations

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30 cast members

Name	Known for
Daniel Brühl Laszlo Kreizler Laszlo Kreizler See fewer	Rush (I) (2013)
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