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Cross season 1 is a crime thriller series created by Ben Watkins for Prime Video. It's based on James Patterson's book series of the same name, first published in 1993. The series features Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, and Juanita Jennings, among many others. Furthermore, Chris Agoston and Aldis Hodge serve as the show's producers.
The series consists of eight episodes, all of which premiered on Prime Video on November 14, 2024. Its official synopsis, as per the streaming platform, reads:
"A Washington, D.C. crime drama that follows Alex Cross, a brilliant homicide detective, whose personal struggles threaten to derail his career and life. Based on the worldwide bestselling book series by James Patterson."
Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, and others star in Cross season 1
1) Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross
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Aldis Hodge plays Alex Cross, a homicide detective and forensic psychologist with the gifted ability to understand a killer's mindset. After his wife Maria's death, he looks after his two young children, Janelle and Damon, along with his grandmother, Regina Cross.
Among his memorable film roles are MC Ren in the biopic Straight Outta Compton, Levi Jackson in the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures, and James Lanier in the sci-fi horror The Invisible Man.
He has also starred as Captain Anthony Espin in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Soldier Chuck in the comedy American Dreamz, and Jim Brown in Regina King's directorial debut, One Night in Miami....
Furthermore, Aldis has played leading roles like Alec Hardison in the crime drama series Leverage, Noah in the period drama Underground, and Decourcy Ward in the Showtime series City on a Hill. His other notable television roles include Ray 'Voodoo' Tatum in Friday Night Lights, Jordan / Akinbode in Turn: Washington's Spies, and Matthew Miles/Derwin Davis in the sitcom Girlfriends.
2) Isaiah Mustafa as Detective John Sampson
Isaiah Mustafa plays Cross' best friend, Detective John Sampson, in the series. They work together for the Southeast Washington, DC police department. John's gregarious personality perfectly compliments his best friend's brooding, lonely persona in Cross season 1.
Isaiah has played the adult Mike Hanlon in It Chapter Two, Calvin in Madea's Big Happy Family, Officer Wilkens in Horrible Bosses, and Cicero in the Western film Murder at Yellowstone City, among others.
Isaiah is most recognized for his role as Luke Garroway in the supernatural series Shadowhunters. Additionally, he has played small roles in popular shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Ugly Betty, Castle, Hot in Cleveland, Charlie's Angels, Black-ish, etc.
3) Samantha Walkes as Elle Monteiro
Samantha Walkes plays Elle Monteiro, a former colleague and potential love interest of Alex Cross in Cross season 1. She runs a non-profit organization in DC.
Samantha has predominantly worked on television and starred in shows like Murdoch Mysteries, The Kings of Napa, Ominous, The Changeling, The Big Cigar, and many more.
4) Ryan Eggold as Ed Ramsey
In Cross season 1, Ryan Eggold plays Ed Ramsey, a powerful political operative in Washington, D.C. He is a highly corrupt individual who frequently uses the legal and political systems to his advantage.
Eggold is best known for playing Ryan Matthews in the teen drama series 90210. He starred as Dr. Maximus 'Max' Goodwin in the medical drama series New Amsterdam from 2018 to 2023. Moreover, he has also played main roles in The Blacklist and its spinoff series The Blacklist: Redemption.
Ryan played Walter Breachway in Spike Lee's comedy-drama, BlacKkKlansman. His other film projects include A Jazzman's Blues, Junction, Fathers and Daughters, and Beside Still Waters. Furthermore, he wrote, directed, and produced the comedy film Literally, Right Before Aaron, in 2017.
5) Johnny Ray Gill as Bobby Trey
Johnny Ray Gill plays the former DC cop, Bobby Trey Abellard, in Cross season 1. His current work involves being a private security guard for wealthy criminals.
Gill's television credits include playing Sam in the period drama Underground, Gustav Triplett in the political satire BrainDead, Tyrese in HBO's True Blood, and Damien Winslow in the legal comedy Harry's Law.
Supporting cast members of Cross season 1
Other supporting cast members in the Cross season 1 include:
- Sharon Taylor as Lieutenant Oracene Massey
- Melody Hurd as Janelle Cross
- Juanita Jennings as Regina Cross
- Jennifer Wigmore as Chief Anderson
- Caleb Elijah as Damon Cross
- Alona Tal as Kayla Craig
- Dwain Murphy as Akbar
- Mercedes de la Zerda as Amielynn Vega
- Eloise Mumford as Shannon Witmer
- Ryan Allen as Peter Lenox
- Stacie Greenwell as Shawna De Lackner
- Karen Robinson as Miss Nancy
- Matt Baram as Val Hardy
- Ashley Rios as Malika Goodspeed
- Siobhan Murphy as Tania Hightower
- Jason Rogel as Chris Wu
- Marion Adler as Senator Caitlin Goldman
- Chaunteé Schuler Irving as Maria Cross
- Ann Hamilton as Becky Witmer
- Richard Waugh as Pendleton Whitney
- Carla Vega as Tana Lee
- Kristin Booth as Dr. Marla Daine
- Jessica Clement as Deirdre Nolan
- Shannon DeVido as ADA Susan Kowaleski
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