Amazon Prime subscribers have been absolutely captivated by a brand-new crime drama that just landed on the service yesterday.
Cross, drawing from the pages of James Pattersons beloved books about the iconic Detective Alex Cross, bursts onto the scene as a riveting series laden with suspense and non-stop action for its inaugural season.
Crafted by Ben Watkins, the dynamic programme introduces esteemed Aldis Hodge in the lead role, portraying Cross, who is both an investigative genius and a skilled forensic psychologist.
The narrative thrusts Alex into a gritty manhunt, racing against time to apprehend a heinous serial killer bent on executing his perverse ceremonies on unsuspecting targets.
At the same time, hes grappling with personal torment, juggling fatherhood to his two kids whilst tormented by the haunting memory of his deceased wife, with her murderer still on the loose, reports the Mirror.
Also appearing are Isaiah Mustafa of Shadowhunters, New Amsterdams own Ryan Eggold, and Alona Tal, recognised for her roles in Supernatural and Veronica Mars.
Enthusiastic fans have swarmed X the social media platform previously known as Twitter to express their views on the engaging eight-episode saga, which so impressed the chiefs at Amazon that a second series has been promptly commissioned.
A delighted viewer posted: “10/10 show! ! ! @PrimeVideo you live to take my money for another month #cross.” (sic)
Another confessed: “Did I binge all of #CrossOnPrime today? Yes, yes I did. And it was exactly what I wanted it to be. AKA extremely good. So glad Season 2 of the show is already in the works.” (sic)
“#Cross is so good can’t wait for Season 2,” enthused one fan, while another concurred, describing the show as simply “stellar”. (sic)
Another satisfied viewer took to social media proclaiming: “Truly enjoyed #Cross on @PrimeVideo, definitely one for the rewatch archive. Would love to see a second season of this one.” (sic)
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AmazonAldis Hodge also received his share of accolades, with someone tweeting: “#Cross starting off so fire. Amazon got one. Aldis is the [greatest of all time].” (sic)
The series’ writing didn’t go unnoticed, with a comment that read: “Omg the writers did it with this one #Cross.” Another user praised: “#CROSS was DOPE!” (sic)
The show’s beginning made a strong impression too, with a fan remarking: “Damn #Cross on @PrimeVideo starting off with a bang.” (sic)
Finally, the series sparked thoughtful reflection in one viewer, who said: “One thing I will say with #Cross on @PrimeVideo it definitely makes you think, especially the ending. I look at my own kids, especially my son and the fact that I’m going to have to teach him how to navigate this world as a young black man. It really hits home.” (sic)
Cross is available to stream now on Amazon Prime.