Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands vs The Witness
The Witness has the higher audience score (10/10 against 5.5/10 for Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands). Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands is the older of the two (2016 against 2026). Both are drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
The Witness| Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands | The Witness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.5/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | James Dormer, Katie Newman | – |
| Main cast | Edward Hogg, Ed Speleers, Laura Donnelly, Kieran Bew, Joanne Whalley | Neil Maskell, James Bradshaw, Kerry Godliman, Mark Stanley, Claire Rushbrook |
Synopsis
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel.
The Witness
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
Where to watch
Where to watch Beowulf: Return to the ShieldlandsWhere to watch The Witness
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