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Cross

2024·Show
16Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Cross fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

New season. Higher stakes. Same Cross.

Alex Cross is a brilliant but flawed homicide detective and full of contradictions. A doting father and family man, Cross is single-minded to the point of obsession when he hunts killers. He is desperate for love, but his wife’s murder has left him too damaged to receive it.
Psychological ThrillerProcedural Crime DramaSerial Killer MysteryDark & Gritty AtmosphereCharacter-Driven InvestigationTense SuspenseRealistic Police WorkComplex AntagonistsEmotional TraumaNarrative Intrigue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Cross

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cross legally?

Cross is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cross worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cross rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Cross have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 16 episodes and is still in production.

Is Cross based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cross?

Critics74
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Cross higher (74) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Cross air?

It started in 2024 and is still in production.

What language is Cross in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cross?

131ADAEAGALARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cross in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cross use?

Obstructive BureaucratEvil All AlongThe SociopathResurrection GambitEven Evil Has StandardsBad People Abuse AnimalsLong GameNever My FaultPlaying with FireKarma HoudiniWould Hurt a ChildSerial Killerand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Cross, including Obstructive Bureaucrat, Evil All Along, The Sociopath.