Okay, let's be real. Are we *ever* truly ready for a new season of American Horror Story?
Specifically, the most burning question: how many episodes are we signing ourselves up for this time?
The Great Episode Guessing Game
It's like a spooky guessing game every year! Will it be a tightly packed ten? Or a sprawling thirteen?
Honestly, I start placing bets with myself weeks before the premiere.
My track record? Let's just say I should probably stick to watching, not predicting.
The Sweet Spot: Not Too Short, Not Too Long
Some seasons feel like a sprint. Others feel like a marathon through a haunted house.
And, dare I say it... sometimes they drag.
Don't @ me!
For me, the perfect season hits that sweet spot. Enough time to develop the characters. Enough scares to keep me on the edge of my seat.
But not so many episodes that I start losing track of who's possessed and who's just having a bad day.
My Unpopular Opinion (Prepare Yourselves)
Okay, here it comes. Deep breaths, everyone.
I think American Horror Story could benefit from shorter seasons.
Gasp! I know, I know. Blasphemy!
Hear me out. Imagine a tightly woven, relentlessly terrifying eight-episode arc.
No filler. No meandering subplots. Just pure, concentrated horror.
Think of it! Every scene would matter. Every jump scare would land with maximum impact.
Quantity vs. Quality: A Horror Fan's Dilemma
Don't get me wrong. I love sinking my teeth into a long, complex story.
But sometimes, I feel like the longer seasons of AHS spread themselves a little thin.
They introduce too many characters and never fully explore their stories. Or they introduce plots that go nowhere.
Is it just me? Does anyone else feel that way?
The Reality: It's All About the Story
Ultimately, the number of episodes doesn't really matter. Does it?
What truly matters is the story. Is it engaging? Is it scary? Does it leave me wanting more (but in a good way)?
Whether it's ten episodes or thirteen, if Ryan Murphy and his team deliver a killer plot, I'm in.
Even if I have to hide behind a pillow for half of it.
So, How Many Episodes *Will* It Be?
As of right now, the exact episode count is still shrouded in mystery.
But that's part of the fun, right?
I'll be refreshing the internet daily, waiting for the official announcement. And probably overanalyzing every teaser trailer in the meantime.
One thing's for sure: whatever the episode count, American Horror Story will find a way to scare the pants off of us.
And that, my friends, is something to look forward to.
