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That's one thing UK television definitely has over the US. Our seasons last for a fraction as long.
Also we're not as held hostage to writer strikes.
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Most American tv has split the difference. The average length of a season in the U.S. used to be 27 episodes. There are reasons for this. It helps get the shows into syndication, which is a large revenue source, and allows for bigger budgets. However, a lot of networks here have dropped that in favor of seasons that last between 10 and 13 episodes. I agree that this allows for much more cohesive story telling, and cuts a lot of fat.
I prefer the 10 to 13 episode structure to the typical 6 of British television. I feel like that format just ends too soon. But that's my preference.