A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story vs The Judge from Hell
The Judge from Hell has the higher audience score (8.6/10 against 6.8/10 for A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story). The Judge from Hell is the older of the two (2024 against 2025). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
| A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story | The Judge from Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 8.6/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | KR |
| Creator / director | Kelly Jones | Jo Yi-soo |
| Main cast | Toby Stephens, Bessie Carter, Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones, Laurie Davidson | Kim Ji-hoon, Park Shin-hye, Kim Jae-young, Kim Ah-young, Kim In-kwon |
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.
The Judge from Hell
A cruel and vicious judge, who wields power only for herself, meets a warm and cheerful detective who puts the victims first.
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