Magnum, P.I. vs Sherlock
Sherlock has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.3/10 for Magnum, P.I.). Magnum, P.I. is the older of the two (1980 against 2010). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Magnum, P.I.
Sherlock| Magnum, P.I. | Sherlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1980 | 2010 |
| Seasons | 8 | 4 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | – | Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat |
| Main cast | Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti | Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman |
Synopsis
Magnum, P.I.
A private investigator who works when he wants, lives in a beachfront estate in Hawaii, drives a posh Ferrari, runs up an unlimited tab at a swank bar, and charms attractive women in peril - that's the lifestyle of Thomas Magnum, aka Magnum, P.I.
Sherlock
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
Where to watch
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