Cross season 1 ending explained: What happens in the Amazon Prime series finale?

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*Warning - This article contains significant spoilers for Cross season 1.*

Amazon Prime's latest crime thriller, Cross, delivers a rollercoaster of plot twists in its debut season, drawing inspiration from James Patterson's renowned novels about the famed fictional detective.

The high-octane series centres around Detective Alex Cross, who doubles as a forensic psychologist. The show was conceived by Ben Watkins and features Aldis Hodge in the lead role.

The narrative follows the detective on his mission to apprehend a menacing serial killer before he can execute his malevolent plans.

The cast also boasts Shadowhunters' Isaiah Mustafa, New Amsterdam's Ryan Eggold and Alona Tal, known for her roles in Supernatural and Veronica Mars, reports the Mirror.

The eight-part drama lands some heavy blows and ties up numerous storylines in its inaugural season. Continue reading for our comprehensive breakdown of the series finale.

Cross stars Aldis Hodge (Image: Amazon Prime) Ed Ramsey and his victim Shannon Whitmer finally get what they deserve

The most satisfying part of the season 1 finale is when we see serial killer Ed Ramsey (Ryan Eggold) taunted by Cross, who tells him the public will never know the truth about his awful crimes.

Instead, the police decide to announce his partner in crime Bobby Trey (Johnny Ray Gill), who brought Ed his victims and carried out his dirty work, as the real ‘Fanboy’ killer.

This drives Ramsey mad, as he wanted to go down in history as the greatest serial killer of all time.

Meanwhile, after her horrendous ordeal throughout the season, we finally see Shannon Whitmer (Eloise Mumford) recovering in hospital and safe from Ramsey’s clutches.

While she’s not yet able to talk, she tells her parents she would like some sushi, which is a good sign that she’s on the mend.

Alex discovers the truth behind his wife’s murder

In a sinister twist, we learn that Miss Nancy (Karen Robinson), who has been teaching Alex’s son Damon (Caleb Elijah) to play piano, actually plans to kidnap and even kill his children.

She wants revenge, as she blames Alex for her would-be daughter Deirdre Nolan (Jessica Clement) getting a life sentence after taking the fall for her other child, Ryan Allen (Peter Lenox).

Alex told the jury that he did not believe Deirdre could be rehabilitated, and since then her family have been out for revenge.

Cross has been renewed for season 2 (Image: AMAZON PRIME) John Sampson saves the day

While we think Alex’s best friend and colleague John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa) has been shot dead by Lenox, he appears just in time to save Alex’s family from the terrifying mother and son duo.

We see Lenox rethink his actions when his mother insists they kill one of Alex’s children and he is later arrested, while Ms Nancy ends up burning herself alive rather than going to prison.

Chief Anderson is running for mayor

In a conversation between Alex and Chief Anderson (Jennifer Wigmore) we learn that the detective’s charges have been completely dropped after he violently beat up a man he mistook for his wife’s killer.

Anderson admits to Alex that giving him a “do-over” will help her in the new race to become Mayor.

When Alex tells her that “isn’t the world I want to live in”, she points out that he must accept this is the world they do live in, saying: “Otherwise, how are you ever going to change things?”

“You’re a hero, Alex,” she tells him. “But only you get to decide what that means.”

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Kayla and Bobby make a deal

Right at the end of the season finale, we see Kayla Craig (Alona Tal) and Bobby Trey (Johnny Ray Gill) sit down to make a deal.

Throughout the series, Kayla is crucial to helping Alex track down both Ed and his wife’s killer, but now she appears to have more questionable motives.

Kayla explains to Bobby that Cross will label him the ‘Fanboy’ killer in Ed’s place after he helps them track down evidence to appease the family members of his various victims.

In return, he will get full immunity after 24 months, despite being responsible for two murders.

However, she also makes her own secret agreement with Bobby, who agrees to give her the “dirt” Ramsay had on various important people in exchange for cash.

Cross is available to stream now on Amazon Prime.

Cross season 1 ending explained: What happens in the Amazon Prime series finale?

Cross season 1 ending explained: What happens in the Amazon Prime series finale?

Cross season 1 ending explained: What happens in the Amazon Prime series finale?

Cross season 1 ending explained: What happens in the Amazon Prime series finale?

Cross season 1 ending explained: What happens in the Amazon Prime series finale?