Cross is a detective fiction crime thriller drama series created by Ben Watkins. Based on the Alex Cross novel series by James Patterson, the Prime Video series is set in Washington D.C. and it follows Alex Cross, a police detective, forensic psychologist, and a family man who goes head to head against a wealthy psychopathic killer, who has been killing people for a mysterious reason. Cross stars Aldis Hodge in the lead role with Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tai, Samantha Walkes, and Caleb Elijah. So, if you loved the thrilling mysteries, nail-biting drama, and compelling characters in Cross here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Luther (Hulu, Pluto TV, Britbox & Rent on Prime Video)
Luther is a British psychological crime thriller drama series created by Neil Cross. The BBC One series follows John Luther, a brilliant homicide detective with a great track record for catching heinous murderers but his unconventional methods for catching the criminals put his professional life in danger and his personal demons ruin his personal life. Luther stars Idris Elba in the lead role with Ruth Wilson, Steven Mackintosh, Indira Varma, Paul McGann, Saskia Reeves, and Warren Brown.
Hannibal (Prime Video, AMC+ & Pluto TV)
Hannibal is a psychological crime thriller drama series created by Bryan Fuller. Based on the Hannibal books by Thomas Harris, the NBC series follows FBI special investigator Will Graham who is called back into action to catch serial killers because of his unique ability to get into the minds of the killers. To deal with his psychological issues he has to attend regular therapy sessions with Dr. Hannibal Lecter, but what Will doesn’t know is that Dr. Hannibal is also a serial killer. Hannibal stars Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Hettienne Park, Laurence Fishburne, Scott Thompson, Aaron Abrams, and Gillian Anderson.
True Detective (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
True Detective is a neo-noir Southern gothic mystery crime thriller drama anthology series created by Nic Pizzolatto. The HBO series follows police officers and detectives around the United States as they get embroiled in various disturbing crime cases and face many dark secrets about themselves and the world. True Detective stars Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, and Taylor Kitsch.
Bosch (Prime Video)
Bosch is a police procedural crime thriller drama series created by Eric Overmyer. Based on the Harry Bosch novel series by Michael Connelly, the Prime Video series follows Harry Bosch, a former special forces officer now working as a homicide detective who comes across various crime cases involving murder and corruption. Bosch stars Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Lance Reddick, Annie Wersching, Sarah Clarke, Jason Gedrick, and Madison Lintz.
Harrow (Rent on Prime Video)
Harrow is an Australian medical crime mystery thriller drama series created by Stephen M. Irwin and Leigh McGrath. The ABC series follows Dr. Daniel Harrow, a forensic pathologist with a disregard for authority who comes across various bizarre murder cases but when a secret he had buried comes to the surface he must race to save his family, career, and himself. Harrow stars Ioan Gruffudd, Jolene Anderson, Mirrah Foulkes, Remy Hii, Anna Lise Phillips, Darren Gilshenan, and Damien Garvey.
The Mentalist (Hulu, Max & Prime Video Add-On)
The Mentalist is a police procedural mystery crime thriller drama series created by Bruno Heller. The CBS series follows Patrick Jane, an independent consultant for the CBI with heightened observational skills and vast knowledge of the human psyche as he helps the authorities solve several criminal cases while searching for a dangerous serial who killed his wife and daughter to get his vengeance. The Mentalist stars Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman, Amanda Righetti, Rockmond Dunbar, Emily Swallow, Joe Adler, and Josie Loren.
Prodigal Son (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Prodigal Son is a police procedural crime thriller drama series created by Chris Fedak & Sam Sklaver. The Fox series follows Malcolm Bright, the son of the infamous serial killer known as “the surgeon” who joins the NYPD as an independent consultant after getting fired from the FBI to catch various killers with some help from his psychopathic father. Prodigal Son stars Tom Payne, Lou Diamond Phillips, Halston Sage, Aurora Perrineau, Frank Harts, Keiko Agena, Bellamy Young, and Michael Sheen.
The Following (Plex & Rent on Prime Video)
The Following is a psychological crime thriller drama series created by Kevin Williamson. The Fox series follows former FBI agent Ryan Hardy who is called back into action after Joe Carroll, a serial killer he caught escapes from death row. Ryan soon discovers that during his incarceration, Joe has created an army of followers who are willing to kill on his command. The Following stars Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, Shawn Ashmore, Jessica Stroup, Valorie Curry, Nico Tortorella, and Adan Canto.
The Fall (Prime Video, AMC+, Tubi & Pluto TV)
The Fall is a crime thriller drama series created by Allan Cubitt. The BBC Two series revolves around a cat-and-mouse chase between investigating officer Stella Gibson searching for a serial killer and Paul Spector, a seemingly ordinary family man who has killed several women. The Fall stars Gillian Anderson, John Lynch, Stuart Graham, Niamh McGrady, Archie Panjabi, Colin Morgan, and Michael McElhatton.
Bodyguard (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Bodyguard is a British police procedural political crime thriller drama series created by Jed Mercurio. The BBC One series follows Police Sergeant David Budd, a former British soldier who is assigned to protect controversial politician Julia Montague after he thwarts a terrorist attack but things soon get more complicated when an assassination puts David into the crosshairs of the authorities. Bodyguard stars Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Gina McKee, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin, Pippa Haywood, Paul Ready, and Tom Brooke.