Alex Cross's loved ones demand accountability

In the latest season of "Cross," Detective Alex Cross finds himself at the center of controversy, not from criminals, but from his closest confidantes. His former girlfriend, Elle Monteiro, portrayed by Samantha Walkes, and best friend, John Sampson, played by Isaiah Mustafa, are expressing their frustration with his clandestine actions.

Mustafa highlighted Cross's failure to disclose the whereabouts of Sampson's long-lost mother, LaDonna, to Sampson himself. This deception blindsided Sampson, who believed his mother was deceased and was experiencing a personal upswing, making the revelation devastating. Mustafa asserts that Cross should have prioritized honesty, asking what he would want in a similar situation.

Walkes elaborated on Elle's perspective, explaining how Cross withholding information about serial killer Ed Ramsey, whom Elle had befriended, shattered her trust. Elle had envisioned a future with Cross, making his betrayal a profound disappointment. Despite their breakup, Elle continues to support Cross's family, though she's struggling with his breach of trust.

Both actors conveyed the emotional burden of being connected to Cross, describing him as a "hard man to love." Yet, they acknowledge an enduring affection for the character, which fuels the dramatic tension and the ongoing fallout from his choices.