Prime Video launches its most ambitious crime programming slate to date, bringing back-to-back bestselling book-to-screen adaptations – including Scarpetta, 56 Days, Cross Season Two and more – to audiences worldwide
Prime Video kicks off 2026 with a powerhouse collection of crime and thriller programming under the banner ‘Crime on Prime’, featuring adaptations of works by bestselling authors James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Catherine Ryan Howard. With a rapid rollout of high-stakes series and original stories, Prime Video cements its position as the ultimate destination for premium crime content worldwide.
Cross – Season 2
The season begins with the highly anticipated return of Cross, the hit crime thriller based on James Patterson’s iconic character. Showrunner Ben Watkins delivers another pulse-pounding season, starring and executive produced by Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. Season Two sees Cross hunting a ruthless vigilante targeting corrupt billionaire magnates. Season One drew over 40 million viewers globally in its first 20 days, establishing it as a breakout hit for Prime Video.
56 Days
Next up is 56 Days, adapted from Catherine Ryan Howard’s bestselling novel. Starring Dove Cameron (Ciara), Avan Jogia (Oliver), Karla Souza (Inspector Lee Reardon), and Dorian Missick (Inspector Karl Connolly), the series explores a dangerously fast romance that spirals into murder when a decomposing body is found in Oliver’s apartment 56 days later. Blending passionate love with a chilling investigation, 56 Days asks the ultimate question: Who killed whom?
Young Sherlock
On March 4, Prime Video premieres Guy Ritchie’s reimagined take on Sherlock Holmes in Young Sherlock. This multi-layered mystery follows a youthful, defiant Holmes on his first investigative case, unraveling a globe-trotting conspiracy. The star-studded cast includes Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Donal Finn, Max Irons, Colin Firth, Zine Tseng, and Joseph Fiennes. A thrilling, fresh spin on a classic detective story, this is one for mystery lovers everywhere.
Scarpetta
On March 11, the world’s attention turns to Nicole Kidman as medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta in the gripping adaptation of Liz Sarnoff’s Scarpetta series. Scarpetta seeks justice for victims and confronts a serial killer while revisiting a case that could make—or break—her career, delivering intense psychological suspense.
Local Highlights: Filipino Crime Stories
Prime Video’s 2026 lineup also showcases highly anticipated Filipino thrillers:
- The Silent Noise (March 20) – Follows Eli (KD Omalin) as he uncovers dark family secrets that lead to tragedy.
- The Alibi (2025) – Romance-suspense thriller starring Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, exploring a murder case and forbidden love.
- Cattleya Killer (2023) – A six-part psychological thriller continuing the chilling legacy of Sa Aking Mga Kamay (1996), with Christopher de Leon reprising his role as NBI Deputy Director Joven dela Rosa.
- Sa Aking Mga Kamay – The original suspense classic depicting Joven’s pursuit of a cunning killer while personal relationships strain under the pressure of justice.
- Roadkillers – A high-stakes thriller where Stacey (Nadine Lustre) commits a desperate act that triggers a deadly chain of consequences.
With this unprecedented lineup, ‘Crime on Prime’ demonstrates Prime Video’s commitment to world-class storytelling, offering fans everything from psychological thrillers to classic detective tales with modern twists. Featuring globally celebrated talent and gripping narratives, all series are available to Prime members in over 240 countries and territories.
