How Many Episodes In Season 14 Of Murdoch Mysteries

Okay, let’s talk Murdoch Mysteries. Specifically, season 14. How many episodes were there? A perfectly reasonable question, right?

The answer, of course, is eleven. But stick with me here, because I have a (possibly unpopular) opinion about it.

Eleven Episodes? Really?

Eleven episodes. Seems like a random number, doesn't it? Not a tidy ten, not a generous thirteen. Just...eleven.

Now, don't get me wrong. I adore Murdoch Mysteries. I love the quirky characters. I love the historical gadgets.

And I especially love trying to figure out the mystery before Murdoch does (spoiler alert: I almost never do).

But Eleven...Why?

Season length is a weird thing, isn't it? Some shows go for the full twenty-plus episodes. Others give us a lean, mean six.

Eleven feels...awkward. Like they couldn't decide if they wanted a short season or a more standard one. Was there a budget issue? A scheduling conflict?

Maybe Murdoch needed a vacation? We've all been there.

Honestly, I sometimes think it's better to have a smaller, more focused season than to stretch things out too thin. Remember that one episode where nothing really happened?

I digress. Eleven episodes is the number we got. So, we must make the most of it.

My Unpopular Opinion (Brace Yourselves!)

Here's where I might lose some of you. Ready? I think shorter seasons are sometimes BETTER.

Gasp! I know, I know. More Murdoch Mysteries is always a good thing, right? Well...mostly.

Think about it. When a season is shorter, there's less filler. Each episode feels more important. More packed with plot and character development.

No more "monster of the week" episodes that don't advance the overall story arc. We get pure, unadulterated Murdoch goodness.

And let's be honest, some of the longer seasons have episodes that could've been cut. Am I the only one who thinks that?

So, What's the Verdict?

Eleven episodes in season 14? Not ideal, perhaps. But also, not the end of the world.

Maybe the writers used those eleven episodes to tell a tighter, more compelling story. Maybe it forced them to be more creative.

Or maybe I'm just trying to justify my slightly contrarian view that less can sometimes be more. Either way, I'm still going to watch every episode religiously!

Regardless of the episode count, one thing remains true: William Murdoch and his crew will always keep us entertained, guessing, and coming back for more.

And that's a mystery worth solving, season after season! So, maybe eleven isn't so bad after all. Who am I kidding? I'll take 22!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to rewatch season 14. All eleven glorious episodes. Maybe I'll finally figure out who the killer was in episode six!

Wish me luck!