In the penultimate episode of Prime Video's , titled " Happy Birthday ," the tension reaches a fever pitch as Alex Cross races against a literal "ticking clock" to save Shannon Witmer from the "Fanboy" killer. The Race Against Leap Day

, this seventh installment of Season 1 pushes the detective to his absolute limit as he races to save a victim from the clutches of a meticulous serial killer while navigating a professional collapse.

The case against Ramsey takes a devastating hit when Michael, the team's star witness, is found dead. Unbeknownst to Cross, the death was orchestrated by Lt. Massey, adding a layer of internal corruption that Sampson must grapple with as he meets Massey to discuss the fallout. Character Depth and Psychological Tension

This post contains spoilers for Episode 7.

Aldis Hodge continues to prove he was born to play this role. In Episode 7, Cross shifts from brilliant profiler to desperate hunter. He’s not trying to understand the killer anymore; he’s trying to become him for five seconds just to get ahead. The cat-and-mouse with the serial killer (whose identity we’re still second-guessing) reaches a fever pitch.

Alex is forced to navigate the investigation as a civilian after being suspended for a viral video of him assaulting a man. Lacking his badge and gun, he relies on his FBI contact Kayla Craig and partner John Sampson to bridge the gap.

In the penultimate episode of Prime Video’s breakout detective thriller