Prime Video’s Cross wrapped up its first season on Thursday, and the explosive finale tied up the many thrilling storylines while leaving room for future drama. All eight episodes of the show were released in one go, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
The season finale brought closure to two major plotlines, focusing on Alex Cross’s (Aldis Hodge) search for justice after the tragic loss of his wife, Maria, and his efforts to stop a ruthless serial killer called the Fanboy.
Throughout the season, Alex faces the aftermath of his wife’s murder, while also dealing with the chilling presence of a dangerous stalker who is terrorizing his family.
The finale brings these storylines together, offering shocking revelations about both the identity of Maria’s killer and the true nature of the person stalking his family. Here’s a look at how these intense storylines played out in the finale and what they mean for Alex moving forward.
Who Is the Fanboy, and Why Did He Kill His Victims?
Early in the season, Alex Cross begins investigating a string of kidnappings and murders taking place in Washington, D.C. He starts to suspect that a wealthy businessman, Ed Ramsey (Ryan Eggold), is the one behind the murders.
This leads Alex and his colleagues to uncover a twisted connection between Ramsey and the infamous serial killers of history. Ramsey’s obsession with these killers, particularly his desire for fame and notoriety, gives him the name “Fanboy” as the case unfolds.
As Cross digs deeper into Ramsey’s past, he uncovers a disturbing pattern. Ramsey has been abducting victims, transforming them to resemble well-known serial killers, and then photographing them in an effort to create a macabre masterpiece.
Ramsey’s murders are more than just a spree—they are an art project for him, and he sees them as a way to achieve the fame he’s always craved. His need for recognition borders on a god complex, as he takes pleasure in the terror he causes.
The final confrontation between Alex and Ramsey is a tense showdown that reveals Ramsey’s true motivations. As it turns out, Ramsey’s obsession began with a desperate need for attention from his mother, which escalated into a deadly fixation with serial killers.
After the tragic loss of his sister, Ramsey’s need for recognition grew into a violent obsession. He kidnaps twelve people, forcing them to resemble famous murderers, before eventually killing eleven of them. His final victim, Shannon (Eloise Mumford), is rescued just in time by Alex and his team.
In a particularly satisfying moment, Alex Cross and his fellow officers take away Ramsey’s precious scrapbook of murdered victims and serial killers. Cross tells Ramsey that they will erase the legacy he hoped to build by destroying the scrapbook.
With a live video feed, Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa) burns the scrapbook, and Ramsey is left to watch helplessly. This moment of triumph for Alex offers a sense of closure in the case, as Ramsey’s twisted artistic ambition is put to an end.
The Truth About Maria’s Murder and the Stalker
While Alex is working to bring the Fanboy killer to justice, he is also grappling with the grief of losing his wife, Maria. The emotional weight of this loss is central to the character of Alex Cross, and the finale provides more answers about her death.
A pivotal moment occurs when Alex finds a familiar dress hanging from a tree near Maria’s grave. The dress is a connection to an earlier case involving a woman named Deirdre Nolan (Jessica Clement), who was involved in a murder trial years before.
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Deirdre was convicted of killing an innocent man with a baseball bat, a crime she committed in a fit of rage. Alex had testified during the trial and believed that Deirdre’s trauma from childhood had led her to snap. He argued that she should not be allowed back into society, and the judge agreed, sentencing Deirdre to life in prison. Unfortunately, Deirdre took her own life in prison shortly after her conviction.
At the time, Alex had no idea that Deirdre’s case would come back to haunt him, but the dress near Maria’s grave sends him on a journey to uncover the truth behind her murder. As he investigates further, Alex learns that a man named Peter (Ryan Allen) had been visiting Deirdre in prison.
As the story unfolds, Alex discovers that both Peter and Deirdre had been taken in by a “street mother” named Miss Nancy (Karen Robinson), who played a significant role in the events that led to Maria’s death.
The real shock comes when Alex realizes that Miss Nancy, his son’s trusted piano teacher, is directly connected to the plot to murder Maria and has been stalking Alex and his family.
Miss Nancy and Peter are determined to make Alex pay for what they see as his role in Deirdre’s death. In their twisted view, Alex’s testimony was responsible for Deirdre’s life sentence and ultimately her suicide.
Miss Nancy has even taken Alex’s children to a remote cabin, planning to harm them as part of her vendetta. When Alex confronts her at the cabin, the truth comes to light.
He reveals that it was Peter who was responsible for the murder Deirdre was convicted of, and it was Miss Nancy who had convinced Deirdre to take the fall for the crime. Miss Nancy, a white woman with a clean record, believed the legal system would be more lenient with her than with Deirdre, a woman with a troubled past.
Peter is horrified when Alex reveals the truth about the murder, and he refuses to harm Alex’s children. Miss Nancy, overwhelmed by guilt and despair, sets herself on fire, ending the immediate threat to Alex and his family.
This tragic end to the arc involving Maria’s murder and the stalker brings a sense of closure for Alex, who now understands the motivations behind the terror he and his family faced.
The emotional weight of these events pushes Alex to seek therapy, something he has long avoided. In therapy, he begins to open up about his grief and the loss of his wife.
