Law & Order: Special Victims Unit vs Sherlock
Sherlock has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 8/10 for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit). Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is the older of the two (1999 against 2010). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Sherlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1999 | 2010 |
| Seasons | 28 | 4 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | US | – |
| Creator / director | – | Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat |
| Main cast | Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino, Aimé Donna Kelly | Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman |
Synopsis
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Sherlock
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
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