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Cross Season 2 Launches on Prime Video With Strong Reviews and a Timely New Case

Early acclaim follows a three-episode premiere, with new episodes arriving weekly through March 18.

Overview

  • Prime Video debuted the first three episodes on February 11, with the eight-episode season continuing weekly and concluding on March 18.
  • Aldis Hodge returns as Alex Cross, joined by newcomers Matthew Lillard as billionaire Lance Durand and Jeanine Mason as Luz, with Wes Chatham also entering the cast.
  • The new storyline centers on Cross pursuing a vigilante targeting powerful magnates, engaging contemporary issues including immigration, human trafficking and labor exploitation.
  • Early reception is largely positive, with outlets citing an improved Rotten Tomatoes score reported around 90%, though some reviews flag overstuffed plotting and sidelined supporting characters.
  • Season 1’s reported 40 million viewers in its first 20 days established the show’s momentum, and while Season 3 is not announced, creators have outlined multi-season ambitions contingent on performance.