Popularity comparison

The Handmaid's Tale vs The New Pope

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 13, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Handmaid's Tale is the most popular at 7.6, followed by The New Pope at 0.3. The Handmaid's Tale has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 7.1. The Handmaid's Tale has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 44.8 during Apr 28 – May 27, 2021.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 12, 2026

The Handmaid's Tale7.696% · #44 in TV

The New Pope0.33.8% · #1,492 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Handmaid's Tale7.193% · #56 in TV

The New Pope0.67.5% · #1,199 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Handmaid's Tale44.871% · #148 in TV · Apr 28 – May 27, 2021

The New Pope18.029% · #480 in TV · Jan 11 – Feb 9, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score