Track The Alienist season 2 episodes. Based on the novel by Caleb Carr. The Alienist is a psychological thriller set in 1896 about the hunt for a serial killer responsible for the gruesome murders of boy prostitutes that have gripped New York City. Season 2, Episode 8 Better Angels August 9, 2020 Sara, Moore and Kreizler struggle with decisions about their future paths, while New York is in the grips of an all-out manhunt for the killer. Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning, and Daniel Bruhl in ‘The Alienist’ season 2 episode 8 (Photograph by Kata Vermes / TNT) Episode eight, the second half of TNT’s The Alienist season two finale, starts off right where episode seven ended. 'The Alienist: Angel Of Darkness' Season 2 Episode 8 Review: Heartbreak for John and Sara in bittersweet finale. Libby (Rosy McEwen) has John (Luke Evans) on his knees while Sara (Dakota Fanning) has a gun pointing at her. Curbed is now a part of New York Magazine. A recap of The Alienist season 1 episode 8 ‘Psychopathia Sexualis’. Season 2 guide for The Alienist TV series - see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. But Libby, perhaps something of an alienist herself, quickly deduces their relationship and realizes that Sara will give up the info in exchange for John’s life. Blood is spilled and Sara Howard rises to the occasion on the exciting finale, The Alienist: Angel of Darkness Season 2 Episode 8, “Better Angels.” The title calls to Sara’s pleas to Libby through her urging to do what’s right, and while Libby has been fairly unruly and unpredictable over the course of the season, it’s Sara who is able to dig deeper and appeal to her better nature. The Alienist: Angel of Darkness episode 8, the finale, picks right up from there, with Sara telling Libby that she’ll reveal where Clara is if she puts the knife down. One year after The Alienist, with Sara Howard, now a private detective, seeking out Dr Kreizler's help in finding the kidnapped infant daughter of a visiting Spanish dignitary. The Season 2 finale was a gripping episode, without too much of drama This isn’t a show where happiness ever lasts long.