A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story vs Sherlock
Sherlock has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story). Sherlock is the older of the two (2010 against 2025). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
Sherlock| A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story | Sherlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2010 |
| Seasons | 1 | 4 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Kelly Jones | Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat |
| Main cast | Toby Stephens, Bessie Carter, Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones, Laurie Davidson | Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman |
Synopsis
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
A 1950s true crime drama about Ruth Ellis, the last woman in Britain to be hanged. This startling story reveals hidden truths about Ruth's murder of her lover, the legal case surrounding it and those who were also complicit.
Sherlock
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
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