Fringe vs Sherlock
Sherlock has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 8.1/10 for Fringe). Fringe is the older of the two (2008 against 2010). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
| Fringe | Sherlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Seasons | 5 | 4 |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Alex Kurtzman, J.J. Abrams | Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat |
| Main cast | Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Jasika Nicole, John Noble | Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman |
Synopsis
Fringe
FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his scheming, reluctant son Peter uncover a deadly mystery involving a series of unbelievable events and realize they may be a part of a larger, more disturbing pattern that blurs the line between science fiction and technology.
Sherlock
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
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