Key takeaways
• Cross stars Aldis Hodge as the titular Detective Alex Cross.
• The series is based on the characters from James Patterson’s best-selling book series.
• Season 1 is streaming now, while Season 2 premieres on February 11.
• The series is based on the characters from James Patterson’s best-selling book series.
• Season 1 is streaming now, while Season 2 premieres on February 11.
Cross returns to Prime Video on February 11, and fans can get a preview of what’s to come in Season 2 with the newest trailer for the hit drama series based on the characters from James Patterson’s best-selling book series.
Created by executive producer and showrunner Ben Watkins, Cross stars Aldis Hodge as the titular detective. Hodge is also an executive producer on the show.
Cross is a complex, twisted thriller set in Washington, D.C., that follows Detective Alex Cross, a brilliant homicide detective and forensic psychologist with an uncanny ability to get inside the minds of killers in order to stop them.
The new season follows Cross as he and the FBI investigate a death threat against a billionaire businessman.
Here’s everything you need to know about Cross and Season 2.
When does Season 2 of ‘Cross’ premiere?
The eight-episode second season will debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories on Wednesday, February 11, with the first three episodes. New episodes will be released each week leading up to the season finale on March 18.
How to watch ‘Cross’ on Prime Video
You can stream Cross on Prime Video, which is included with an Amazon Prime membership and costs $14.99 a month or $139 annually.
Amazon also offers discounted membership options with the same benefits of a regular Prime membership—including free delivery. Young adults (ages 18–24) and college students can try Prime for Young Adults with a six-month trial, then pay only $7.49 per month, or $69 per year. Qualifying government-assistance recipients can try Prime Access for 30 days before paying $6.99 per month.
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Who are the cast and crew behind ‘Cross’?
From left: Matthew Lillard, Ben Watkins, Alona Tal, Aldis Hodge, Samantha Walkes, Isaiah Mustafa, and Wes Chatham at New York Comic Con on October 9 in New York CityPhoto by Valerie Terranova/Getty Images for Prime VideoSeason 2 brings new cast additions Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason, and Wes Chatham joining the Cross universe as well as returning stars Isaiah Mustafa, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Juanita Jennings, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, and Johnny Ray Gill.
Cross is executive produced Watkins, who also appears in a recurring role this season, Hodge, Sam Ernst, Jim Dunn, J. David Shanks, Aiyana White, Craig Siebels, Owen Shiflett, James Patterson, Bill Robinson, and Patrick Santa.
What happens in Season 1 of ‘Cross’
The first season of the pulse-pounding crime thriller followed Cross as he and his partner John Sampson (Mustafa) track a sadistic and prolific serial killer. Meanwhile, a mysterious threat from Cross’s past returned to destroy all that he’s done to stabilize his family, career, and personal life after a major loss.
The first season generated more than 40 million viewers globally over its first 20 days.
What is Season 2 about?
Season 2 pushes the series into a bolder, more dangerous chapter as billionaire business titan Lance Durand (Lillard) calls the FBI for protection after receiving a death threat. Detective Cross and FBI Agent Kayla Craig (Tal) lead a new joint mission to protect Durand and to find the killer, who leaves behind gruesome clues.
Meanwhile, Sampson, Cross’ partner and longtime best friend, makes an unexpected connection.
What else is on Prime Video?
Prime Video is one home for thousands of different movies, series, live sports, and more.
There are plenty of other Amazon Original series like Cross to check out, too, such as The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, Fallout, and Reacher.
Members can also stream programming from partners such as Apple TV, HBO Max, Crunchyroll, and MGM+ via Prime Video subscriptions, as well as more than 800 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels.
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This story has been updated with new info about Season 2.
