Long before you were born, I'm sure!
I know this, but it seems like they've moved to having 5-6 episodes, taking 5-6 months off, then producing another 5-6 episodes, then another 5-6 months off...
I don't remember having to wait so long when the series started before the next season started. Maybe it's just so good, I'm not remembering it right, and we binge watched the first 2-3 seasons...