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“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.”

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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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Warning! This article contains spoilers for Cross season 1 and James Patterson's Alex Cross books.Through one scene, Cross season 1 has surprisingly set up a major book villain, which has made the original twist reveal a lot worse. Created by Ben Watkins, Amazon Prime Video's Cross is based on James Patterson's Alex Cross book series. Although the show accurately adopts many narrative threads and character beats from the original books, it does not strictly follow any stories from the source material. Instead, in its first installment, it follows a completely original narrative and attempts to expand the books' lore instead of recreating it.

Owing to this, even though it features many familiar characters from James Patterson's novels, it also adds many new ones to the mix or significantly changes how the books approach some character arcs. For instance, while John Sampson avenges Alex Cross' wife's death in the books, he...

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.

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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! This article contains spoilers for Cross season 1.

Despite borrowing many narrative beats from James Patterson's Alex Cross books, Amazon's Cross significantly drifts away from its source material in more ways than one. From its early moments, Amazon's Cross draws subtle references to its source material. For instance, it features a scene in which the central killer recalls how Alex Cross worked on the Gary Soneji case, which turns out to be a direct callback to the first novel, Along Came A Spider, in James Patterson's Alex Cross series.

As the show progresses, it becomes evident that it reinstates many characters from the source material's lore, albeit in slightly different roles. However, despite introducing many elements from the books into its storyline, the Amazon show does not shy away from having its own original elements. Unlike most adaptations, Cross intentionally avoids being too similar to the original books and...

Warning: The following contains major Spoilers for Cross season 1!Cross show creator Ben Watkins teases the new killer to come in season 2. The series follows Aldis Hodge's titular detective, and sees him solving a series of murders on top of finding out who has been targeting his family. Prime Video has already given the show a green light for season 2, even before Cross became the best-reviewed version of the James Patterson character. With Ryan Eggold's Ed Ramsey, aka Fanboy, being put behind bars, and the truth behind his wife's murder coming into light, season 1 tied up the majority of its events neatly.

Cross show creator, Ben Watkins, confirms that season 2 will feature a new killer in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. The show will follow the format of season 1, where each season will stand on its own by focusing on a new killer while building on the existing...

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,...

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...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Cross season 1.

Cross season 1 features a surprising mid-credits scene in which Kayla meets Bobby, seemingly paving the way for season 2's storyline. Based on James Patterson's Alex Cross books, Amazon's Cross walks through a multi-layered thriller drama where the titular character sets out to catch two distinct killers. While one killer is responsible for his wife's murder, the other is on a murderous spree to prove a point. Towards the ending moments of Cross season 1, Alex Cross manages to beat time and defy many odds to overpower both killers before it is too late.

However, despite solving the overarching mystery, he worries about the consequences of his actions and their impact on his family. With this, Cross season 1 seems to end on a bittersweet note, where the titular character saves the day but understands that he will soon have to face even bigger challenges.

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...

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...

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...

Prime Video has released the official trailer and some first-look images for its upcoming crime thriller series Cross, based on James Patterson’s bestselling Alex Cross book series, starring Aldis Hodge as the title character.

In the trailer Hodge’s Detective Alex Cross is trailing a killer.

From Paramount Television Studios and Skydance Television, Cross is a complex, twisted, pulse-pounding thriller created by showrunner and executive producer Ben Watkins.

The series follows follows Alex Cross (Hodge), a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, to identify—and ultimately capture—the murderers.

In addition to starring, Hodge also serves as a producer. Cross also stars Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford, and Ryan Eggold.

The highly anticipated series has already been renewed for a second season ahead of its November 14 premiere.

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Exclusive: Alona Tal (Seal Team), Johnny Ray Gill (Underground), and Eloise Mumford (50 Shades of Grey) have joined the cast of Amazon’s Cross in series regular roles. They will star opposite Aldis Hodge, who brings to life the titular Alex Cross.

Tal will play Kayla Craig, a brilliant, determined, and abrasive FBI agent with a sharp sense of humor who aims to recruit Cross into the bureau… and possibly her bed. Beneath Kayla’s flirtation is deep esteem for Cross, along with a desire to be seen as his investigative equal.

Gill will play Bobby Trey, who is described as deadly, compact, and cunning. A Louisiana native whose diesel engine is always running, Johnny is an ex-police officer who now works for Ed Ramsey (Ryan Eggold). He is motivated by the dollar and takes great pride in finishing everything he starts.

Mumford will play Shannon Witmer, who is described as Smart,...