A serial-killer on the loose and a mysterious prowler out with a vengeance, DC homicide detective, Alex Cross must tackle this double trouble that pose threats to both public and his private life. While trying to cope with the trauma of losing his wife, the forensic psychologist in Cross fights the pain within while trying to nab the killer that kidnaps the victims and kills them as a tribute to murderers who became infamous. Racing against time, as Cross tries to save the next victim, there lurks threat to his home and children from a deceptively dangerous enemy, rising from the unforgivingly dormant past. Moles inside add to the worries as strategies get leaked, witnesses killed and evidences lost. Will Cross be able to unmask the adversary? Will he be able to solve a mystery that threatens his family? Will the victims that are in danger be saved?
Primarily based on the characters created by James Patterson, this series by Ben Watkins is a thrill to watch though the suspense is somewhat loosely composed. Aldis Hodge plays the titular character but is eclipsed by the natural acting of Isaiah Mustafa as Detective John Sampson, a supporting role that gets projected to greater significance by the brilliant character portrayal by the superbly refreshing Mustafa. Johnny Ray Grill as the treacherous Bobby Trey will again be felt less impressing in contrast to Ryan Eggold who will send chills through the veins as Ed Ramsay, the psychotic killer who appears increasingly sadistic as the season progresses. Special mention must be reserved for Alona Tal as Special Agent Kayla Craig and the young Caleb Elijah as little Damon Cross, the former breathing relief while the latter giving the touch of genuine innocence, maintaining, all the while, the gravity of the sequences in which they appeared!
Thus, though this season will be a thrill to watch, but a bit of tactful suspense needs to be infused to satisfactorily keep the essence of the series appealing.