Cross
Warning!
This article contains spoilers for Cross season 1.
From its early moments, Amazon’sCrossdraws subtle references to its source material.
In both the books and the show, Alex Cross' wife, Maria, was murdered.
InJames Patterson’sAlex Crossbooks, the identity of Maria’s killer remains a mystery till the 12th installment,Cross.
Considering her shared surname, Kayla Craig could also be related to Kyle Craig in some way.
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Morgan Freeman and Tyler Perry have previously played Alex Cross in movies adaptations of James Patterson’s novels.
James Patterson, too, seemed pleased that the show etched its own identity instead of following the books.
However, Alex Cross does most of the fighting.
Cross follows the life of Alex Cross, a skilled yet troubled homicide detective balancing his role as a devoted father and relentless crime investigator. Haunted by his wife’s murder, he navigates personal turmoil while persistently pursuing justice in the face of dangerous adversaries.
As a result, Alex Cross eventually avenges his wife’s death by himself in the Amazon show.
I already can’t wait for how season 2 continues the story.
The books reveal that Sampson grew increasingly concerned about Alex Cross' mental health after he lost his wife.
Therefore,Sampson takes it upon himself to avenge Maria’s deathand kills the sniper who shot her.
This makes Sampson’s characterization more important in the books than in Amazon’sCross.
