The Mentalist vs True Detective

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

Updated May 9, 2026

	The MentalistTV · CBS · 2008	True DetectiveTV · HBO · 2014
Current Buzz ScoreMay 9, 2026	5.7 #85	5.6 #86
1-Year Buzz ScoreDaily average	2.7 #283	4.2 #161
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	6.2 Mar 1 – Mar 30, 2026 #1,158	48.5 Jan 13 – Feb 11, 2024 #131

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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