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The pistol-packin’ padre is not an unknown figure in Westerns — particularly 1960s European “spaghetti” Westerns — but you’d be hard-pressed to name movies which cast their rabbinical brethren in a similar action-figure mode. “Guns & Moses” exploits just that novelty as its primary hook, complete with an advertising image of the bearded, fedora-topped hero brandishing firepower over the slogan “May God and Your Glock Protect You.”

Punning title aside, Salvador Litvak’s film promises a serious look at antisemitic violence, inspired by the 2019 shooting (which killed one person and injured three more) at Chabad of Poway Synagogue in San Diego County. Alas, the convoluted screenplay written by the director and spouse Nina Litvak bears little resemblance to that real-world incident, locates the criminal motivation well outside the realm of antisemitism, and somewhat awkwardly attempts to balance straight suspense with a persistent comedic streak.

The enterprising indie production entertains even as...

Neal McDonough is known for playing tough guys and straight shooters, from Yellowstone and Suits to Justified and Tulsa King. But in Guns & Moses, the upcoming neo-Western thriller hitting theaters July 18, McDonough plays a very different kind of character — and he’s got a lot to say about the film’s message.

Set in a dusty desert town rocked by a shocking act of violence, Guns & Moses follows Rabbi Mo Zaltzman (played by Royal Pains’ Mark Feuerstein) as he tries to unravel the truth behind a deadly shooting at a gala.

The film also features a stacked cast including Dermot Mulroney as the targeted solar entrepreneur Alan Rosner, Mercedes Mason as his mysterious wife, and Christopher Lloyd, in a yet-to-be-undisclosed role. Paulo Costanzo, Michael B. Silver, Alona Tal, Jake Busey, and Gabrielle Ruiz round out the ensemble.

The initial trailer teased a tense, twisting mystery: a suspected hate crime,...

Mark Feuerstein is a rabbi who's coming after anti-Semitism with guns blazing in the new trailer for Guns & Moses. Neal McDonough, Christopher Lloyd, and Dermot Mulroney also star in this neo-Western thriller. The film will be released exclusively in theaters on July 18.

As the trailer opens, Mo Zaltzman is the rabbi of a synagogue in a remote desert community that's about to be revitalized by a new solar power project spearheaded by businessman Alan Rosner with the full support of Mayor Donovan Kirk. However, the town's happiness is shattered by a violent attack on the temple, which is seemingly perpetrated by a local neo-Nazi, Clay Gibbons. Gibbons and his father Owen, maintain Clay's innocence, while, with the encouragement of his wife, Mo starts carrying a gun. But all is not as it seems, and as Rabbi Zaltzman starts digging into the case, it seems that there's much more at play than a lone racist.

Mark Feuerstein is a rabbi hunting down a killer in the new Collider-exclusive trailer for Guns & Moses. The neo-Western thriller also stars Neal McDonough, Dermot Mulroney, and Christopher Lloyd. It will be released in theaters on July 18, 2025, by Pictures From The Fringe and Concourse Media. In the trailer for the film, Feuerstein is Mo Zaltzman, a rabbi in a small desert town that's rocked by a shocking act of violence: a shooting at a gala honoring solar entrepreneur Alan Rosner (Mulroney), seemingly motivated by anti-Semitism.

A local skinhead is picked up for the crime, but Mo becomes increasingly convinced that he's innocent. He begins looking into suspects, including the mayor (McDonough), Rosner's mysterious wife (Mercedes Mason) and troubled brother (Michael B. Silver), a scientist whose career Rosner destroyed (Paulo Costanzo), and even Rosner himself. Meanwhile, Mo takes firearms training himself for self-defense...and just in time, too, as the...

The new hit crime thriller series Cross on Prime Video has just achieved a rare milestone, proving its staying power among audiences.

Cross, the adaptation of James Patterson’s bestselling Alex Cross novels, has now spent 100 consecutive days in Prime Video’s top 10 most-watched series as of March 6, 2025, according to FlixPatrol. This solidifies its place among the platform’s most successful originals, following in the footsteps of Alan Ritchson's Reacher, another hit Amazon series based on a best-selling book franchise. Cross has further proven that audiences have a strong appetite for hard-hitting crime thrillers led by iconic literary protagonists. With its impressive staying power, the series continues to draw viewers, further cementing Amazon’s dominance in the action and crime drama space.

Premiering on November 14, 2024, Cross quickly became a standout success for Amazon. Since its debut, Cross has maintained a strong presence in Prime Video’s rankings. By December...

