Dexter vs The Rockford Files
Dexter has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.6/10 for The Rockford Files). The Rockford Files is the older of the two (1974 against 2006). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Dexter
The Rockford Files| Dexter | The Rockford Files | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 1974 |
| Seasons | 8 | 6 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | US |
| Creator / director | James Manos Jr. | – |
| Main cast | Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Geoff Pierson, David Zayas, James Remar | James Garner, Noah Beery Jr. |
Synopsis
Dexter
Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice.
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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