Defending Jacob vs The Brokenwood Mysteries
Defending Jacob has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.6/10 for The Brokenwood Mysteries). The Brokenwood Mysteries is the older of the two (2014 against 2020). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
| Defending Jacob | The Brokenwood Mysteries | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 2014 |
| Seasons | 1 | 12 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | US | – |
| Creator / director | Mark Bomback | – |
| Main cast | Michelle Dockery, Pablo Schreiber, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey | Fern Sutherland, Neill Rea, Cristina Șerban-Ionda |
Synopsis
Defending Jacob
A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
The Brokenwood Mysteries
In a seemingly quiet country town the newest resident, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location.
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