48 Hours vs Contraband: Seized at the Border
Contraband: Seized at the Border has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7.3/10 for 48 Hours). 48 Hours is the older of the two (1988 against 2023). Both are crime, documentary shows, so they suit a similar mood.
48 Hours
Contraband: Seized at the Border| 48 Hours | Contraband: Seized at the Border | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 1988 | 2023 |
| Seasons | 39 | 9 |
| Genres | Crime, Documentary | Crime, Documentary |
| Country | – | US |
| Creator / director | Matthew DeVoe | – |
| Main cast | – | Dan Nachtrab |
Synopsis
48 Hours
This newsmagazine series investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, driven the reopening — and resolution — of cold cases, and changed numerous lives. CBS News correspondents offer an in-depth look into each story, with the emphasis on solving the mystery at its heart.
Contraband: Seized at the Border
The border between the USA and Mexico is the busiest in the world. This series follows the work of America's Customs and Border Protection agency, whose job is to defend the border and stop terrorists, drugs and illegal weapons from entering the country.
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