Popularity comparison

Cruel Summer vs Riverdale

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 26, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Cruel Summer is the most popular at 1.4, followed by Riverdale at 1.2. Riverdale has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 1.6. Cruel Summer has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 28.8 during Apr 21 – May 20, 2021.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 25, 2026

Cruel Summer1.454% · #455 in TV

Riverdale1.246% · #542 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

Cruel Summer0.731% · #1,029 in TV

Riverdale1.669% · #535 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Cruel Summer28.851% · #261 in TV · Apr 21 – May 20, 2021

Riverdale27.449% · #278 in TV · Mar 11 – Apr 9, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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