Cross 2024
“New season. Higher stakes. Same Cross.”
What is Cross?
Cross is an American crime thriller television series that premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 14, 2024. Created by Ben Watkins, the show is an adaptation based on the Alex Cross novel series written by James Patterson.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2024
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 16
- First aired
- Nov 14, 2024
- Last aired
- Mar 18, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Prime Video
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 16 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Cross is an American crime thriller television series that premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 14, 2024. Created by Ben Watkins, the show is an adaptation based on the Alex Cross novel series written by James Patterson. The series features Aldis Hodge in the title role of Alex Cross, alongside cast members Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, and Alona Tal. The narrative centers on Alex Cross, who is depicted as a brilliant but flawed homicide detective. He is characterized as a doting family man who remains single-minded and obsessive when hunting killers. Despite his professional success, he struggles with his personal life, as he is described as being desperate for love while remaining damaged by the murder of his wife. The series explores the contradictions of a man who balances his responsibilities as a father with the intense demands of his work as a detective. The show presents a character study of a man defined by his complex nature and his pursuit of justice.
Should you watch it?
“A brilliant homicide detective balances his role as a devoted father with his obsessive hunt for killers.”
- compelling lead character
- explores complex personal contradictions
- themes of grief and trauma
- intense subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven crime dramas that explore the psychological toll of investigative work.
The series features mature themes related to homicide investigations and personal loss.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Hero Complex Nov 14, 2024
- E2 Ride the White Horsey Nov 14, 2024
- E3 The Good Book Nov 14, 2024
- E4 Masks Nov 14, 2024
- E5 What Happens at Ramsey's Nov 14, 2024
- E6 A Bang, Not a Whimper Nov 14, 2024
- E7 Happy Birthday Nov 14, 2024
- E8 You Had Me at Motherfucker Nov 14, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series centers on Alex Cross, a homicide detective who is a father and widower.
What is the tone of the show?
The tone is intense and psychological, focusing on the protagonist's internal and external conflicts.
What is the protagonist's profession?
Alex Cross is a homicide detective.
Does the show feature family dynamics?
Yes, the series highlights his role as a doting father alongside his professional life.
What motivates the lead character?
He is driven by a single-minded obsession to hunt killers while navigating his own personal trauma.