Popularity comparison

The Wire vs This Is Going to Hurt

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 This Is Going to Hurt at 3.3. 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.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 13, 2026

The Wire3.350% · #150 in TV

This Is Going to Hurt3.350% · #151 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Wire4.285% · #154 in TV

This Is Going to Hurt0.815% · #1,021 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Wire12.361% · #696 in TV · Sep 6 – Oct 5, 2021

This Is Going to Hurt7.939% · #975 in TV · Feb 8 – Mar 9, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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