Ripper Street vs The Mentalist
The Mentalist has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.4/10 for Ripper Street). The Mentalist is the older of the two (2008 against 2012). Both are crime, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Ripper Street
The Mentalist| Ripper Street | The Mentalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Seasons | 5 | 7 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | US |
| Creator / director | Richard Warlow | Bruno Heller |
| Main cast | Matthew Macfadyen, Adam Rothenberg, MyAnna Buring, Charlene McKenna, Matthew Lewis | Rockmond Dunbar, Tim Kang, Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Joe Adler |
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…
The Mentalist
Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.
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