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Squid Game vs The Mentalist

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedMay 31, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Squid Game is the most popular at 4.2, followed by The Mentalist at 4.2. Squid Game has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 9.0. Squid Game has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 100+ during Sep 21 – Oct 20, 2021.

2 compared
Squid GameTV · Netflix · 2021
The MentalistTV · CBS · 2008
Current Buzz ScoreMay 30, 2026
Squid Game4.250% · #122 in TV
The Mentalist4.250% · #124 in TV
1-Year AverageDaily average
Squid Game9.076% · #27 in TV
The Mentalist2.824% · #260 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
Squid Game100+99% · #1 in TV · Sep 21 – Oct 20, 2021
The Mentalist6.21.2% · #1,170 in TV · Mar 1 – Mar 30, 2026

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
Squid Game46%
The Mentalist54%
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