The new eight-episode series' biggest strength is its leading man, with 38-year-old Aldis Hodge taking the lead as the buff and confident crime solver. While Hodge is a familiar face due to his past decade of supporting film roles,

Aldis Hodge says Ben Watkins' TV adaptation of James Patterson's iconic "Alex Cross" books series, "Cross," is the show he's been wanting to do his entire acting career, saying he feels comfortable coming to work on a series that authentically portrays the Black community and its diverse culture.

Book-to-screen adaptations are a risky endeavor, leaving fans holding their breath in anticipation. Will the magic translate? Cross, the new Amazon Prime Video thriller, proves that it can! Starring Aldis Hodge,