Action shows have been one of the most popular sources of entertainment for decades. Action TV series have been produced on a regular basis — some focusing on long-term, serialized stories of heroes while others have taken a shorter approach more suitable for a binging session. All things considered, however, the genre is almost as popular on TV as it is in the movies.

The action genre has produced incredibly memorable shows that can hold their own with blockbuster counterparts like Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible franchise. The genre has also proven to be incredibly versatile and has experimented with a range of formats, including real-time seasons, anthologies, and merging with other genres. All of these have combined to create brilliant shows that have thriving fandoms years if not decades later.

Updated on January 18, 2024, by Ajay Aravind: The oldest action TV shows were largely Westerns and police procedurals, but the recent...

When Monk ended its eight-season run in 2009, the series finale introduced a pivotal new character: Molly Evans, the long-lost daughter of Adrian Monk's late wife. Played by Alona Tal, Molly served as a crucial element in bringing Adrian Monk’s story full circle and solving the case of who killed Monk's wife, Trudy. When it was announced that the eccentric, mystery-solving Adrian Monk would return to solve one more case in Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie, fans rejoiced to see many of their favorite Monk cast and actors returning for the movie.

However, when Molly reappeared in the much-anticipated follow-up, fans quickly noticed she was being played by a different actress, Caitlin McGee.

Alona Tal Played Molly Evans In Monk’s Series Finale Alona Tal Was Brief But Memorable

In the series finale, Mr. Monk and the End, Molly Evans was introduced as a surprise revelation...

Seal Team: The Complete Series has hit DVD for a fantastic watch for this hit drama!

Running from 2017 to 2024, Seal Team may not have been a huge ratings winner, but it amassed a loyal following during its run. Debuting on CBS, the series focuses on Bravo Team, an elite Seal unit who handle various emergencies across the world. It’s led by Jason Hayes (David Boreanaz), a veteran who feels alive in the field. Backing him up are Clay Spenser (Max Thieriot), Ray Perry (Neil Brown Jr.), Sonny Quinn (A.J. Buckley), and Lisa Davis (Toni Trucks), who eventually moves to become an intelligence officer. Also around for the first few seasons is Mandy Ellis (Jessica Paré), the team’s CIA liaison.

The show excels at showing the drama of being in the military, as the team has to handle missions in the most dangerous spots in the world. They’re...

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2024 hasn’t been that great of a year for Prime Video, as the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power failed to make up for its abysmal first season and continued its streak of huge disappointment. That doesn’t mean there were no great shows on Prime Video this year. So, we compiled a list comprising the 10 best original prime video shows of 2024.

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The Boys is a satirical superhero action dark comedy-drama series created by Eric Kripke. Based on the comic book of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, the Prime Video series returned for its much anticipated Season 4 this year and continues the Boys’ story as they continue their fight against the Supes. The Boys stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr,...

“Cross” star Samantha Walkes says filming the Season 1 finale of the hit Prime Video series was a “beautiful” collaborative experience between the cast and crew.

“We all sit at that table in the cabin [where] me and the kids [were],” Walkes, who plays Elle Monteiro, began, saying it was the episode’s director Carl Seaton who wanted to bring everyone together for the creative brainstorm. “We sat there for like an hour discussing what we think needs to happen how this needs to play out, what this should look like, what should it sound like, what are the things that thrill us, that are hiccups that we don’t understand? Are there holes in the script?”

“It has to do with [director] Carl Seaton and the way that he directs. He loves discussion,” Walkes continued. “We would just swap off, and it was a very collaborative experience. It was beautiful.”

In Season 1’s...

It's always nice to hear a story where someone tells Hollywood to go f*ck itself. Which is, quite literally, what James Patterson did when executives asked him to re-write his iconic Alex Cross character as a white man. And now Cross television star Aldis Hodge — who plays the titular character — is speaking out about what it means to have kept Alex Cross a Black man.

Speaking with BuzzFeed, Hodge explained that he was "shocked, impressed, and proud" when he heard the author of the wildly successful Alex Cross novels was asked by some Hollywood executives to sign a seven-figure deal — but only if he changed the character's race to white.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter last month, Patterson explained the story as such:

"Here's an interesting thing about the Hollywood 'Cross' stuff. When I wrote the first Alex Cross book, I didn't have a lot of money and Hollywood came calling — knock,...

Prime Video’s newest hit series, Cross, has now become the third-biggest season premiere of 2024 for Amazon’s streaming service. Variety reports that the series, starring Aldis Hodge as the titular Detective Alex Cross, amassed 40 million viewers in the first 20 days it streamed on Prime Video.

