Law & Order vs The Witness
The Witness has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.3/10 for Law & Order). Law & Order is the older of the two (1990 against 2026). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
| Law & Order | The Witness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1990 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 26 | 1 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | US | – |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Maura Tierney, David Ajala, Tony Goldwyn, Hugh Dancy, Odelya Halevi | Neil Maskell, James Bradshaw, Kerry Godliman, Mark Stanley, Claire Rushbrook |
Synopsis
Law & Order
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.
The Witness
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
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