After the First 48 vs Mayday
After the First 48 has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 8.2/10 for Mayday). Mayday is the older of the two (2003 against 2008). Both are documentary, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
After the First 48
Mayday| After the First 48 | Mayday | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2003 |
| Seasons | 12 | 26 |
| Genres | Documentary, Drama | Crime, Documentary, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | – | Stephen Bogaert |
Synopsis
After the First 48
After the First 48 is an American documentary television series on A&E. It is the companion series to The First 48. While the original series deals with the steps taken to discover, locate, and apprehend the person or persons involved in a homicide, After the First 48 continues by shedding light on the judicial aspects of the case including the verdict and sentencing from the trial along with behind the scenes interviews with detectives…
Mayday
Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitnesses recounts and interviews with aviation experts.
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