The Paper vs The Wire

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

Updated May 11, 2026

	The PaperTV · Peacock · 2025	The WireTV · HBO · 2002
Current Buzz ScoreMay 11, 2026	1.7 #386	3.8 #130
1-Year Buzz ScoreDaily average	5.1 #104	4.1 #165
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	23.5 Aug 27 – Sep 25, 2025 #336	12.3 Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021 #684

Stacked daily Buzz Score

The Paper

The Wire