Cooper & Fry vs The First 48
Cooper & Fry has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.9/10 for The First 48). The First 48 is the older of the two (2004 against 2025). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
| Cooper & Fry | The First 48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2004 |
| Seasons | 1 | 29 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Documentary, Drama |
| Country | GB | – |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Robert James-Collier, Charlotte Bradley, Lorcan Cranitch, Mandip Gill, Barry O'Connor | Dion Graham |
Synopsis
Cooper & Fry
Set in the mystery-shrouded Peak District, the series follows two mismatched young detectives: affable local Ben Cooper and guarded newcomer Diane Fry. Thrown together to investigate a string of mysterious deaths they must learn to work together to get results. As their personal lives begin to intertwine, a unique friendship begins to form... but it won't always be easy.
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.
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