Elementary vs Riverdale
Riverdale has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.6/10 for Elementary). Elementary is the older of the two (2012 against 2017). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
| Elementary | Riverdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Seasons | 7 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Robert Doherty | Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa |
| Main cast | Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Jon Michael Hill, Aidan Quinn | K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Madelaine Petsch |
Synopsis
Elementary
A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.
Riverdale
Set in the present, the series offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica and their friends, exploring the surreality of small-town life, the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade.
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