Popularity comparison

The Handmaid's Tale vs The Purge

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 5, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Handmaid's Tale is the most popular at 9.0, followed by The Purge at 0.3. The Handmaid's Tale has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 7.3. The Handmaid's Tale has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 44.8 during Apr 28 – May 27, 2021.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 4, 2026

The Handmaid's Tale9.097% · #32 in TV

The Purge0.33.1% · #1,589 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Handmaid's Tale7.396% · #49 in TV

The Purge0.34.2% · #1,574 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Handmaid's Tale44.893% · #147 in TV · Apr 28 – May 27, 2021

The Purge3.26.7% · #1,673 in TV · Jun 29 – Jul 28, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score