Ripper Street vs Sherlock
Sherlock has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.4/10 for Ripper Street). Sherlock is the older of the two (2010 against 2012). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Ripper Street
Sherlock| Ripper Street | Sherlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Seasons | 5 | 4 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Richard Warlow | Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat |
| Main cast | Matthew Macfadyen, Adam Rothenberg, MyAnna Buring, Charlene McKenna, Matthew Lewis | Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman |
Synopsis
Ripper Street
A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel. Ripper Street explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the Ripper's legacy, from crimes that have not only irretrievably altered their lives, but the very fabric of their city. At…
Sherlock
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
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