American Gods vs Sherlock
Sherlock has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.1/10 for American Gods). Sherlock is the older of the two (2010 against 2017). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
American Gods
Sherlock| American Gods | Sherlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 2010 |
| Seasons | 3 | 4 |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Bryan Fuller, Michael Green | Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat |
| Main cast | Ian McShane, Ricky Whittle, Emily Browning, Yetide Badaki, Bruce Langley | Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman |
Synopsis
American Gods
An ex-con becomes the traveling partner of a conman who turns out to be one of the older gods trying to recruit troops to battle the upstart deities. Based on Neil Gaiman's fantasy novel.
Sherlock
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
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