Aldis Hodge Hunts Evil in Thrilling 'Cross' Trailer

In a world where streaming services seem to compete in a maddening sprint for our attention, Prime Video isn’t just jogging in place. Oh no, they’re practically sprinting towards the finish line with their latest offering, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, one of the year’s most discussed television events. But as if that weren't enough, they've thrown in a tantalizing preview of something else on the horizon: Cross, a crime thriller that promises to dive deep into the juicy mess that is the human psyche.

In this latest escapade, we have Aldis Hodge stepping into the shoes of the titular detective, Alex Cross. And let me tell you, if you thought being a crime solver was a walk in the park, you couldn’t be more mistaken. The first trailer sees our protagonist grappling with a cocktail of inner demons, complete with the lovely garnish of existential dread. Imagine him wrestling not just with abstract concepts like justice or the existential weight of his job—but with someone trying to obliterate both him and his family. What a way to catch up on family bonding, right?

Now, I must take a moment to acknowledge the brains behind this operation—creator Ben Watkins, whose fame mostly rests on his work that led us to say “Yes, please!” again and again for Burn Notice. With Cross, he is set to take us down a road that is equal parts thrilling and troubling, much like a family Thanksgiving dinner—by which I mean, there's some necessary drama under the surface.

But who are the other players in this delightful game of cat and mouse? We have Isaiah Mustafa, Stacie Greenwell, Ryan Eggold, and a supporting cast that looks like a reunion of all the faces you recognize from various shows—but can’t quite place. Think of it as your favorite sitcom crossed with a psychological horror story, minus the laugh track. It’s all very serious and yet, wonderfully absurd.

Just to make sure directors feel included, the gifted Craig Sebels is helming three episodes, with Stacy Muhammad and Nzingha Stewart taking the reins for one each—because after all, why should anyone do all the work?

So when can we feast our eyes on this deliciously complicated narrative? All eight episodes of Cross will grace our screens come November 14, allowing us to observe as Detective Cross turns his life into a psychological battlefield, incorporating a blend of crime-solving and emotional angst that seems to scream “Netflix and cry.” This series will be set in doubtlessly charming Washington, D.C., where our hero uses his forensic and psychological expertise to traverse the tangled web of criminals. It’s a promise of twists and psychological intrigue, wrapped lovingly in the mantel of James Patterson’s literary creations with a fresh twist thrown in for good measure.

Get ready to dive deep into the chaos, folks! Cross is about to step up to the plate. Though you may need a stiff drink—or at least a hearty snack—because it sounds like we’re in for quite a ride. And really, what could be better than crime, comedy, and existential dread? That’s practically a three-course meal for the soul, don’t you think?