NCIS: New York vs The First 48
NCIS: New York has the higher audience score (10/10 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.
| NCIS: New York | The First 48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2004 |
| Seasons | 1 | 29 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Documentary, Drama |
| Country | US | – |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | LL Cool J, Scott Caan, Jennifer Beals, Jacqueline Byers, Devin Druid | Dion Graham |
Synopsis
NCIS: New York
Special Agent Sam Hanna returns to his hometown of New York City to the NCIS field office and partners with a roguish agent, Nick Schaeffer, to help lead a new team as they are tasked with high-stakes missions to defend one of the most vital cities and ports in the world.
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.
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