Amazon states that the 40 million number ranks Cross No. 3 for this year as far as season premieres go on Prime Video behind Season 1 of Fallout and Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The Walton Goggins-led Fallout had 65 million viewers in 16 days and The Rings of Power had 40 million in 11 days. Cross debuted on Nov. 14.

The streamer also said Cross is the third-biggest launch for a Prime Video series and the sixth-biggest season launch of all time for the platform when 20 days of viewership are counted. Of the viewers, 55% were from countries other than the United States, with Germany,...

Prime Video’s Cross has pulled in a big worldwide audience in the three weeks since its premiere, the streamer says.

The crime drama, starring Aldis Hodge and based on James Patterson’s best-selling novels, has drawn 40 million viewers globally over its first 20 days, according to internal figures from Prime Video. All eight episodes of the show’s first season (it’s already been renewed for a second installment) premiered Nov. 14.

The 40 million worldwide viewers makes Cross the No. 3 premiere for a Prime Video series this year over a 20-day span. It trails only Fallout — which, according to the Amazon-owned streamer, had 65 million viewers in 16 days — and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, whose second season (three episodes of it, anyway) racked up 40 million viewers in its first 11 days.

Amazon also says the launch of Cross puts it in the top six of all Prime Video series over its first 20 days.

Alex Cross always get his man. Sometimes, tens of millions of ’em.

Season 1 of Cross, Prime Video’s crime drama based upon the characters from James Patterson’s best-selling Alex Cross novels, racked up more than 40 million viewers globally in its first 20 days of release, the streamer reported on Friday.

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“Cross,” the Aldis Hodge-led series based on James Patterson’s “Alex Cross” novels, hit 40 million viewers in its first 20 days of streaming, according to Amazon.

The streamer says that this total makes “Cross” its third-biggest season premiere of 2024, following only “Fallout” Season 1 and “The Rings of Power” Season 2. Though 20-day totals for those series have not been made available, Amazon previously reported that “Fallout” crossed 65 million viewers in 16 days and that “The Rings of Power’s” second outing crossed 40 million viewers in 11 days (which increased to 55 million after one month).

Additionally, Amazon says that “Cross” is Prime Video’s third-biggest series launch and sixth-biggest season launch of all time, accounting for 20 days of viewership for all titles. 55% of its audience comes from outside of the United States, with Germany, the U.K., Brazil, Canada and Spain in particular seeing “outsized performance.”

It’s important to note that Amazon does...

Cross seems to have uncovered quite an impressive audience at Prime Video.

The series, based on James Patterson’s bestselling novels, has amassed 40M viewers globally in its first 20 days on the streamer, according to Amazon. It’s the third most-watched premiere of the year, behind just Fallout and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 through the first 20 days.

For reference, Fallout commanded more than 65M viewers within 16 days of viewing, while Rings of Power Season 2 hit the 40M mark in 11 days.

It’s unclear exactly how Prime Video is quantifying “viewers,” since there is no way for the streamers to determine exactly how many people are watching via a single stream, or if anyone is watching at all. It’s possible that the company is using active sub households to arrive at this number, like Paramount Global does, but Amazon declined to provide guidance when asked.

Quick Links This Season on Cross... Cross Catches the Killer But It Doesn't End There Cross' Season 1 Ending Sets Up Season 2

Making its Prime Video debut on November 14, 2024, Cross is a popular crime series that has remained atop the platform's most-watched shows. Based on the fictional Washington, D.C. detective featured in 30 Alex Cross novels by James Patterson, the eight-part series has drawn plaudits for its towering performance by Aldis Hodge as the title character. The show's critical success and wide viewership led Amazon to renew the series for Season 2.

Of course, discussing Cross Season 2 without clarifying what transpires at the end of Season 1 is impossible. Core to Cross' investigative focus is identifying who murdered his wife, Maria. Meanwhile, the mysterious murder of a political activist occupies Cross' work duties, with the shocking confluence of events in the Season 1 finale setting up Season 2's storyline. Beyond naming Maria's murderer, here's...

Aldis Hodge's Alex Cross isn't leaving Prime Video anytime soon. Ben Watkins, the creator and showrunner of Cross, has shared a major update on the crime thriller series' future on the Amazon streamer.

