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Cross Season 2 Debuts on Prime Video With Three Episodes as Reviews Cite a Stronger, Still Uneven Return

Early reactions highlight Aldis Hodge’s commanding lead turn, with Matthew Lillard’s arrival drawing particular praise.

Overview

  • Prime Video released the first three episodes on Feb. 11, with the eight-episode season continuing weekly on Wednesdays through March 18.
  • The new case centers on a vigilante targeting billionaire moguls, weaving in topical threads about immigration and human trafficking.
  • Aldis Hodge’s performance again anchors the series, with critics calling him the definitive on-screen Alex Cross.
  • Matthew Lillard joins as billionaire Lance Durand, a key antagonist whose presence is widely noted as a standout addition.
  • Critics describe Season 2 as an improvement over the first, while flagging sluggish pacing, subplot overload, and character sidelining, and some note the finale points toward a new direction for a possible third season.