Amazon Prime viewers hail 'stellar' new drama and 'can't wait' for season 2

Cross: Official trailer

Amazon Prime subscribers are currently gripped by an enthralling new crime drama that only premiered on the platform yesterday.

Titled Cross, this gripping adaptation of James Patterson's popular books about the renowned fictional Detective Alex Cross has launched with a first season loaded with suspense and action.

Crafted by Ben Watkins, the fast-paced narrative thrills as Aldis Hodge brilliantly portrays the eponymous character, who juggles his roles as both a detective and forensic psychologist.

The series tracks Cross in his high-stakes quest to apprehend a malevolent serial killer bent on enforcing his twisted will upon unsuspecting victims.

Alongside the central storyline, Cross grapples with personal turmoil as he navigates fatherhood to his two children amid the devastating grief caused by the murder of his wife, whose own killer remains unknown, reports the Mirror.

Aldis Hodge plays Alex Cross and Isaiah Mustafa plays John Sampson (Image: AMAZON PRIME)

The ensemble further boasts Isaiah Mustafa of Shadowhunters, Ryan Eggold from New Amsterdam and Alona Tal recognised for her roles in Supernatural and Veronica Mars.

Audiences have swarmed to X, previously known as Twitter, sharing their impressions of the thrilling eight-episode drama, which impressed Amazon bosses so much that it has already been renewed for a second season.

A hooked fan tweeted: "10/10 show! ! ! @PrimeVideo you live to take my money for another month #cross." (sic) 

Cross has just dropped on Amazon Prime (Image: AMAZON PRIME)

Another confessed: "Did I binge all of #CrossOnPrime today? Yes, yes I did. And it was exactly what I wanted it to be. AKA extremely good. So glad Season 2 of the show is already in the works." (sic) 

"#Cross is so good can't wait for Season 2," buzzed one viewer, while another echoed the sentiment, calling it "stellar". (sic) 

Enthusiasm continued as a fourth fan shared: "Truly enjoyed #Cross on @PrimeVideo, definitely one for the rewatch archive. Would love to see a second season of this one." (sic) 

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The praise didn't stop there, particularly for the lead actor, with one admirer proclaiming: "#Cross starting off so fire. Amazon got one. Aldis is the [greatest of all time]." (sic) 

Comments kept the adulation high, with a viewer noting: "Omg the writers did it with this one #Cross." And another simply stated: "#CROSS was DOPE!" (sic) 

The series opener set tongues wagging, too, with one tweet highlighting: "Damn #Cross on @PrimeVideo starting off with a bang." (sic) 

Another fan reflected more deeply, saying: "One thing I will say with #Cross on @PrimeVideo it definitely makes you think, especially the ending. I look at my own kids, especially my son and the fact that I'm going to have to teach him how to navigate this world as a young black man. It really hits home." (sic) 

Cross is available to stream now on Amazon Prime.

Amazon Prime viewers hail 'stellar' new drama and 'can't wait' for season 2

Amazon Prime viewers hail 'stellar' new drama and 'can't wait' for season 2

Amazon Prime viewers hail 'stellar' new drama and 'can't wait' for season 2

Amazon Prime viewers hail 'stellar' new drama and 'can't wait' for season 2

Amazon Prime viewers hail 'stellar' new drama and 'can't wait' for season 2