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Overview

Alex Cross is a brilliant but flawed homicide detective and full of contradictions. A doting father and family man, Cross is single-minded to the point of obsession when he hunts killers. He is desperate for love, but his wife’s murder has left him too damaged to receive it.

Series cast

Aldis Hodge

Alex Cross

Isaiah Mustafa

John Sampson

Juanita Jennings

Regina 'Nana Mama' C...

Alona Tal

Kayla Craig

Samantha Walkes

Elle Montiero

Caleb Elijah

Damon Cross

Melody Hurd

Janelle 'Jannie' Cro...

Jennifer Wigmore

Chief Anderson

Eloise Mumford

Shannon Witmer

Ryan Eggold

Ed Ramsey

Trailers and videos

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

Season overview

Alex Cross, a detective and forensic psychologist, along with his partner John Sampson, begins tracking a serial killer following the shocking murder of a Black Lives Matter activist.

Episode 1 Hero Complex

Washington, D.C. Detective Alex Cross is called to solve the case when a Black Lives Matter activist is killed in cold blood.

Episode 2 Ride the White Horsey

Emir Goodspeed's murder spreads like wildfire through D.C., catching others in its burn, while D.C.-powerbroker Ed Ramsey seduces his next victim: an art aficionado named Shannon Witmer.

Episode 3 The Good Book

Cross raids a home connected to Emir's murder. The suspect escapes, but leaves behind a piece of evidence so unique, it limits the list of suspects to an elite D.C. few.

Episode 4 Masks

With Cross hot on his heels, Ed Ramsey sets up a new locale to perform his kills, as the Cross family continues to be tormented by a mysterious someone connected to Deirdre Nolan.

Episode 5 What Happens at Ramsey's

Cross and Elle dine at Ed Ramsey's house for his annual birthday soiree. But the night's twists take a dark turn, when Cross realizes that Ramsey's next victim is in the house.

Episode 6 A Bang, Not a Whimper

A fresh lead sends Cross to Philly with his son Damon. Along the way, father and son reconnect through the shared grief over Maria's death.

Episode 7 Happy Birthday

Cross closes in on Ed Ramsey as the clock desperately ticks down to the moment when Shannon Witmer is set to die. Will Cross make it in time?

Episode 8 You Had Me at Motherfucker

Cross realizes that his attempt to protect his family has put them in more danger. He races against time to rescue the people he loves.