Ballard vs The Guilty
The Guilty 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
The Guilty| Ballard | The Guilty | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fu Dongyu |
| Main cast | Michael Mosley, Maggie Q, Amy Hill, John Carroll Lynch, Rebecca Field | Wu Gang, Sun Qian, Wei Daxun, Wang Longzheng, Gao Zhiting |
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.
The Guilty
A kidnapping case uncovers a decade-old murder hidden in an old phonograph recording. As the investigation reveals shocking secrets, three young people, once full of potential, form an unbreakable bond, facing their dark pasts and protecting each other from fate’s grip.
Where to watch
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