Based on a True Story vs American Crime Story

Attention Score · October 29, 2026

Based on a True Story0.7#1,002 in TV today

1.2×more popular today

American Crime Story0.6#1,110 in TV today

Based on a True Story is 1.2× more popular than American Crime Story today.

54% of today's attention46%

All-time peak

Best 30-day stretch on record, by average Attention Score

9.955.4

#1,136 of all TV showsPeaked Jun–Jul 2023#154 of all TV showsPeaked Feb–Mar 2016

Attention Score is Television Stats' daily index of how much attention a show, movie, or person is getting across the web. Higher means more people are paying attention that day.televisionstats.com

By current Attention Score, Based on a True Story is the most popular at 0.7, followed by American Crime Story at 0.6. American Crime Story has the highest Peak Attention Score at 55.4 during Feb 2 – Mar 2, 2016.