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‘Cross’ Season 2 Premieres February 2026 with New Cast

10/10/2025

Summary

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Prime Video's crime thriller "Cross" will premiere Season 2 on February 11, 2026, with the first three episodes available at once.
The series, based on James Patterson's novels, features Aldis Hodge as detective Alex Cross, who confronts a vigilante targeting corrupt billionaires.
Season 2 will have eight episodes, releasing weekly until the finale on March 18, 2026.
New cast members include Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason, and Wes Chatham, alongside returning stars Isaiah Mustafa and Alona Tal.
The show is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Paramount Television Studios, with Ben Watkins serving as showrunner.

History

Historical Context

James Patterson's 1993 novel "Along Came a Spider" introduced detective Alex Cross, a character who quickly became a bestseller, selling over 1 million copies in its first year. This success established Patterson as a leading author in the thriller genre, paving the way for over 30 novels featuring Cross. The character's enduring popularity reflects ongoing societal concerns about justice and wealth disparity.

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Story summary

Prime Video's crime thriller "Cross" will premiere Season 2 on February 11, 2026, with the first three episodes available at once.
The series, based on James Patterson's novels, features Aldis Hodge as detective Alex Cross, who confronts a vigilante targeting corrupt billionaires.
Season 2 will have eight episodes, releasing weekly until the finale on March 18, 2026.
New cast members include Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason, and Wes Chatham, alongside returning stars Isaiah Mustafa and Alona Tal.
The show is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Paramount Television Studios, with Ben Watkins serving as showrunner.

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