Cape Fear vs Sherlock
Sherlock has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.1/10 for Cape Fear). Sherlock is the older of the two (2010 against 2026). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Cape Fear
Sherlock| Cape Fear | Sherlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.1/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2010 |
| Seasons | 1 | 4 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | – | Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat |
| Main cast | CCH Pounder, Amy Adams, Javier Bardem, Patrick Wilson, Anna Baryshnikov | Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman |
Synopsis
Cape Fear
A storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna and Tom Bowden when Max Cady, the notorious killer they are responsible for putting behind bars, is let out of prison and wants revenge.
Sherlock
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
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