TV Shows Like Peaky Blinders
11 TV Shows to Fill the "Peaky Blinders"-Shaped Hole In Your Life
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Set in New York City in the late 1800s, "The Alienist" follows a criminal psychologist (Daniel Bruhl), a newspaper illustrator (Luke Evans), and a police department secretary (Dakota Fanning) as they secretly conduct an investigation into the gruesome murders by a serial killer.
Like "Peaky Blinders", it is a gritty psychological crime drama that seeks to get into the minds of those involved in criminal activity. Its star-studded central cast turn in stellar performances in a show that has been lauded for its ability to capture its period setting, whilst remaining timely and contemporary in its tone.
It was followed by a second season, dubbed "The Alienist: Angel of Darkness".
Stream "The Alienist" on Netflix now.