Popularity comparison

True Detective vs The Alienist

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 30, 2026

By current Buzz Score, True Detective is the most popular at 3.4, followed by The Alienist at 0.3. 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.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 29, 2026

True Detective3.492% · #131 in TV

The Alienist0.38.3% · #1,441 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

True Detective4.291% · #154 in TV

The Alienist0.49.1% · #1,409 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

True Detective48.577% · #134 in TV · Jan 13 – Feb 11, 2024

The Alienist14.123% · #594 in TV · Jul 14 – Aug 12, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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