Speaking with Collider, Watkins was asked for an update on Season 2 of Cross, which was confirmed by the streamer in April 2024. "Season 2 is actually filmed. I'm gonna go ahead and give you a spoiler because, fuck it. We started the [writers'] room back in November, we started filming in April, we finished production in September, and we're actually in post-production on Season 2," Watkins revealed. "Each season is a book for me. They're all based on new mysteries. Season 1 is Hero Complex, and Season 2 is called Bitter Fruit.

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“Cross” is the new ‘crime thriller’ TV series, starring Aldis Hodge as ‘Alex Cross’, based on characters created by author James Patterson, now streaming the first of two seasons on Amazon Prime Video:

“…’Alex Cross’ is a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of predators and their victims, in order to identify - and ultimately capture - the killers…”

Cast also includes Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Eloise Mumford and Ryan Eggold.

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Prime Video's original series Cross is remarkable not only for its mystery, but for how it treats its female characters. The women in Alex Cross's world are all fully developed characters who can stand on their own, separate from their connection to Cross or the serial killer case he's trying to solve. The two most prominent female characters are Cross's love interest Elle Monteiro, and his old friend Kayla Craig.

With Cross Season 1 now streaming, Cbr spoke to actors Samantha Walkes (who plays Elle) and Alona Tal (who portrays Kayla) about the show's writing for its female characters. They discussed how the women in Cross are different from those in other procedurals, and one other incredible aspect of the writing that viewers may have missed. Plus, Tal reflected on reuniting with showrunner Ben Watkins, with whom she previously collaborated with on Hand of God and Burn Notice.

Cbr: Alona,...

Prime Videos new detective series, Cross, has gotten a lot of buzz, enough that it already had a Season 2 guaranteed long before it premiered. Fans of the James Patterson books that Alex Cross originates from may already have some clues about what to expect in the future season, especially about a major antagonist. The character of sharp FBI agent Kayla Craig is awfully similar to the name Kyle Craig in Pattersons books. The latter, once a friend of Cross, eventually becomes a major villain to defeat. Do we see the writing on the creative wall here?

In a recent interview with MovieWeb, Alona Tal, who plays Craig in the series, was quick to note: This is the fun part. Since this is a new world, any resemblance [of the two characters] is just fuel for the speculation, and that keeps you at the edge of your seat. In every good character, there has to...

Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Cross season 1!

With the latest incarnation of James Patterson's iconic hero finally airing, creator Ben Watkins is sharing some insight into Cross season 1's post-credits scene. The third adaptation of the character takes an original approach to its source material by making its own story, in which Aldis Hodge's Alex Cross races to put a stop to a local serial killer dubbed the Fanboy Killer, who is being helped by former cop Bobby Trey. The Cross season 1 mid-credits scene shows Alona Tal's Kayla Craig meeting with Bobby to propose a deal to take the fall for the Fanboy Killer murders in exchange for full immunity.

In honor of the show's premiere, Entertainment Weekly spoke with Ben Watkins to discuss Cross season 1, particularly its mid-credits scene. The creator began by explaining that he had two major goals for the scene, and its impact on the show's future,...

Isaiah Mustafa isnt shy when it comes to hyping the masterful storytelling of Prime Video's gripping new detective thriller, Cross. The Shadow Hunters and It Chapter Two star joins headliner Aldis Hodge in the new crime drama based on James Pattersons bestsellers about FBI agent Alex Cross hunting down a serial killer. He is quick to note how well the Washington D.C.-set series handles the always relevant relationship between the Black community and law enforcement. In a recent round table interview, Mustafa told MovieWeb:

I think that this series navigates that complicated relationship between the police and the community by addressing it and hitting it head on. We put it on display. We put it at the forefront of a lot of our story. We don't shy away from anything because we want to give people a true sense of what these two detectives have to go through on a daily basis.

Based on the novels by James Patterson, Cross is Amazon Prime Video's newest crime show led by Aldis Hodge (Black Adam), alongside Isaiah Mustafa (Shadowhunters), Alona Tal (Seal Team), and more.

Cross focuses on Alex Cross, a forensic psychologist in Washington, D.C., obsessed with getting into the minds of killers and victims to solve his cases. After tragedy strikes, Cross is made a widower taking care of his children, which only gets worse when his past comes to haunt him.

Cross Season 1 premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 14.

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Aldis Hodge is coming to TV screens as Alex Cross, and he’s ready to crack any case.

It’s the first time ever that fans get to see the iconic character from James Patterson’s popular book series come to life on television. However, in this TV adaptation, he takes on a whole new set adventures that have never been told between the pages.

Writer and producer Ben Watkins crafted this new vision of “Cross,” which takes place in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C., where criminals lurk during the day and the night. But no crime is too big of challenge for Cross.