The Post-Credits Scene and What It Means for Season 2
After the conclusion of the main story, Cross ends with a post-credits scene that sets up a potential new case for Alex in the next season. In this scene, Alex’s confidant and FBI agent, Kayla Craig (Alona Tal), meets with Bobby Trey (Johnny Ray Gill), a former cop who was involved in Ramsey’s killings.
Kayla offers Trey immunity in exchange for information about Ramsey’s victims, but there’s a catch: Kayla also promises to pay him if he reveals the “dirt” Ramsey had on powerful and wealthy people in Washington, D.C.
The presence of powerful figures in the nation’s capital, combined with the promise of exposing corruption, hints at an even larger conspiracy at play. It is unclear what Kayla’s true motives are, but it is clear that she is playing a dangerous game with Trey.
This final scene serves as a teaser for the next season, as it introduces new potential conflicts and sets up a mystery that will likely unfold in the upcoming episodes.
While the full scope of Season 2 is still unknown, this post-credits scene suggests that Cross will continue to focus on power struggles, corruption, and the darker side of Washington, D.C. With a villain like Bobby Trey potentially playing a major role in the next season, Cross has laid the groundwork for even more thrilling, high-stakes action.
What’s Next for Alex Cross?
As Season 1 wraps up, there is no official premiere date for Season 2, but production for the next season has already concluded. Fans of Cross will likely not have to wait long for the next chapter in Alex Cross’s journey. The finale of Season 1 brought emotional closure to Alex’s personal battles, but it also set up new challenges for him in the future.
With unresolved questions about corruption, power, and betrayal, the second season promises to keep viewers hooked as Alex Cross confronts the dangers ahead.
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Season 1 of Cross is available to stream on Prime Video, and with its gripping plotlines and intense character development, it’s clear that this show is one to watch in the coming seasons. Expect more action, mystery, and suspense as Alex Cross continues his journey of justice, dealing with both personal and professional challenges.
In the end, Cross Season 1 delivers an emotional rollercoaster with shocking twists and complex characters. Alex Cross’s journey through grief, vengeance, and the pursuit of justice reaches a satisfying conclusion—while also laying the groundwork for the next thrilling chapter. Whether dealing with twisted killers or powerful conspiracies, Alex Cross’s story is far from over.
The first season of Cross offers a gripping mix of mystery, action, and emotional depth. As Alex Cross uncovers shocking truths about his wife’s death and confronts new threats, the finale sets up an exciting future. With Season 2 on the horizon, fans can expect even more suspense and intrigue.
In Tracker Season 2, Episode 6, titled “Trust Fall,” Colter Shaw (played by Justin Hartley) is called to investigate a case involving a group of college friends who went camping in Washington State’s Snoqualmie National Forest.
What seems like a simple missing-persons investigation turns into a complicated and dangerous mystery that involves dark secrets, betrayal, and murder. The episode, directed by Jennifer Morrison, weaves together past events, current tensions, and unexpected alliances as Colter solves a case full of twists.
A Night Gone Wrong
The episode opens with a seemingly innocent camping trip. Monica (Holly Curran) and Jason (Jean-Luc Bilodeau) tease their friend Sam (Dejon Loyola) about being a “lightweight” because he can’t hold his liquor. The group is having a good time, dancing to The Cranberries’ “Time Is Ticking Out,” enjoying each other’s company, and reminiscing about old times.
The setting seems idyllic, but the carefree mood hides the tension simmering underneath. Even when Monica suggests that they take a moonlit hike to a nearby waterfall to sober up, it doesn’t appear to be anything more than a friendly idea. Cooper (Andres Velez), one of the group members, seems reluctant, but not for any alarming reason—he simply might have grown out of the party scene.
However, the next morning, things take a dark turn. The campsite is abandoned, and there’s blood, but no sign of the friends. Lauren (Ashley Wong), who missed the first night of the camping trip due to a business dinner, is the one who finds the scene.
She arrives to find the tents left behind and the evidence of a violent encounter, with bloodstains and a chilling emptiness. Lauren’s confusion and concern grow as she realizes that everyone, except for Sam, left their phones behind. The situation is immediately alarming.
Colter Shaw is hired by Lauren to find out what happened to her friends. When he arrives at the campsite, he notes the disarray and the lack of communication from the group. Colter, ever the cautious investigator, remarks that “drunk hiking is not the greatest life choice” —a rare moment of judgment from a man who usually stays calm in the face of danger.
Sam is found injured not far from the campsite, and his story is confusing. He claims that he fell down a hill, passed out, and missed the hike. He also mentions hearing gunshots, which Colter determines came from a shotgun. Despite Sam’s injuries, Colter believes his story.
It’s a bold move, considering Sam has a criminal history for drunk and disorderly behavior. While Colter had just been questioning whether Sam could be a threat, he now shows confidence in the young man’s innocence, even suggesting that Lauren take Sam to the hospital. This decision seems risky, as Colter leaves Lauren alone with Sam, but thankfully, Sam doesn’t appear to be dangerous in this situation.
