The First 48 vs The Witness
The Witness has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.9/10 for The First 48). The First 48 is the older of the two (2004 against 2026). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The First 48
The Witness| The First 48 | The Witness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 29 | 1 |
| Genres | Crime, Documentary, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Dion Graham | Neil Maskell, James Bradshaw, Kerry Godliman, Mark Stanley, Claire Rushbrook |
Synopsis
The First 48
The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations.
The Witness
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
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