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The Wire vs The Shield

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 5, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Wire is the most popular at 6.2, followed by The Shield at 1.0. The Wire has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.2. The Wire has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 12.3 during Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021.

2 compared
The WireTV · HBO · 2002
The ShieldTV · FX · 2002
Current Buzz ScoreJune 4, 2026
The Wire6.286% · #60 in TV
The Shield1.014% · #657 in TV
1-Year AverageDaily average
The Wire4.279% · #154 in TV
The Shield1.121% · #763 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
The Wire12.387% · #692 in TV · Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021
The Shield1.913% · #1,984 in TV · Apr 11 – May 10, 2024

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
The Wire80%
The Shield20%
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