The Wire vs Shrinking

Popularity by Buzz Score · Updated July 4, 2026

×The Wire3.7Buzz Score · #106 in TV

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×Shrinking3.7Buzz Score · #108 in TV

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The Wire and Shrinking are neck and neck today

	The Wire	Shrinking
1-Year AverageDaily average	4.2#156 in TV	7.2#55 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	12.3#697 in TVSep 6 – Oct 5, 2021	18.0#480 in TVDec 11, 2024 – Jan 9, 2025

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Share of all Buzz ScoreThe Wire44%of all Buzz ScoreShrinking56%of all Buzz Score

The Wire44%

Shrinking56%

By current Buzz Score, The Wire is the most popular at 3.7, followed by Shrinking at 3.7. Shrinking has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 7.2. Shrinking has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 18.0 during Dec 11, 2024 – Jan 9, 2025.