Some supporting cast members include Stacie Greenwell, Sharon Taylor, Mercedes de la Zerda. Dwain Murphy, Karen Robinson, Jason Rogel, Siobhan Murphy and more. But check out the main case below.

Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross in “Cross” (Prime Video) Aldis Hodge as Alex...

The reviews for the new Prime Video series, Cross, are now in, with both critics and audiences building their cases and establishing whether the crime thriller series folds under investigation...or if it's the new Reacher. Based on James Paterson's bestselling "Alex Cross" novels, the main character uses forensic psychology to delve into the psyches of killers, identify the culprits, and bring murderers to justice. Cross stars Aldis Hodge and Isaiah Mustafa, and premiered on Thursday, November 14.

The series has now garnered a 70% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and 69% on the Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviews seem evenly mixed, with many praising the story and the central performance. MovieWeb's Greg Archer wrote viewers, "be prepared for fun."

"Prepare for fun. Be surprised by the plot twists. Enjoy Aldis Hodge every step of the way in a commanding portrayal of a man at odds with work and himself. And heres to a third season order.

If there’s one thing we needed, it was a convincing Alex Cross. Well, we got him in the form of Aldis Hodge in Cross, the Prime Video series.

The eight episode first season is now available to stream on Prime Video in full. Yes, this is a binge-watch, and you want to watch it without any spoilers.

There is a lot that remains faithful to the books, including the inclusion of Alex’s best friend, John Sampson. This character was missing from the movies, and showrunner Ben Watkins made it clear it was important to include him. After all, there are layers that come with this character.

Many will question Alona Tal’s Kayla Craig, whose name is similar to Kyle Craig. Is this just a gender swap of this character, or is it someone else entirely? That’s something we definitely need a second season to find out.

There was a lot going on in the eight episodes of Cross season 1. None of the episodes disappointed, and neither did the outcomes of the storylines.

Caution: This post contains Spoilers for Cross season 1.

The first season brought us two murders/cases to get to the bottom of. The first was the murder of Alex Cross’s wife. The second was figuring out who the Fanboy Killer was.

Ryan Eggold as Ed Ramsey, Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. Photo Credit: Keri Anderson/Prime Video. Getting to the bottom of the Fanboy Killer in Cross season 1

By the halfway mark, Alex had already worked out who the Fanboy Killer was. He knew it was Ryan Eggold’s Ramsey, but he couldn’t prove it. As he would get closer, Ramsey would be steps ahead of it. Because of Ramsey, Cross lost his badge and reputation. That didn’t stop him from searching,...

Cross has finally debuted on Amazon’s Prime Video, and it’s already getting solid reviews from fans and from the press.

We’re here to bring you all the info you need on season 1, and the latest news about season 2!

Keep reading to find out more…

Scroll down for everything you might need to know while watching the first season of Cross.

Cross Season 1 Cast:

Cross features a great cast, and we’re listing out who’s who!

Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross

Isaiah Mustafa as Detective John Sampson

Juanita Jennings as Regina Cross

Sharon Taylor as Lieutenant Oracene Massey

Melody Hurd as Janelle Cross

Jennifer Wigmore as Chief Anderson

Caleb Elijah as Damon Cross

Samantha Walkes as Elle Monteiro

Ryan Eggold as Ed Ramsey

Alona Tal as Kayla Craig

Eloise Mumford as Shannon Witmer

Johnny Ray Gill as Bobby Trey

Cross Season 1 Synopsis:

Cross is a crime/thriller...

When we heard there was going to be another adaptation of the Alex Cross novels by James Patterson, I think a few of us worried. Nobody has quite managed to capture the man we saw Cross as in the books. Well, Aldis Hodge has done it in the Prime Video series Cross.

Caution: There are some Spoilers for Cross season 1 in this post.

All eight episodes of the first season are now available. I had high hopes once I saw Amazon renew the series way ahead of its premiere. It meant that the hype was good and the execs were impressed with the series. It gave me feelings that I had with the likes of Jack Ryan and Reacher.

Amazon hasn’t disappointed. The show is powerful, and it takes us on plenty of twists and turns. Even knowing who Alex and the cops are after for the main case...

Aldis Hodge is coming to TV screens as Alex Cross, and he’s ready to crack any case.

It’s the first time ever that fans get to see the iconic character from James Patterson’s popular book series come to life on television. However, in this TV adaptation, he takes on a whole new set of adventures that have never been told between the pages.

