Cross is a criminal thriller television series based on James Patterson's Alex Cross books. The show debuted on Amazon Prime Video on November 14, 2024, and is produced by a number of organizations, including Skydance Television.
It follows Alex Cross, a forensic psychologist and detective who works with his colleague, Detective John Sampson, to apprehend dangerous criminals. They confront problems in the criminal world as Alex strives to keep his family safe. The sitcom was developed by Ben Watkins and stars Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross.
Kayla Craig, played by Alona Tal, is exactly like Kyle Craig. He is the antagonist of the Alex Cross books. Despite Kayla's initial support for Cross, the season finale raises the possibility that she will someday turn against him. The show's creator, Ben Watkins, has already alluded to a few events that might escalate Kayla's threat in the next season. This will most likely be seen in season 2.
Additional details about Cross’s mega-villain
Cross, a Prime Video television series, has grown in popularity, and season 2 has already been confirmed. The program is based on James Patterson's Alex Cross books. One of the key characters, FBI agent Kayla Craig, shares a name with the book's villain, Kyle Craig. This has made people worry that Kayla would also become a villain.
The actress who plays Kayla, Alona Tal, has discussed this concept. Although Kayla begins as Alex Cross's ally, she clarifies that her personality may evolve. It would add excitement and drama to the plot if Kayla became a villain. Tal stated that although she likes to play a decent character, she is interested in what the authors have in store for her.
There were already some major surprises in the show's season 1. According to the season finale, Alex's wife was murdered by a guy named Peter, who was acting under strange directions. Viewers are anticipating fresh developments in the upcoming second season, particularly with regard to Kayla's future position.
Fans of the Alex Cross novels are eager to discover if Kayla will turn into Alex's adversary as Kyle Craig did. It's unknown what will happen next because the show has already altered several of the novels.
An overview of the Cross series
The series follows Alex Cross, a forensic psychologist and investigator in Washington, D.C., played by Aldis Hodge. Cross investigates complicated murder cases alongside his colleague, Detective John Sampson, while dealing with the psychological obstacles brought on by his wife's recent loss.
The cast also includes Isaiah Mustafa as Detective Sampson, Juanita Jennings as Cross's grandmother, and Alona Tal as FBI agent Kayla Craig. Alex attempts to find the truth behind high-profile deaths, combining aspects of crime investigation, political intrigue, and family drama in the plot.
The murder of a Black Lives Matter activist and a serial killer who preys on influential individuals are two of the primary cases in season 1, which consists of eight episodes. Throughout the investigation, Cross battles the need to defend his family while juggling outside pressure from the police force and political figures.
The show was produced by Blue Monday Productions and Skydance Television and was filmed in Ontario, Canada. The show's high level of interest and potential for future success was demonstrated when it was renewed for a second season before its debut.