Ballard vs Lucky
Lucky has the higher audience score (9.5/10 against 7.2/10 for Ballard). Ballard is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Ballard
Lucky| Ballard | Lucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 9.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Henrik Bastin, Kendall Sherwood | – |
| Main cast | Michael Mosley, Maggie Q, Amy Hill, John Carroll Lynch, Rebecca Field | Timothy Olyphant, Drew Starkey, Anya Taylor-Joy, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Annette Bening |
Synopsis
Ballard
Detective Renée Ballard plunges into a web of murder and corruption as she hunts a ruthless serial killer and uncovers a sinister police conspiracy that threatens everything she stands for. With her own demons nipping at her heels, Ballard must outwit both criminals and colleagues to bring long-overdue justice to the victims and their families.
Lucky
When a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways, con artist Lucky is forced to go on the run. Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, Lucky must fight for her life—and a way out.