The original post: /r/television by /u/OnlyMyOpinions on 2024-05-15 03:07:11.

I don’t like how seasons just keep getting shorter and shorter. My only issue with this is that they practically force this model on almost every show nowadays. There are absolutely some shows that would work best with 6 or 8 episodes but they force shows that would have greatly benefited from more episodes into this episode count as well. There should be variety and be based on the type of show it is. If it’s a sitcom then 20 episodes, if it’s a serialized drama then 13 episodes and so on.

I just miss hanging out with characters I love in low stakes and casual settings. It’s nice to breathe for a moment and do some world building and character development that’s not directly related to the plot. It can strengthen our bond with the characters and explore more of the lore and world.

People have mentioned TV shows being more expensive but honestly? Why not make TV show budgets again instead of trying to reach movie quality? I like how creative they can get with limited budgets.

It’s just so disappointing to see so many great shows being forced with only 6-8 episodes when I know it would be much better and flow better with more episodes. I’ve seen so many shows just feel so rushed and fast paced that I just can’t take a breather.

It also doesn’t help that we only get 6-8 episodes a season and sometimes have to wait 2-3 years for the next one. At that point I just give up. I lost interest. That’s if we even get renewed bc they never give shows enough time to gain an audience like older shows.

13-16 is the perfect amount of episodes for a fully serialized show. It gives us more time with the characters and world, gives us moments to chill out and have more calm moments and time to build up to things more effectively.

This is just my opinion though, just before anybody hates on me this isn’t me saying 6-8 episode seasons are bad. They are great when they are what the story calls for. I’m specifically talking about the shows that needed more episodes. I hope I don’t get destroyed in the comments 😫