I remember when extra-long TV episodes were a selling point. If “The X-Files” was airing a two-hour “television event,” Fox would lead its promos with the upped runtime. Finales were given ...

10 Extra-Long TV Episodes That Actually Earn Their Inflated Run-Times. ... but “Ozark” doesn’t stand for fluff. “The Leftovers” – 73 minutes. Season 2, Episode 10, “I Live Here Now ...

I remember when extra-long TV episodes were a selling point. ... Instead of producing another stand-up special or feature film, they can just add 10 minutes to every entry of a drama series.

Rules weren't meant to be broken when it comes to TV episode lengths, but these 10 examples — introduced on the Very Good TV Podcast — are clear exceptions.