Before J.R. Ewing first came on the scene. We saw Alexander Cross. Now these men have a few things in common. Like, they both enjoy the company of women and usually do it to get something they want. And apparently, both these men have no conscience in certain matters. But that's where the similarities end. Alexander's involved in acts that potentially mean harm to countless individuals, while J.R. doesn't cross that line. If this was a pilot for a possible series it's too bad that it wasn't picked up, so that we could have delved deeper into Alexander's past.