Defending Jacob vs The Rockford Files
Defending Jacob has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.6/10 for The Rockford Files). The Rockford Files is the older of the two (1974 against 2020). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Defending Jacob
The Rockford Files| Defending Jacob | The Rockford Files | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 1974 |
| Seasons | 1 | 6 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | US | US |
| Creator / director | Mark Bomback | – |
| Main cast | Michelle Dockery, Pablo Schreiber, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey | James Garner, Noah Beery Jr. |
Synopsis
Defending Jacob
A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
The Rockford Files
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.
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