The Sympathizer vs The Witness
The Witness has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7/10 for The Sympathizer). The Sympathizer is the older of the two (2024 against 2026). Both are drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Sympathizer
The Witness| The Sympathizer | The Witness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Don McKellar, Park Chan-wook | – |
| Main cast | Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr., Toan Le, Fred Nguyen Khan, Duy Nguyen | Neil Maskell, James Bradshaw, Kerry Godliman, Mark Stanley, Claire Rushbrook |
Synopsis
The Sympathizer
Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.
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.
Where to watch
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