{"id":222601,"date":"2026-02-13T11:35:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T11:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/13\/prime-videos-best-crime-thriller-show-is-back-in-february-and-its-better-than-ever\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:35:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T11:35:02","slug":"prime-videos-best-crime-thriller-show-is-back-in-february-and-its-better-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/13\/prime-videos-best-crime-thriller-show-is-back-in-february-and-its-better-than-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Video&#8217;s Best Crime Thriller Show Is Back in February \u2014 and It&#8217;s Better Than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/media-network\/amazon-prime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prime Video<\/a> has an abundance of fantasy and superhero shows coming this year, which is why it\u2019s so refreshing that a series like <em>Cross<\/em> is more grounded.<\/p>\n<p>The series based on <strong>James Patterson<\/strong>\u2018s <em>Alex Cross<\/em> novels has recently returned for its second season on Prime Video.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/watch-with-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch With Us<\/a>\u2018 pick for the one Prime Video show that you need to watch in February 2026.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve already seen the first season, then you probably already have a good idea about what to expect. For everyone else, we\u2019re sharing the reasons to watch <em>Cross<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2>Aldis Hodge Is Very Charismatic as Alex Cross<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cross Owns The Interrogation Room | Cross Season 1 | Prime Video\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QuBME2EbWu8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Before starring in <em>Cross<\/em>, <strong>Aldis Hodge<\/strong> was primarily known for his supporting roles on <em>Leverage<\/em> and other TV shows. His performance in Cross has gone a long way towards changing that. Hodge portrays a more volatile version of the brilliant police detective than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/morgan-j-freeman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Morgan Freeman<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/tyler-perry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tyler Perry<\/strong><\/a> did in their respective Cross movies. The first season in particular presents Cross as a man who has been emotionally broken by the death of his wife, and it brings out the worst aspects of his personality.<\/p>\n<p>Season 2 finds Cross in a more stable place than he was in the first season. He\u2019s arguably less fun to watch when he doesn\u2019t have his emotional problems to deal with, but Hodge still carries the show on his shoulders. He\u2019s got a natural charisma that shines through the role, no matter what the show requires of him.<\/p>\n<h2>\u2018Cross\u2019 Gets Great Performances Out of Its Villains<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cross S02 E01 Exclusive Sneak Peek | &#039;Fingers&#039;\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nOgPHo4kh0Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The show would be hard-pressed to duplicate the deliciously evil turn by <strong>Ryan Eggold<\/strong> in season 1 as Ed Ramsey. But season 2 has another powerhouse bad guy lined up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/matthew-lillard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Matthew Lillard<\/strong><\/a> as Lance Durand. Lance is a billionaire who presents himself as the man who feeds America and a tech titan. He\u2019s also the apparent target of a plot against his life.<\/p>\n<p>However, Lance is far from the innocent man that he plays for the cameras. The things he\u2019s done to get his wealth and influence are secrets that he\u2019d do almost anything to keep under wraps. Cross has had powerful adversaries before, but none with the reach or influence of Lance. To paraphrase a popular expression, he may be too big to fail.<\/p>\n<h2>Season 2\u2019s Premise Is Uncommonly Timely<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cross Season 2 - Official Trailer | Prime Video\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H1tFYjJ515M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that <em>Cross<\/em> season 2 was already in the works when<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/luigi-mangione-can-wont-face-death-penalty-in-federal-ceo-murder-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Luigi Mangione<\/strong> allegedly murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO <strong>Brian Thompson<\/strong><\/a>. It\u2019s hard not to think about that case when the other major adversary in Cross this season is Luz (<strong>Jeanine Mason<\/strong>), a vigilante who is declaring open season on billionaires.<\/p>\n<p>Luz could even be called a serial or spree killer, despite having some legitimate reasons to target some of the most powerful men in the world. Some people might even call Luz a hero, both in and out of the show, because she\u2019s going after the wealthy elite for horrific crimes they\u2019ve committed. She\u2019s a sign of her times, and that makes <em>Cross<\/em> season 2 feel uncomfortably timely.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cross<\/em> is streaming on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/detail\/B0D6GWXF6B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prime Video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/prime-videos-best-crime-thriller-show-is-back-in-february-and-its-better-than-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Video has an abundance of fantasy and superhero shows coming this year, which is why it\u2019s so refreshing that a series like Cross is more grounded. The series based on James Patterson\u2018s Alex Cross novels has recently returned for its second season on Prime Video. 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