CROSS is a dark, intense, action, homicide-filled series based on the James Patterson and Detective Alex CROSS novels. The exciting opening moments did not let up throughout all eight episodes and concluded with a captivating cliffhanger for season two. ย
In 2012, the brilliant psychiatrist cop was Tyler Perryโs creative CROSS film project. Becoming a series this year offers audiences a more riveting approach to this complex police officer. With the addition of extra time, viewers were privy to witness the violent edges of CROSSโs past. This was superbly shown through Aldis Hodgeโs fine acting skills. He was working through some past crap that led audiences on a hellish journey. He, for the most part, epitomized Alex and what readers have come to know and love about this man. The depth of his pain was wrapped tightly within his facial expressions. It was mesmerizing and heartbreaking.ย
Isaiah Mustafa was exceptional as Alexโs work partner, Sampson. Their scenes together were tight and intentional. Oh, he โhad me at motherfucker.โ Ed Ramsey (Ryan Eggold) was the creepiest. My skin is still crawling with his sadistic skills.
The writers kept the pacing fast and furious while bodies fell. The entire ensemble nailed each character’s soft and hard moments.ย
HOW I SEE ITโฆI didnโt. There was no English AD available for the visually impaired or blind. Most of the frames were extremely dark or grey. The fight sequences flew by without the ability to differentiate the horror. At times, it was a push for me to complete. What a loss for this production. What a loss for accessibility.ย
From what I could tell, CROSS was a show I wish I could have seen more within each frame. I am a massive fan of the books and have read each one over the years. This is one of the main reasons I watched it all. Was it true to Pattersonโs plots? For the most part, yes, but with a bunch of extra creative licensing. It is what it is. Be forewarned.ย
CROSS is streaming on Prime Video.ย
