Sherlock vs True Detective
Sherlock has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 8.3/10 for True Detective). Sherlock is the older of the two (2010 against 2014). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Sherlock
True Detective| Sherlock | True Detective | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 2014 |
| Seasons | 4 | 4 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat | Issa López, Nic Pizzolatto |
| Main cast | Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman | John Hawkes, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Finn Bennett |
Synopsis
Sherlock
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
True Detective
An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.
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