Prime Video’s Actual ‘Bosch’ Replacement Series Has Finally Confirmed a Return Date, and It Couldn’t Come Sooner

After 10 seasons of following iconic detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), fans were shocked and disappointed when Prime Video canceled Bosch: Legacyafter its third season, following seven acclaimed seasons of the flagship series Bosch. There was a brief consolation prize when its spinoffBallard, starring Maggie Qas LAPD detective Renée Ballard, was picked up for a first season and later renewed for a second. Still, with no timetable yet for Ballard’s return, Bosch fans have been left with a major gap in Prime Video’s crime lineup.

Thankfully, for fans of gritty detective shows looking to fill that void, the wait is almost over. This week, it was announced that Cross,the hit series based on James Patterson’s bestselling Alex Crossnovels, will premiere on February 11, 2026. Starring Aldis Hodge as the brilliant forensic psychologist and detective Alex Cross, the series overlaps with Bosch in key ways, exploring the cost of justice and the toll it takeson those who pursue it, while still delivering something both familiar and refreshingly new to Prime Video’s lineup of prestige thrillers.

‘Cross’ Is the Perfect Crime Thriller for Fans of the ‘Bosch’ Franchise

Unlike the typical hard-boiled detective, Alex Cross uses psychology as his weapon, getting inside the minds of killers and victims alike. His brilliance makes him indispensable to law enforcement, but it also takes a personal toll, forcing him to confront the darkness within himself as often as he faces it in others. A grieving husband and father, Cross’s balance between family and work gives the series its emotional core. His children, like Bosch’s daughter Maddie (Madison Lintz), are integral to his story, grounding him and reminding him of what’s at stake beyond solving cases.

Season 1 of Cross explores that tension through gripping investigations, including a chilling arc centered on a serial killer known as “The Fanboy Killer” (Ryan Eggold), a character not found in James Patterson’s novels, signaling the creative freedom that sets Cross apart from Bosch. While Bosch author Michael Connelly remained heavily involved in the television adaptation of his novels, Patterson has taken a different approach, entrusting showrunner Ben Watkinsand his writing staffto reinterpret Alex Cross for a modern audience. The result is a version of Patterson’s hero that feels more grounded, morally conflicted, and tailor-made for streaming audiences looking for more layered characters.

As a Black man working in Washington, D.C., Cross faces social and racial challenges Bosch never had to, adding another layer to his pursuit of truth. Still, both Harry Bosch and Alex Cross are driven by an unwavering sense of justice. Bosch’s mantra that “everybody counts, or nobody counts” could easily apply to Cross’s work. After a strong first season that struck this delicate balance, Prime Video officially renewed Cross for a second season, which promises to take both the story and its central character to darker, more daring places.

What We Know So Far About ‘Cross’ Season 2

The first look at Cross Season 2, revealed during the 2025 New York Comic Con panel, teased a darker and more unsettling turn for the series. A thread still haunting Alex is his wife’s murder, which he’ll pick back up in the new season before being pulled into a fresh investigation. The trailer shows Alex Cross on the hunt for a ruthless vigilante targeting corrupt billionaires, which is a case that forces him to question his own sense of justice. One of those billionaires will be played by Matthew Lillard, who spoke to Collider about his character, Lance. He described him as a “good billionaire,” and both he and Watkins hesitated to label him a villain, suggesting a more nuanced portrayal than audiences might expect.

Earlier this year, Hodge himself told Collider that Season 2 will be a “wilder ride,” hinting at a more expansive and cinematic approach to the series’ storytelling. Isaiah Mustafa returns as Cross’s confidant and partner, John Sampson, taking on a more prominent role this season. Their friendship was one of the highlights of Season 1 and remains one of television’s most grounded portrayals of male camaraderie. Wes Chatham joins as the mysterious vigilante, a character we’ll likely see in action much like Eggold’s Fanboy Killer in Season 1, while Jeanine Mason joins as Luz, a woman emotionally tied to the vigilante’s mission and driven by loss and vengeance.

Ultimately, Cross feels like the natural evolution of what Bosch started. In the era of so-called “Dad TV,” it stands out by blending the genre’s familiar grit and humanity with sharper emotional depth and cinematic storytelling. The series captures what made Bosch resonate while carving out its own identity, anchored by Aldis Hodge’s layered performance and Ben Watkins’ fearless storytelling. So if you’re a Bosch fan looking for your next great watch and haven’t seen Season 1 of Cross yet, now’s the perfect time to catch up before the series returns in February.

All episodes of Cross Season 1 are available to stream on Prime Video. The first 3 episodes of Season 2 will drop February 11, 2026, with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter through March 18.