Popularity comparison

The Wire vs High Water

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 10, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Wire is the most popular at 4.0, followed by High Water at 0.1. 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 9, 2026

The Wire4.099% · #114 in TV

High Water0.11.5% · #2,491 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Wire4.2100% · #153 in TV

High Water0.00.3% · #2,749 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Wire12.391% · #694 in TV · Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021

High Water1.28.7% · #2,223 in TV · Nov 30 – Dec 29, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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