The atmospheric period thriller about a hunt for a killer in 1890s New York was filmed in Budapest, Hungary, whose old streets recreated the Gilded Age city.
Where was The Alienist filmed?
The Alienist was filmed in Budapest, Hungary, and set in New York.
Every The Alienist location, explained
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The studios – Budapest
The show was built at Korda Studios near Budapest.
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1890s New York – Budapest
The Gilded Age streets used the old quarters of Budapest.
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The city – New York
The story is set in New York City.
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A hunt for a killer
The story follows an early psychologist hunting a murderer.
Planning a visit
Budapest – the show’s real home – is a beautiful, accessible European city, while its story is set in New York.
The Alienist Fun Facts
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New York built in Budapest The 1890s New York was recreated in Hungary.
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Based on a novel It adapts Caleb Carr’s bestseller.
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An early psychologist An ‘alienist’ was a 19th-century mind doctor.
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A period thriller The story follows a hunt for a serial killer.
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A TNT series The lavish drama became a hit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Alienist filmed?
In Budapest, Hungary.
Is it set in Budapest?
No – it’s set in 1890s New York, filmed in Budapest.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Budapest is accessible.
Is it based on a book?
Yes – Caleb Carr’s novel.
When did it air?
2018.
