Designated Survivor vs The Recruit

Popularity by Buzz Score · Updated July 4, 2026

×Designated Survivor1.0Buzz Score · #643 in TV

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×The Recruit0.5Buzz Score · #1,161 in TV

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Designated Survivor is 2.2× more popular than The Recruit today

	Designated Survivor	The Recruit
1-Year AverageDaily average	1.5#581 in TV	1.0#866 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	12.3#695 in TVJan 2 – Jan 31, 2021	19.1#445 in TVDec 16, 2022 – Jan 14, 2023

Buzz Score Over Time

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Share of all Buzz ScoreDesignated Survivor76%of all Buzz ScoreThe Recruit24%of all Buzz Score

Designated Survivor76%

The Recruit24%

By current Buzz Score, Designated Survivor is the most popular at 1.0, followed by The Recruit at 0.5. Designated Survivor has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 1.5. The Recruit has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 19.1 during Dec 16, 2022 – Jan 14, 2023.