So, How Many Episodes Did *The Good Doctor* Season 5 Give Us?
Okay, let's be real. We all binged it, right? But afterwards, were you left scratching your head about the episode count? I know I was!
The Official Answer: 20 Episodes
Yup, you read that right. Season 5 of The Good Doctor served up a solid 20 episodes of medical drama, personal struggles, and, of course, Dr. Shaun Murphy being utterly brilliant.
It felt like a marathon of emotions, didn't it? From heartwarming moments to gut-wrenching twists, those twenty episodes really packed a punch.
But Did It *Feel* Like 20? That's the Real Question.
Here's where my unpopular opinion comes in. Did anyone else feel like Season 5 flew by way too fast? Or maybe dragged on a little too long?
Honestly, sometimes I felt like each episode was a mini-movie, crammed with so much stuff that time just warped. Like, did Shaun and Lea *really* plan an entire wedding in just a few episodes?
Maybe It's Just Us Being Needy Fans.
Look, I get it. We love these characters. We're invested in their lives. Of course, we want more! It's natural.
Twenty episodes is a pretty standard season length for a network drama these days. But still, a tiny part of me whispers, "Could we have squeezed in just...one more?"
Let's Talk About *Those* Episodes.
Some episodes were pure gold. Remember the one with the incredibly rare condition that baffled everyone? Or the one where Dr. Glassman delivered *that* speech?
And then there were the episodes that… well, let’s just say they weren’t my favorites. You know, the ones with slightly predictable plotlines. We all have our preferences!
The Power of Binge-Watching.
Maybe binge-watching is to blame. When you consume so many episodes in a short period, they all kind of blend together. It's like a 20-course meal – delicious, but a little overwhelming.
Perhaps we should have savored each episode individually. Paced ourselves. But who has that kind of self-control when Shaun Murphy is on screen?!
So, Was 20 Episodes Enough?
The jury's still out, honestly. Part of me says yes. Twenty episodes allowed for some great character development, complex medical cases, and plenty of drama.
But the other part of me craves *more*. More Shaun. More Lea. More medical mysteries. More feel-good moments (and maybe just a *little* less heartbreak).
The Bottom Line: We're Hooked.
Regardless of whether you think 20 episodes was the perfect number, one thing's for sure: The Good Doctor has us hooked. We'll be back for more, ready to analyze every single episode, no matter how many there are!
So, here's to Season 6 and beyond! May it bring us even more medical marvels and emotional rollercoasters. And maybe, just maybe, a few extra episodes wouldn’t hurt.
