‘Cross’ Is Perfect Crime Thriller for ‘Reacher’ Fans on Amazon Prime Video

If you’re searching for a good show to binge-watch this weekend, Amazon Prime Video’s Cross will captivate you and make it hard to look away. From the heist thriller Steal to the upcoming thrillers 56 Days and Scrapetta, this streaming service is giving those of us who love plot reveals, puzzling characters, and memorable action scenes a lot to get excited about.

Of course, Reacher is one of the greatest Prime crime thrillers… but if you’ve seen every single episode (and rewatched Jack Reacher’s adventures more than a few times), Cross is another intense show about an intelligent, engaging character jumping right into the action. So, while you wait for Reacher Season 4, which will (hopefully) come out sometime this year, it’s time to become swept up in the world of another equally popular character.

Catch up on ‘Cross’ This Weekend and Become Immersed in Detective Alex Cross’s Story

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Cross is a great binge-watch, and you can get caught up fast. Cross Season 1 began streaming on Prime Video on Nov. 14, 2024, and Season 2 arrived on Feb. 11, 2026. The smart Cross Season 2 release schedule means you can get through Season 1, watch the first three episodes of the second season, and then be ready for the rest of the season, since there will be a new episode out every week. Episode 4 will stream on Feb. 18, 2026.

The crime thriller has a 91% Rotten Tomatoes Score, which is definitely well-deserved. The series is an impressive adaptation of the book series by James Patterson. Although there have been a few Cross movies and TV series, there’s a reason why this one has made such a splash. Aldis Hodge’s performance is amazing. Viewers also love watching the show’s other actors, such as Season 1’s villain Ryan Eggold and cast members like Alona Tal, Melody Hurd, Juanita Jennings, and Isaiah Mustafa.

Sure, crime thrillers have a pattern and a formula, and it’s rare to say that they stray from them. There’s evidence, suspects, villains, detectives, characters who lie to each other, and the slow realization of what’s really going on. Writers use these formulas because, well, they work, and when it comes to Cross, that’s particularly true. However, just because all the common thriller tropes are present here doesn’t mean that the story is boring. In fact, the latest season is definitely the most interesting because of the new characters it introduces. While you’ll enjoy binge-watching Season 1, you’ll want to race through these episodes to get to Cross Season 2’s bold and alarming serial killers. Their character arcs delve into some horror tropes, making the show even scarier.

It’s this combination of a frightening, dreadful atmosphere with genuinely interesting characters that makes Cross the type of show you want to put on when it’s a weekend afternoon or evening. Season 1 examines how much Alex Cross misses his late wife, which is a heartbreaking storyline that makes viewers empathize with him. This moving arc also balances out the crime-focused plotlines. However, you’ll want to watch Season 2 for more than just the new villains. There’s also a fun, light-hearted Season 2 scene featuring Cross and another beloved character. So, turn on Cross, and you’ll be caught up with the intense action before you know it.