Sherlock vs The Breakthrough
Sherlock has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.9/10 for The Breakthrough). Sherlock is the older of the two (2010 against 2025). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Sherlock
The Breakthrough| Sherlock | The Breakthrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 2025 |
| Seasons | 4 | 1 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat | – |
| Main cast | Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman | Peter Eggers, Mattias Nordkvist, Jessica Liedberg, Karin de Frumerie, Julia Sporre |
Synopsis
Sherlock
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
The Breakthrough
When a shocking double homicide goes unsolved for 16 years, a detective teams up with a genealogist to catch the killer before it becomes a cold case.
Where to watch
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