Okay, let's talk American Crime Story: Impeachment. Specifically, how many episodes there actually were.
Ten Episodes? Really?
Ten episodes felt... ambitious, right? Like, did we *really* need ten hours on the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal? I'm not so sure.
Don't get me wrong, the acting was great. And the story? Well, we all knew how it ended. Still, ten seemed like a lot of time to dedicate.
My Unpopular Opinion: Fewer is More
Here's where I might lose some of you. I think they could have told the story in, like, seven episodes. Maybe even six.
Think about it. Streamlining the plot, cutting out some of the tangents. Boom! A tighter, punchier, more impactful series. Less is more, people!
I know, I know. Some of you loved every single minute. But honestly, I felt a bit of "scandal fatigue" by episode eight.
The Problem With Ten
For me, the length dragged things out. There were moments that felt unnecessary. Scenes that could have been trimmed or even completely removed.
Did we *really* need that much backstory on every single minor character? Probably not.
It felt like they were trying to fill a quota. Like, "Okay, we have to make it ten episodes, no matter what!"
What Could Have Been Cut?
Okay, so I'm not going to get into specifics. Because I'm lazy. And I don't want to re-watch the whole thing just to nitpick.
But there were definitely some subplots that could have been condensed. Some conversations that could have been shorter. You know, the usual suspects.
Basically, anything that didn't directly contribute to the main storyline could have gone. Trim the fat, baby!
The Counter-Argument (I Guess)
Okay, I'll play devil's advocate for a second. Maybe the creators wanted to explore the complexities of the situation.
Maybe they wanted to give a voice to all the different perspectives involved. Including Monica Lewinsky's perspective.
And maybe, just maybe, I'm being too harsh. But still... ten episodes!
Would Anyone Even Notice?
Honestly, if they had cut a few episodes, would anyone *really* have complained?
Would the overall impact of the series have been diminished? I highly doubt it.
In fact, I think it might have been even *better*. A more focused, more engaging experience.
My Final Verdict
So, there you have it. My controversial opinion on the episode count of American Crime Story: Impeachment.
Too many! Way too many! I'm standing by it.
But hey, that's just my two cents. You're free to disagree. Just don't yell at me in the comments.
Please be kind.