Writer and producer Ben Watkins crafted this new vision of “Cross,” which takes place in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C., where criminals lurk during the day and the night. But no crime is too big of a challenge for Cross.

Check out how to watch “Cross” below.

When does “Cross” come out?

Prime Video’s “Cross” comes out exclusively on the platform Thursday, Nov. 14.

What’s “Cross” streaming on?

“Cross” will be available to stream on Prime Video on Thursday, Nov.

Plot: A pulse-pounding crime thriller that follows the investigations of brilliant forensic psychologist and DC Metro Detective Alex Cross. Together with his best friend and partner Detective John Sampson, Cross delves into the psyches of insidious murderers while fighting to protect his family from the dangers of the criminal world.

Review: After thirty-two novels and three feature films, James Patterson’s beloved character, Alex Cross, is returning for a new adaptation. With Morgan Freeman leading two films, based on Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider, and Tyler Perry portraying the detective in 2012’s Alex Cross, the character’s narrative exploits have been fairly well received on the big screen. For the new Prime Video series, Cross, the Patterson books serve as inspiration for the narrative rather than direct source material. Aldis Hodge leads the series as the brilliant detective who must hunt down a serial killer while maneuvering...

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

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?...

To celebrate the anticipated release of Cross, the new series based on James Patterson’s novels focused on Detective Alex Cross, we had the pleasure of chatting to the new incarnations cast and showrunner to find out more.

Starring Aldis Hodge, Cross is a crime/thriller series that follows Alex Cross, a decorated D.C. homicide detective and forensic psychologist who faces a sadistic serial killer leaving a string of bodies strewn around the city. As Alex and his partner, John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa), track this killer, a mysterious threat from Cross’ past appears, aiming to destroy what he’s done to keep his grieving family, career, and life together. Ryan Eggold, Alona Tal, and Johnny Ray Gill also star; Ben Watkins serves as showrunner.

Chatting to Hodge, Mustafa and Watkins, we talk about bringing the character into a modern setting, why audiences can’t get enough of Cross, why...

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James Patterson's most iconic detective is getting a new life with Ben Watkins at the helm in Prime Video's Cross. The Washington D.C.-based detective and forensic psychologist has been the lead of 32 novels by the bestselling author, and first made his way to the screen with 1997's Kiss the Girls, which starred Morgan Freeman as Alex Cross, which he reprised with the 2001 sequel Along Came a Spider, which was actually the first book in the series. He would later be brought back with the 2012 franchise reboot Alex Cross, which starred Tyler Perry in the titular role.

Watkins first found success on screen with his work in the spy comedy series Burn Notice, having started as a staff writer on season 1 before going on to be a story editor in season 2, executive story editor in season 3 and a writer and...

Alex Cross reports for small-screen duty when Prime Video’s adaptation of the popular James Patterson novels drops all eight Season 1 episodes this Thursday, Nov. 14.

Cross stars Aldis Hodge (Leverage, Underground) as the titular D.C. detective and forensic psychologist, who is uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims. Following a cold open in which Alex’s wife Maria’s is tragically murdered, the action jumps forward a year, where Alex and his partner/longtime best friend John Sampson (Shadowhunters‘ Isaiah Mustafa) are tasked with looking into a possibly BLM-related death. Soon enough, though, a...

Prime Video's Cross brings the exciting characters conceived by James Petterson back to the small screen, but this wouldn't be possible without its exceptional cast. The 2024 crime drama series is directed and created by Ben Watkins, who is best known for Burn Notice (2007) and Quest to Ref (2002). Now, Cross arrives on Prime Video on November 14, 2024, with a first season that will dive into the story of Patterson's Alex Cross.

James Patterson's Alex Cross book series got their start back in 1993, and there have since been 32 books published. These stories outline the work of psychologist detective Alex Cross, who solved thrilling mysteries by diving into the minds of the worst murders. To bring Patterson's books to life, Watkins has brought actors like Aldris Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Ryan Eggold, and more aboard for a thrilling, action-packed crime drama fresh from Prime Video.

Cross Cast & Characters

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The character of Alex Cross from James Patterson’s novels has been explored on the screen before—in films with Morgan Freeman and Tyler Perry—but the Prime Video adaptation starring Aldis Hodge is a TV series (and already renewed for Season 2!), offering more real estate with which to explore not only the titular character but those around him as well. Cross stars—Hodge (Alex Cross and also an executive producer), Isaiah Mustafa (John Sampson), Alona Tal (Kayla Craig), Samantha Walkes (Elle Monteiro), and Ryan Eggold (Ed Ramsey)—and showrunner and executive producer Ben Watkins stopped by TV Insider’s video suite at New York Comic Con to discuss their show and talked about just that. With that real estate, “we can explore the full breadth of the world of Alex Cross,” Hodge noted, pointing to his family, friends, and “the depths of what makes these people tick. And something...

