Popularity comparison

The Wire vs The Queen's Gambit

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 14, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Wire is the most popular at 3.3, followed by The Queen's Gambit at 3.3. The Wire has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.2. The Queen's Gambit has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 100+ during Oct 25 – Nov 23, 2020.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 13, 2026

The Wire3.350% · #150 in TV

The Queen's Gambit3.350% · #152 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Wire4.262% · #154 in TV

The Queen's Gambit2.638% · #307 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Wire12.35.1% · #696 in TV · Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021

The Queen's Gambit100+95% · #5 in TV · Oct 25 – Nov 23, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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