Popularity comparison

The Staircase vs Cruel Summer

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJuly 1, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Staircase is the most popular at 1.0, followed by Cruel Summer at 1.0. The Staircase has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 1.5. The Staircase has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 34.4 during May 5 – Jun 3, 2022.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 30, 2026

The Staircase1.050% · #647 in TV

Cruel Summer1.050% · #648 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Staircase1.567% · #576 in TV

Cruel Summer0.833% · #1,019 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Staircase34.454% · #213 in TV · May 5 – Jun 3, 2022

Cruel Summer28.846% · #261 in TV · Apr 21 – May 20, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score