Aldis Hodge is bringing another iconic character to life and has Isaiah Mustafa along for the ride in Cross. Though having worked since he was a kid, Hodge found his first breakout hit with a key role in TNT's Leverage, which he would reprise in a recurring fashion for its sequel show Redemption, and finding increasing success with everything from Straight Outta Compton to The Invisible Man and One Night in Miami.... Hodge has also been steadily building his filmography behind the camera, serving as a producer on Cross as well as co-writing and producing the sci-fi thriller Parallel with his brother, Edwin Hodge.

Mustafa, on the other hand, has taken an interesting route in his career, beginning as a wide receiver in the NFL before turning his attention to acting in the late '00s. He most notably became a household name thanks to being the main star...

Cross' lead stars Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, and creator Ben Watkins tease the season 1 villain and their relationship with the titular character. The upcoming thriller series is based on James Patterson novels centered on the iconic detective and will debut on Prime Video on November 14. Hodge headlines Cross as the titular detective and forensic psychologist alongside Mustafa as his partner and friend John Sampson, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford, and Ryan Eggold, who plays the villain, Ed Ramsey.

During a recent interview with Screen Rant for Cross' premiere, Hodge, Mustafa and Watkins were asked about the parallels between the titular detective and villain. Hodge noted that Cross looks at the evidence as "an indicative sort of signature of the killer and their motivations," which makes "his mindset his superpower," so the series' antagonist needs to be someone "formidable that can stand against Cross,...

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In this exclusive interview from New York Comic Con, Cbr's Kevin Polowy sits down with the cast and creator of CrossAldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Alona Tal, Ryan Eggold, Samantha Walkes, and show creator Ben Watkinsto discuss the upcoming show's thrilling new take on James Patterson's iconic character, Alex Cross. Aldis Hodge reveals that when he first read the script, he thought it was too good to be true, initially wondering if he was being set up! The cast praises Watkins' unique writing style, which they say hits all the right notes for the crime-thriller genre, while Watkins shares insights on how he collaborated with James Patterson, weaving the authors input into the story to keep it both fresh and authentic. Hear more from the cast on what makes Cross a standout series and why this experience was unlike any other for these talented actors.

Prime Video has a nice lineup for us in the new month, with some great options to check out. From reality series, international titles, and dramatic shows to look forward to, there's bound to be something for everyone. The 11 new shows coming to Prime Video in November 2024 to add to your watch-list are:

Maníaco do Parque: A História Não Contada - Friday, Nov. 1, 2024Citadel: Honey Bunny - Thursday, Nov. 7Cada Minuto Cuenta - Friday, Nov. 8In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery - Tuesday, Nov. 12Cross - Thursday, Nov. 14Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special - Tuesday, Nov. 19Wish List Games - Wednesday, Nov. 20Cruel Intentions - Thursday, Nov. 21Dinner Club season 3 - Thursday, Nov. 21El Circo de los Muchachos - Friday, Nov. 22Hard North - Friday, Nov. 29Citadel: Honey Bunny

If you loved the first Citadel series starring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden, as well as...

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Prime Video is ready with an entertainment-packed November this year. The upcoming month will see the beginning of some of Prime Video’s best original shows including Cross and also new brilliant movies like My Old Ass. Just like every month, Prime Video is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the best 7 new movies and TV shows coming to Prime Video in November 2024.

Back to Back (November 5)

Back to Back is a biographical drama film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson from a screenplay by Matt Greenhalgh. Based on the life of English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, the 2024 film follows the life and music of Amy Winehouse from her adolescence to adulthood as she creates one of the best-selling albums of our time. Back to Back stars Marisa Abela in the lead role with Jack O’Connell,...

Cross season 2 gets a surprising filming update ahead of the season 1 premiere. Set to arrive on Prime Video in just a few weeks, the eight-episode first installment is based on the popular James Patterson novels. It centers on the titular character, Alex Cross, a detective and forensic psychologist who is uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims. Aldis Hodge, known for his role as Alec Hardison in the Leverage television franchise, in addition to his supporting turn in Black Adam, leads the cast and produces the adaptation.

