A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story vs The Rookie
The Rookie has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story). The Rookie is the older of the two (2018 against 2025). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
The Rookie| A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story | The Rookie | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2018 |
| Seasons | 1 | 8 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Comedy, Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Kelly Jones | Alexi Hawley |
| Main cast | Toby Stephens, Bessie Carter, Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones, Laurie Davidson | Shawn Ashmore, Lisseth Chavez, Alyssa Diaz, Mekia Cox, Nathan Fillion |
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 Rookie
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
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