Popularity comparison

Cape Fear vs Cruel Summer

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 6, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Cape Fear is the most popular at 50.9, followed by Cruel Summer at 1.8. Cape Fear has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 1.0. Cruel Summer has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 28.8 during Apr 21 – May 20, 2021.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 5, 2026

Cape Fear50.997% · #2 in TV

Cruel Summer1.83.3% · #384 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

Cape Fear1.058% · #861 in TV

Cruel Summer0.742% · #1,078 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Cape Fear6.318% · #1,159 in TV · May 7 – Jun 5, 2026

Cruel Summer28.882% · #260 in TV · Apr 21 – May 20, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score