Speaking at the recent New York Comic Con with Screen Rant's Tatiana Hullender, ahead of Cross' Prime Video premiere on November 14, series creator Ben Watkins mentions in passing that season 2 is already filmed. Watkins mentioned that he hopes audiences see something they like with the first episodes since the second installment is already completed. Read the quote...

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James Patterson's iconic Washington D.C. detective and forensic psychologist is back in a big way with Cross. The upcoming Prime Video show serves as the fourth adaptation of Patterson's character, with Morgan Freeman having played him twice in the psychological thrillers Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider, before being surpassed by Tyler Perry in the 2012 franchise reboot, Alex Cross. This time around, the eponymous detective is being played by Aldis Hodge, best known for his work in the Leverage shows, as well as the Invisible Man reboot, Turn: Washington's Spies and Black Adam, among others.

Unlike the prior three films, Cross will be taking an original approach to adapting Patterson's franchise, not adapting any one specific novel, but instead creating a new case with some iconic characters appearing. The show will follow Hodge's Cross and his...

November 2024 brings an exciting lineup of Prime Video Originals, featuring a diverse range of films and series that cater to various tastes. Kicking off the month is Freedom on November 1, a gripping French thriller inspired by the true story of a notorious gangster, featuring a strong cast led by Lucas Bravo. Following this, on November 7, the Hindi action series Citadel (Honey Bunny), a spin-off of the acclaimed original, delves into the world of international spies with stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan. The disaster film Every Minute Counts arrives on November 8, chronicling the aftermath of the 1985 Mexico City earthquake.

On November 10, the documentary series German Cocaine Cowboy examines the rise of gangster Joe Marx within the Cali cartel. Other highlights include the thriller series Cross on November 14, the action-adventure film Red One on November 15, and the intriguing docu-film Billions Mike on November 17. Comedy fans can look forward to Jeff Dunham...

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The Americans is a period spy thriller drama series created by Joe Weisberg. The FX series is set during the Cold War and it follows the story of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet Kgb intelligence officers who are sent to Washington D.C. to pose as an American couple to gather information on the American government. The Americans stars Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys in the lead roles with Maximiliano Hernández, Holly Taylor, Keidrich Sellati, Noah Emmerich, Annet Mahendru, Susan Misner, and Alison Wright starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the intensely thrilling story, nail-biting drama, and compelling characters in The Americans here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Even as the show looks to be taking its own approach to adapting its source material, Alona Tal is careful to share whether her Cross character is connected to the books' major villain. The Prime Video show serves as the fourth major adaptation of James Patterson's thriller novel franchise centering on the titular Washington D.C. detective amid his various investigations. Aldis Hodge is leading the ensemble Cross cast in the eponymous role alongside a few iconic book characters, including Isaiah Mustafa's Detective John Sampson.

In honor of the show's New York Comic Con panel, Screen Rant interviewed Alona Tal to discuss Cross. When asked about her character's potential connection to the books' big villain, Kyle Craig, the star was very careful in her response, instead sharing how she would be a close ally to the titular protagonist in the opening season, while also teasing that future seasons...

Dance contests, giveaways, and a mix of 1990s and early 2000s hits set the tone at the Main Stage at the Javits Center on day two of New York Comic Con 2024. As the music slowly faded and the lights dimmed, a few Deadpools, a Black Panther, and a young Aang took to their seats as the cast of Prime Video‘s Cross took the stage. Moderated by MSNBC’s Joy Reid, members of the rockstar cast, including Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, and Ryan Eggold, and showrunner Ben Watkins, dove deep into the themes, storylines, and surprises that viewers can expect from Season 1. With less than one month left until Cross begins his next investigation, here are five spoiler-free takeaways from Prime Video’s Cross panel. James Patterson Empowered Watkins, Hodge, and Company to Take the Story Into New Territory Author James Patterson may have created the character,...

Aldis Hodge’s Detective Alex Cross tricks a ruthless serial killer into a confession in the first look for Prime Video’s Cross crime thriller, which was promoted at New York Comic Con on Friday.

The season one clip features Cross grilling a murder suspect played by Jeremy Walmsley who insists he won’t confess, even though the detective reveals he already did.

“’Life’s fitful fever.’ Yeah, I caught that. It’s Macbeth, right?” Cross, who uses forensic psychology to solve crimes, tells the cornered suspect named Dick Miller. “Well, good luck getting a conviction with that,” the suspect tells Cross as his superiors and the District Attorney on the other side of the interrogation room one-way glass suddenly beam over another case solved.

The thriller, based on the characters from James Patterson’s best-selling Alex Cross book series, has Hodges as Metro Pd’s star detective getting into...