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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.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Washington, D.C. Detective Alex Cross is called to solve the case when a Black Lives Matter activist is killed in cold blood.
Directed by Nzingha StewartWritten by Ben WatkinsGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Matt Baram, Mercedes de la Zerda, Kristin Dodson, Stacie Greenwell, Dwain Murphy, Siobhan Murphy, Jason Rogel
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Nzingha StewartWritten by Aiyana WhiteGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Mercedes de la Zerda, Kristin Dodson, Stacie Greenwell, Dwain Murphy, Siobhan Murphy, Jason Rogel, Sharon Taylor
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Craig SiebelsWritten by Ron McCants, Sam ErnstGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Stacie Greenwell, Jason Rogel, Chaunteé Schuler Irving, Sharon Taylor, Kiran Friesen, Richard Waugh, Shannon DeVido
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Craig SiebelsWritten by Jim Dunn, Blaize Ali-WatkinsGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Matt Baram, Mercedes de la Zerda, Stacie Greenwell, Dwain Murphy, Siobhan Murphy, Jason Rogel, Chaunteé Schuler Irving
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Stacey MuhammadWritten by Gary LundyGuest stars Marion Adler, Kristin Booth, Rob Stewart, Jim Annan, Darnell Bartholomew, Joe Bostick, Greg Campbell, Esther Chung
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Stacey MuhammadWritten by Ali Salerno, Ali Salerno, Sonja PerrymanGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Mercedes de la Zerda, Stacie Greenwell, Sharon Taylor, Bam Hall, Ashley Rios, Karen Robinson, Richard Waugh
Episode 7
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?
Directed by Director X.Written by Sam Ernst, Jim DunnGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Matt Baram, Mercedes de la Zerda, Stacie Greenwell, Dwain Murphy, Sharon Taylor, Erniel Baez, Ann Hamilton
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Carl SeatonWritten by Ben Watkins, Aiyana WhiteGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Matt Baram, Mercedes de la Zerda, Stacie Greenwell, Dwain Murphy, Siobhan Murphy, Chaunteé Schuler Irving, Ann Hamilton
Episode information updated Sep 14, 2026
Aldis HodgeAlex Cross
Isaiah MustafaJohn Sampson
Juanita JenningsRegina 'Nana Mama' Cross
Alona TalKayla Craig
Ryan EggoldEd Ramsey
Samantha WalkesElle Montiero
Eloise MumfordShannon Witmer
Caleb ElijahDamon Cross
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