Aldis Hodge returns as Detective Alex Cross in the latest episode of Prime Video’s hit crime drama. Episode 4 of Cross Season 2, titled “Harden,” dropped on February 18, 2026, and it delivers major twists in both the manhunt for a vigilante killer and the personal lives of the detectives involved. The episode takes viewers from the cold streets of Washington D.C. to the sunny casinos of Florida, where two very different love stories unfold, but only one has a chance at a happy ending .
A New Lead Takes Cross and Craig to Florida
After the chaos caused by corrupt DHS Agent Larsen in the previous episode, Cross and his partner Craig (Alona Tal) find themselves back at square one. Their prime suspect, Lincoln Esteban, escaped custody after killing Larsen in self-defense. During a team briefing, it becomes clear that Larsen was likely on the payroll of Crestbrook, the powerful corporation at the center of a massive child trafficking ring .
With Lincoln gone, the detectives are forced to look for new angles. They revisit cold cases involving victims who had three fingers removed. One case stands out: a sheriff from Iowa who was murdered in Hollywood, Florida. Cross makes a connection between this case and a poker chip found in Lincoln’s hideout in Chicago. The chip traces back to a casino in Hollywood, Florida, sending Cross and Craig on a road trip to the Sunshine State .
Cross and Craig Finally Admit Their Feelings
The Florida trip is not just about police work. Following their drunken hookup in the previous episode, Cross and Craig share an awkward dynamic at the start of their journey. Both try to play it cool, insisting their night together was just a casual fling. But the tension between them is impossible to ignore .
Once they are on the road and away from the pressures of the office, the walls come down. They have an honest conversation and finally admit that their feelings for each other are real. What started as a moment of weakness has clearly grown into something deeper. The episode confirms that Cross and Craig are now in a relationship, giving fans a long-awaited payoff after weeks of subtle hints. They come together again, this time with clear eyes and honest intentions .
However, their romantic morning is short-lived. They spot their suspect, Lincoln, meeting a woman on the casino floor. That woman is Rebecca (Jeanine Mason), the mysterious vigilante they have been hunting. Craig spots her, but she manages to slip away into the crowd before they can apprehend her .
Lincoln and Rebecca’s Unlikely Connection
While Cross and Craig are tracking him, Lincoln (Rene Moran) has already found Rebecca. He tracked her down not as a target, but as a devoted follower. Lincoln believes in Rebecca’s mission to bring corrupt billionaires to justice through extra-legal means. He realizes that the official channels will never work, so he wants to give her all the evidence he has gathered so that she can complete her crusade .
Rebecca feels an immediate and strange connection to Lincoln. This feeling deepens when she notices he has a tattoo of her face on his body. He has essentially worshipped her as a symbol of justice. Despite warnings from her aunt Clare (Michelle C. Bonilla) and her associate Donnie (Wes Chatham), Rebecca feels drawn to him. She agrees to help him escape with a new identity .
Their connection quickly turns physical. They share an intimate night in a luxury hotel suite at the casino. But the mood darkens when Donnie spots Cross and Craig in the building. Rebecca knows they are running out of time. Cornered and with the exits closing in, she faces a terrible choice. Donnie and her aunt want her to eliminate Lincoln to protect their operation. Rebecca pulls a gun on him, her eyes filled with heartbreak .
In a shocking turn, Lincoln takes the choice away from her. Understanding that he is a liability and that she needs to finish her mission, he grabs the gun and shoots himself. He dies instantly, trying to absolve her of the guilt of killing someone she cares about. Cross and Craig arrive at the suite moments too late, finding Lincoln’s body on the floor. The case is now wider open than ever, with Rebecca on the run and one less witness to question .
Other Key Developments in Episode 4
While the main plot focuses on Florida, other storylines are heating up back home. Bobby Trey (Johnny Ray Gill) continues his investigation into the “Bad Religion” case for Kayla. What he finds is deeply disturbing. He uncovers classified files and a video showing a military experiment where a soldier is driven to kill himself. Kayla is seen presiding over the test, smiling the entire time. This revelation paints Kayla in a very dark light and suggests she has been hiding the truth about her past .
Meanwhile, Sampson digs deeper into his mother’s murder case. He uncovers a name, “TK,” but his mother is clearly lying about what she knows. It remains unclear if she is protecting someone or just scared .
Back in D.C., Cross takes in Berto (Carlos Solorzano), the young boy rescued from the trafficking truck in Texas. Berto moves in with Cross and his children. Despite not speaking English, Berto is clearly very smart. The episode reveals that he is searching for his sister, who is still trapped working at a Crestbrook facility in Iowa. This personal connection ties Berto directly to the main case .
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Streaming Details for Cross Season 2
Cross Season 2 is streaming now exclusively on Prime Video. The first three episodes premiered on February 11, 2026. Unlike the full season drop of Season 1, Prime Video is releasing the remaining episodes on a weekly basis. Episode 4, “Harden,” became available on February 18. New episodes will continue to arrive every Wednesday, leading up to the season finale on March 18, 2026 .
Viewers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and India can watch the series with a Prime Video subscription. The show is available in multiple languages with subtitles. Based on the characters created by James Patterson, the series stars Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Alona Tal, and introduces Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason, and Wes Chatham in key roles this season .
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