Contraband: Seized at the Border vs The First 48
Contraband: Seized at the Border has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7.9/10 for The First 48). The First 48 is the older of the two (2004 against 2023). Both are crime, documentary shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Contraband: Seized at the Border
The First 48| Contraband: Seized at the Border | The First 48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2004 |
| Seasons | 9 | 29 |
| Genres | Crime, Documentary | Crime, Documentary, Drama |
| Country | US | – |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Dan Nachtrab | Dion Graham |
Synopsis
Contraband: Seized at the Border
The border between the USA and Mexico is the busiest in the world. This series follows the work of America's Customs and Border Protection agency, whose job is to defend the border and stop terrorists, drugs and illegal weapons from entering the country.
The First 48
The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations.
Where to watch
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