How Many Episodes Of Season 4 Handmaids Tale

Okay, let's talk about The Handmaid's Tale. Season 4, to be exact. How many episodes were there?

Ten. The answer is ten episodes. But honestly, did it feel like ten?

Too Short, or Just Right? An Unpopular Opinion

Here's where I might lose some of you. I think it was too short. Yes, I said it!

Hear me out. Ten episodes to deal with all that drama? It felt rushed. We barely had time to process anything before the next crisis.

Remember when June finally escaped to Canada? And then, bam! Plot twist city. It was a whirlwind.

Pacing Problems?

Maybe it's just me. But the pacing felt off. Some episodes dragged. Others zoomed by like a runaway Gilead truck.

I wanted more of June navigating her newfound freedom. Show me the therapy sessions! The awkward reunions!

Instead, we got snippets. Enough to keep us hooked, sure. But not enough to truly satisfy.

The Revenge Factor

Let's be honest, a big part of Season 4 was about revenge. June's quest for vengeance. Understandable, right?

But ten episodes to plan and execute all that? It felt a little… convenient at times. Like the writers were squeezing too much into too little space.

I'm not saying I wanted 20 episodes. But maybe 12? 13? Just a little more breathing room.

Other Shows Do It!

Think about other prestige dramas. They often get longer seasons to develop their stories. Game of Thrones, anyone? Okay, maybe not the best comparison after that finale.

But you get my point. More episodes = more time for character development. More time for plot to simmer. More time for viewers to truly connect.

And let's face it, we're all emotionally invested in The Handmaid's Tale. We deserve a little more time with these characters. Even the awful ones.

Serena Joy Needs More Screen Time (Said No One Ever... Except Maybe Me?)

Okay, hear me out again. Serena Joy is a fascinating character. A truly terrible person, but fascinating nonetheless.

I would have loved to see more of her scheming and manipulating in Canada. More of her playing the victim card. More of her being, well, Serena Joy.

Ten episodes just wasn't enough to fully explore her awfulness. Is that a controversial statement? Probably.

The Bottom Line

Look, I love The Handmaid's Tale. I'm not trying to bash it. But I can't help but feel like Season 4 could have been even better with a few extra episodes.

Maybe it's just wishful thinking. Or maybe I'm just greedy for more Gilead-based drama. Either way, that is my hot take.

So, ten episodes it was. But in my heart? It should have been twelve. Don't @ me.

“Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.” Even the bastards need a little more screen time sometimes, right?

Ultimately, whether ten episodes was enough is up to you. But I stand by my (possibly unpopular) opinion. Give us more Handmaid's Tale!

Thanks for reading my slightly controversial thoughts. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go rewatch Season 4 and analyze every single frame. For science!