22/20

Adaptation of James Patterson’s series of novels about the complex and brilliant detective Alex Cross. In the 2001 film sequel Along Came a Spider; and Tyler Perry as the title character in the 2012 film Alex Cross, which bombed at the box office and caused Lionsgate to scrap a previously planned sequel to Double Cross. James Patterson’s best-selling book series. But the series waxes and wanes with a long 8-episode run that doesn’t justify its runtime. Ryan Eggold, Samantha Walks, and Isaiah Mustafa shine in their supporting roles, but Eloise Mumford and Karen Robinson even manage to grab attention with Ald Hodge’s outstanding performances. If only writer Ben Watkins had stuck to the script and focused on the investigative elements rather than the main character’s personal struggles, this series could have been a path-breaking series. Watchable, but "Reacher" Don’t expect a level or "sugar".