Murder on Trial vs The Rise and Fall of the Maya
Murder on Trial has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8.3/10 for The Rise and Fall of the Maya). The Rise and Fall of the Maya is the older of the two (2023 against 2025). Both are documentary shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Murder on Trial
The Rise and Fall of the Maya| Murder on Trial | The Rise and Fall of the Maya | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | US | – |
| Creator / director | – | Claire Denavarre, Fabrice Buysschaert |
| Main cast | – | – |
Synopsis
Murder on Trial
Detectives chase leads, prosecutors face defense attorneys, and juries wrestle with decisions.
The Rise and Fall of the Maya
Despite decades of research, many mysteries remain about the ancient Maya. Now, archaeologists are unearthing new clues that transform long held ideas about how these people came to dominate vast areas of Mexico and Central America. Through immense lost monuments, ancient inscriptions and new forensic evidence, this series tracks the Maya from their earliest origins all the way to the present day, unlocking the dark secrets of the rise and fall…
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