Popularity comparison

The Strain vs The Hot Zone

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 5, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Strain is the most popular at 1.0, followed by The Hot Zone at 0.2. The Strain has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 1.8. The Hot Zone has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 4.0 during Nov 22 – Dec 21, 2021.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 4, 2026

The Strain1.082% · #662 in TV

The Hot Zone0.218% · #1,734 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Strain1.890% · #475 in TV

The Hot Zone0.210.0% · #1,905 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Strain3.748% · #1,572 in TV · Aug 10 – Sep 8, 2025

The Hot Zone4.052% · #1,512 in TV · Nov 22 – Dec 21, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score