American Crime Story vs Based on a True Story

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

Updated May 12, 2026

	American Crime StoryTV · FX · 2016	Based on a True StoryTV · Peacock · 2023
Current Buzz ScoreMay 12, 2026	0.8 #883	0.4 #1,257
1-Year Buzz ScoreDaily average	1.0 #848	0.8 #940
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	14.7 Sep 1 – Sep 30, 2021 #555	10.1 Jun 5 – Jul 4, 2023 #809

Stacked daily Buzz Score

American Crime Story

Based on a True Story