Lucky vs The First 48

Lucky has the higher audience score (9.5/10 against 7.9/10 for The First 48). The First 48 is the older of the two (2004 against 2026). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.

Lucky posterLucky2026 VS The First 48 posterThe First 482004
LuckyThe First 48
Audience score★ 9.5/10★ 7.9/10
Year20262004
Seasons129
GenresCrime, DramaCrime, Documentary, Drama
Country––
Creator / director––
Main castTimothy Olyphant, Drew Starkey, Anya Taylor-Joy, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Annette BeningDion Graham

Synopsis

Lucky

When a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways, con artist Lucky is forced to go on the run. Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, Lucky must fight for her life—and a way out.

The First 48

The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations.

Where to watch

Where to watch LuckyWhere to watch The First 48

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