How Many Episodes In Season 4 Of Game Of Thrones

Okay, let's talk Game of Thrones. Specifically, Season 4. How many episodes did it have? I bet you already know. But humor me!

Everyone says ten, right? Ten glorious, blood-soaked episodes of political intrigue and dragons. Standard Game of Thrones fare.

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Yep, IMDb says ten. Wikipedia agrees. Even my know-it-all friend Steve (who memorized every line) says ten.

But... here's my unpopular opinion. Season 4 felt like way more than ten episodes. Maybe because so much happened?

Think about it. Joffrey's wedding went down in Season 4. A truly unforgettable scene.

Then there's the trial of Tyrion Lannister. Intense! And his escape? Epic!

Plus, the wildlings are attacking! Castle Black is under siege. Jon Snow is being all heroic (as usual).

And Daenerys is...well, she's being Daenerys. Freeing slaves and looking majestic. You know, the usual.

Seriously, all that crammed into just ten episodes? Seems impossible!

Okay, "conspiracy theory" is a strong word. Maybe a "mild disagreement with established facts" is better.

Maybe they filmed extra scenes? Perhaps whole storylines were cut at the last minute? Think of the bloopers!

Perhaps some were lost to the Iron Throne? Okay, that's just silly.

But seriously, think about the pacing. Every episode was packed with plot twists and character development. It's exhausting to watch!

Other shows would've stretched that material out over fifteen episodes. Game of Thrones just barrelled through it!

Fine, fine. You're right. There were only ten episodes. I surrender.

But I still think Season 4 deserves extra credit. It should count as, like, twelve in my head.

Maybe it's just because Oberyn Martell made such a memorable (if short-lived) impression. What a character!

And let's not forget the Hound and Arya's road trip from hell. So much witty banter and gruesome violence. Loved it!

So, yeah. Ten episodes. But they were ten super-charged episodes. Each one felt like a mini-movie. Boom!

Maybe that's why it felt so long. Each one had so much replay value! You could watch it 5 times and still find new things you missed.

So, next time you're re-watching Game of Thrones, remember Season 4. Remember the Purple Wedding. Remember the trial.

Remember the Wall being attacked! And remember me, stubbornly insisting it felt longer than it was.

It may not have been the longest season. But it was definitely one of the most impactful.

And maybe, just maybe, that's all that matters. Winter is coming, and so is the urge to rewatch it all again! Pass the popcorn!