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Stranger Things vs The X-Files

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 24, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Stranger Things is the most popular at 7.8, followed by The X-Files at 2.7. Stranger Things has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 32.8. Stranger Things has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 100+ during Jun 15 – Jul 14, 2022.

2 compared
Stranger ThingsTV · Netflix · 2016
The X-FilesTV · FOX · 1993
Current Buzz ScoreJune 23, 2026
Stranger Things7.874% · #38 in TV
The X-Files2.726% · #195 in TV
1-Year AverageDaily average
Stranger Things32.890% · #1 in TV
The X-Files3.810% · #184 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
Stranger Things100+98% · #9 in TV · Jun 15 – Jul 14, 2022
The X-Files4.92.5% · #1,361 in TV · Feb 23 – Mar 24, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
Stranger Things74%
The X-Files26%
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