Popularity comparison

The Wire vs Hightown

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 24, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Wire is the most popular at 3.3, followed by Hightown at 0.2. 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 23, 2026

The Wire3.394% · #137 in TV

Hightown0.26.0% · #1,744 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Wire4.278% · #153 in TV

Hightown1.222% · #707 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Wire12.365% · #696 in TV · Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021

Hightown6.535% · #1,142 in TV · May 10 – Jun 8, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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