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‘Cross’ Is a Tantalizing Crime Thriller With a Towering Aldis Hodge: TV Review
In Ben Watkins's reimagining of James Patterson's classic character, Alex Cross, Aldis Hodge portrays a determined but grieving detective.
He receives flower bouquets at his office and at the home he shares with his young children, Janelle (Melody Hurd) and Damon (Caleb Elijah), as well as his grandmother, Nana Mama (Juanita Jennings). Watkins is careful to infuse music from artists like Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers and Rick Ross into the show while showcasing pillars of D.C., including Ben’s Chili Bowl, the Howard Theatre and the Lincoln Memorial. Even in the presence of Washington D.C.’s elite, including billionaire Ed Ramsey (an enticing Ryan Eggold) or having challenging conversations with his love interest Elle Monteiro (Samantha Walkes), Alex never conforms or codeswitches.
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