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Here’s what you need to know about Season 1 of ‘Cross’ on Prime Video

Aldis Hodge stars in the series as Alex Cross, a forensic psychologist with the unique ability to get into the minds of dangerous criminals.

Cross is the new detective series based on the Alex Cross novels by James Patterson.

Are you ready to go toe-to-toe with some of the world’s deadliest criminals? Then it’s time to join Alex Cross on the case in “Cross,” the new thriller series heading to Prime Video. I worked in a bookstore once upon a time, and if the show comes close to living up to the legacy of the novel series by James Patterson, it’s going to be extremely popular with audiences. But for those unfamiliar with the character, what will “Cross” be about? Will it follow the plot of the novels precisely? Find out everything you need to know about the new series before it becomes available below.

What do audiences need to know about ‘Cross’ before it premieres?

Is there a trailer for ‘Cross?’

When does ‘Cross’ Season 1 debut?

Season 1 of “Cross” will premiere on Prime Video on Thursday, Nov. 14. All eight episodes of the show’s first season will be available on that date.

What is “Cross” about?

“Cross” centers on Washington, D.C. homicide detective Alex Cross. He’s a talented officer and an extremely intuitive forensic psychologist, but he’s faced with one of his toughest assignments ever when a grizzly serial killer surfaces. Alex and his partner work as hard as they can to stop this murderer, but as they do so a mysterious threat from Alex’s former life returns to shatter every facet of his life.

Who stars in ‘Cross’ Season 1?

Cross features an ensemble cast led by Aldis Hodge.

“Cross” stars Aldis Hodge as the titular detective, and Isaiah Mustafa as his partner John Sampson. Other cast members include Ryan Eggold, Alona Tal, Juanita Jennings, Samantha Walkes, Eloise Mumford, Melody Hurd, and Caleb Elijah.

Will ‘Cross’ get a second season?

Yes, there will be. “Cross” has already been renewed for a second season, guaranteeing there will be more episodes of the show in the future.

Is ‘Cross’ based directly on one of the novels?

The Cross series uses character from the novels, but is not based on any one book in the series.

According to “Cross” star Aldis Hodge, the show will not be based on any one novel in the Alex Cross book series by James Patterson. Rather, the show’s creators have used characters and settings from the novels to tell a new story set in that world.

How can you stream ‘Cross’ for free?

If you have never signed up for Amazon Prime or Prime Video before, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial to Prime and enjoy Prime Video completely free for 30 days. You’ll be able to binge “Cross” and everything else on the streamer that you want to watch in that time.

Prime Video offers a standalone service for $9 per month, or viewers can pay $12 to cut out ads during playback.

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 10,000+ movies, TV shows, and Prime Originals like “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Jack Ryan,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Boys,” and more. Subscribers can also add third-party services like Max, Showtime, STARZ, and dozens more with Amazon Prime Video Channels. Prime Video also offers exclusive live access to NFL Thursday Night Football.

The Prime Video interface shows content included with your subscription alongside the ad-supported Freevee library and some shows and movies you need to purchase, so be sure to double-check your selection before you watch.

Prime Video is included with Amazon Prime for $14.99 per month ($139 per year), or can be purchased on its own for $8.99 per month.


David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

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