Penny Dreadful vs Sherlock
Sherlock has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.8/10 for Penny Dreadful). Sherlock is the older of the two (2010 against 2014). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Penny Dreadful
Sherlock| Penny Dreadful | Sherlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 2010 |
| Seasons | 3 | 4 |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | John Logan | Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat |
| Main cast | Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton, Harry Treadaway, Reeve Carney | Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman |
Synopsis
Penny Dreadful
Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.
Sherlock
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
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