True Detective vs Mr. Mercedes

Popularity by Buzz Score · Updated July 8, 2026

×True Detective4.1Buzz Score · #100 in TV

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×Mr. Mercedes1.2Buzz Score · #577 in TV

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True Detective is 3.5× more popular than Mr. Mercedes today

	True Detective	Mr. Mercedes
1-Year AverageDaily average	4.2#153 in TV	3.5#198 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	48.5#136 in TVJan 13 – Feb 11, 2024	13.3#641 in TVNov 15 – Dec 14, 2025

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Share of all Buzz ScoreTrue Detective71%of all Buzz ScoreMr. Mercedes29%of all Buzz Score

True Detective71%

Mr. Mercedes29%

By current Buzz Score, True Detective is the most popular at 4.1, followed by Mr. Mercedes at 1.2. True Detective has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.2. True Detective has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 48.5 during Jan 13 – Feb 11, 2024.