Popularity comparison

The Wire vs Crime Nation

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 28, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Wire is the most popular at 3.3, followed by Crime Nation at 0.0. The Wire has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.2. The Wire has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 12.3 during Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 27, 2026

The Wire3.3100% · #147 in TV

Crime Nation0.00.2% · #2,780 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Wire4.299% · #154 in TV

Crime Nation0.00.8% · #2,661 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Wire12.399% · #697 in TV · Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021

Crime Nation0.11.0% · #2,765 in TV · Mar 13 – Apr 11, 2025

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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