The investigation begins to unfold with a series of clues that don’t quite add up. Bobby (Eric Graise), a member of Colter’s team, looks into Sam’s criminal background and uncovers his history of trouble with the law. With this in mind, Lauren calls the police, and they begin to investigate the situation more seriously.
The mystery only deepens when Colter discovers that Sam had been drugged with Monica’s anxiety medication. Sam wasn’t supposed to be on the hike, which raises even more questions about what really happened that night.
An Unexpected Mentor: Keaton, the Retired Cop
As Colter continues his investigation, he meets an unexpected ally in the woods—a retired Tacoma police officer named Keaton (Brent Sexton). The two men size each other up as they work together to uncover the truth. Colter immediately dismisses the possibility that Keaton is the gunman he’s looking for, which impresses Keaton.
Keaton reveals that he is another type of tracker—not a criminal investigator, but one who tracks the moon cycles. He explains that the rare Super Blue Moon that occurred the night before is what brought him to the area. The event reminds him of an unsolved case from his past, when he couldn’t catch a serial killer who had committed crimes during the rare lunar event.
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Keaton’s experience in law enforcement and his knowledge of tracking lead him to team up with Colter to find out who has been firing a shotgun in the woods. The two bond over their shared experiences with unsolved cases and cold leads. Colter mentions the disappearance of Gina Pickett, a case that haunts him deeply.
Gina’s case was featured in the season’s premiere, when Colter had met with Gina’s sister to mark the anniversary of her disappearance. Keaton, intrigued by the case, offers to put fresh eyes on the mystery of Gina Pickett’s disappearance, indicating that he may be a valuable asset to Colter in future episodes.
Before long, Colter and Keaton track down the man with the shotgun. It turns out to be a red herring. The man, Marcus Wilson (Haig Sutherland), is a mentally ill genius living off the grid with a delusion that the woods belong to him.
Marcus confesses that he fired the shotgun simply because he felt like it, not realizing the campers had been in danger. He reveals that Monica and Jason had held Cooper at knifepoint before running off together. The situation seems even more complicated as Colter begins to understand the depth of the group’s turmoil.
The Secrets Unfold: Cooper’s Dark Past
As the investigation continues, new revelations come to light. While Colter and Keaton are tracking down the gunman, Bobby continues to investigate the group of friends. He uncovers a secret about Cooper that shakes things up: Cooper has been making regular, anonymous payments to a woman named Natalie in Seattle.
Colter asks Reenie (Fiona Rene), who happens to be in the area for a business meeting, to speak to Natalie and find out more.
Reenie uncovers some unsettling details about Natalie’s past—her husband was killed in a suspected hit-and-run eight years ago, and his body was never found. Some tip line calls suggest that a group of drunk college students might have been responsible for the accident.
This new information connects the dots and begins to explain why Cooper has been acting the way he has. It turns out that Cooper, who has been carrying the weight of this dark secret for years, was the one who wanted to confess.
He wanted the guilt to stop haunting him, and he wanted to help Natalie and her son find closure. However, his friends, Monica and Jason, weren’t as willing to come clean. They had planned the camping trip with the intention of intimidating and possibly killing Cooper, preventing him from ever revealing the truth about their involvement in the death of Natalie’s husband.
As the episode unfolds, Monica and Jason force Cooper to drive away from the campsite, intending to confront him about his “insurance plan” for their dark secret. They break into his laptop and discover a written confession and the location where they had buried Natalie’s husband’s body years ago.
A fight breaks out between them, and in the chaos, Cooper accidentally stabs Jason, fatally wounding him. Monica, in a desperate attempt to cover up the crime, knocks Cooper unconscious with a kettlebell and takes his body with her. However, she doesn’t take the time to clean up the laptop or fully hide her tracks.
The Final Confrontation
Monica’s plan is far from foolproof, and things quickly spiral out of control. Colter and Keaton intervene just in time, stopping Monica from killing Cooper. Colter talks her down, urging her to reconsider her actions. He reminds her that there’s still time to turn things around, to not ruin her life by committing murder.
Despite Colter’s reassurance, Monica is clearly in deep trouble, and her actions will have consequences. It’s a tense moment, but it’s clear that Cooper, though he has accidentally killed Jason, is ultimately trying to do the right thing.
Lauren, who has been helping Colter throughout the investigation, arrives at the scene with Sam and hands over the twenty-five thousand-dollar reward that was promised for finding the missing friends. The episode ends with a bittersweet resolution. Colter has helped stop another tragedy, but the scars from the past still linger.
A Quiet Celebration
At the end of the episode, Reenie brings a bottle of champagne to Colter’s van to celebrate the resolution of the case. This is the second time she’s shared a quiet drink with Colter, and while nothing overtly romantic happens, there’s a subtle energy between them.
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Their relationship has been evolving throughout the season, and this scene hints at the possibility of something more in the future. Colter, for the first time in a while, allows himself to relax in the company of someone he trusts.
As the season progresses, it seems that Colter and Reenie’s bond may grow stronger. The episode ends on a hopeful note, with Colter keeping a photo of Reenie on his phone, suggesting that their evolving relationship might lead to something deeper.
Tracker Season 2 airs on CBS on Sundays at 8:30 PM ET and is available for streaming next day on Paramount+.
