After the First 48 vs The First 48
After the First 48 has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.9/10 for The First 48). The First 48 is the older of the two (2004 against 2008). Both are documentary, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
After the First 48
The First 48| After the First 48 | The First 48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2004 |
| Seasons | 12 | 29 |
| Genres | Documentary, Drama | Crime, Documentary, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | – | Dion Graham |
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…
The First 48
The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations.
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