Amazon Prime fans tell streamer 'take my money' as 'stellar' new drama 'really hits home'

subscribers are totally hooked on a new crime drama that dropped on the platform just yesterday.

, which is based on James Patterson’s novels about the well-known fictional Detective Alex Cross, is a twisty new series with plenty of action packed into its first season.

The fast-paced show created by Ben Watkins sees esteemed actor Aldis Hodge star as the titular character, who is both a detective and a forensic psychologist.

The show follows Alex as he attempts to track down a dangerous serial killer before he can carry out his sick rituals on unsuspecting victims.

He is also battling his inner demons as he manages being a father to two children while dealing with the tragic loss of his wife, whose killer is still at large.

Other cast members include Shadowhunters’ Isaiah Mustafa, New Amsterdam’s Ryan Eggold and Alona Tal of Supernatural and Veronica Mars fame.

Fans have already flocked to X, the platform formerly known as , to share their thoughts on the bingeable eight-part drama, which impressed Amazon bosses so much that it has already been renewed for a second season.

One viewer tweeted: “10/10 show!!! @PrimeVideo you live to take my money for another month #cross.” (sic)

A second admitted: “Did I binge all of #CrossOnPrime today? Yes, yes I did. And it was exactly what I wanted it to be. AKA extremely good. So glad Season 2 of the show is already in the works.” (sic)

“#Cross is so good can’t wait for Season 2,” another agreed, as one more branded it "stellar". (sic)

A fourth person wrote: “Truly enjoyed #Cross on @PrimeVideo, definitely one for the rewatch archive. Would love to see a second season of this one.” (sic)

Others had specific praise for Hodge, with one enthusing: “#Cross starting off so fire. Amazon got one. Aldis is the [greatest of all time].” (sic)

“Omg the writers did it with this one #Cross,” another comment, as one more added: “#CROSS was DOPE!” (sic)

Viewers were also left marvelling over the impactful begging to the show, with another fan observing: “Damn #Cross on @PrimeVideo starting off with a bang.” (sic)

One more viewer pondered: “One thing I will say with #Cross on @PrimeVideo it definitely makes you think, especially the ending. I look at my own kids, especially my son and the fact that I’m going to have to teach him how to navigate this as a young black man. It really hits home.” (sic)

Cross is available to stream now on Amazon Prime.