Although fans are still hoping for season 2 of the Gilmore Girls Netflix revival A Year In The Life, creator Amy Sherman-Palladino shared the next best thing. According to People, Sherman-Palladino said that several actors from the beloved mother/daughter show will appear in season 5 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Viewers will always want more episodes of Gilmore Girls because while some parts are anything but realistic, there are lots of relatable moments and reasons why fans can see themselves in the stories and characters. Redditors are sharing their favorite, most authentic parts of the series.
Rory’s Story Arc Is Realistic
While Rory makes smart life decisions on Gilmore Girls, the character has also disappointed viewers by stealing a boat, leaving Yale, and being lost in the revival. But not everyone thinks that Rory’s story arc is upsetting to watch.
Redditor crittab noted the “real, age-appropriate drama” on the series and continued “I like that Rory’s story gets more complicated as she gets older, because that’s life.” It’s true that once Rory finishes high school, she has to face many harsh realities, from not always agreeing with her mom to struggling in her romantic life.
Dean And Lindsay’s Marriage Troubles Make Sense
When Lindsay Lister and Dean Forester tie the knot in season 4, Rory is jealous and upset, unsure how to deal with her complicated emotions. It’s hard for her to see that Dean is moving on when she’s nervous and unsettled about her life at Yale.
Redditor crittab thinks that this relationship is portrayed in a realistic manner. The fan wrote, “I like that Dean’s way-too-young/too fast marriage crashed and burned for all of the obvious reasons.”
Gilmore Girls Feels More Real Than Other Teen Shows
Redditor soph_164 compared Gilmore Girls to One Tree Hill and The O.C., writing that the mother/daughter drama is more accessible and real than those series.
The fan noted when the show features a plotline “like a car crash or a breakup, it portrays it in a far more realistic, less dramatic light than other shows do.” Instead of being overly intense or overly dramatic, Rory and Lorelai talk through their feelings and discuss solutions to their problems.
Rory’s Life Crisis Is Logical
Each character’s A Year In The Life ending ranges from happy to unsettled, and while Lorelai and Luke Danes are married, Rory isn’t where she wants to be in her journalism career.
Redditor looneyloveslovegood wrote that “Rorys downfall was actually very realistic” and there are “very obvious and not so obvious signs of her character downfall.” The fan noted that when Rory kisses Jess Mariano when she’s dating Dean, doesn’t go to Lorelai’s business school graduation, and “had a meltdown in class,” this suggests that she’s not perfect.
Louise Is A Realistic High School Character
Rory is paired up with Louise Grant and Madeline Lynn for many projects at Chilton, and they’re an interesting contrast to studious Paris Geller. Redditor katfarr89 likes that Louise is “popular” and “good at academics.”
The fan called Louise a “surprisingly well-rounded for a side character, and in a lot of ways more realistic as a high schooler than Paris (or Rory, even).” Louise does feel realistic, as she wants to do well in school but also enjoys having a thriving and fun social life.
Rory And Lorelai’s Closeness
Replying in a thread about whether Lorelai and Rory’s Gilmore Girls relationship is realistic, Redditor pink_highlight posted, “Part of the reason I always loved this show is because my mother and I have a similar relationship.”
Several viewers can relate to this, as they share the same bond with their own mom that Rory has with Lorelai. It’s always sweet to see the characters hanging out and caring about each other so much, and although they do fight in season 6, at least they come back together and repair their relationship.
Jess’s High School Attitude Is Understandable
Although it can be tough to watch Jess snap at Luke and treat people badly during his high school years, he does have a lot of pain that he’s carrying around.
Redditor Sassy_Severus_Snape posted that it’s realistic that Jess behaves the way that he does given his past, writing, “his reaction to his circumstances generally always makes sense.” It’s hard for Jess to move to a completely new town and realize that his parents have other priorities and want him to live with his uncle instead.
Viewers Can See Themselves In Rory’s Story
Rory’s overall arc is relatable and true to life, as she grows up, falls in love for the first time, has some friendship drama, and tries to maintain her close relationship with Lorelai throughout all of her changes.
Redditor MahomesMccaffrey believes that Rory’s striving to get into Harvard is realistic, writing, “we all had similar versions of ourselves during a point of our lives. Working the hardest we can to pursue a dream of ours and believe there will always be a happy ending awaits.”
Stars Hollow Reflects Small Town Life
The setting of Gilmore Girls is vibrant, rich, and a place many would love to live. Stars Hollow has many quirky events, and viewers who also live in small towns agree that this portrayal makes sense.
Redditor squeedgiebeckenheim says that it’s “accurate” when they think about the town that they reside in, writing, “Everyone knows each other, especially the people really involved in town affairs and there are a lot of quirky traditions.”
It Makes Sense That Rory And Dean Have Trouble In Season 5
For Redditor irismoonn, Dean and Rory’s decision to get back together later on is logical and the way that things really would work IRL. The characters struggle a lot as they realize that their romance doesn’t feel as natural as they once did.
The fan wrote that Rory and Dean’s “relationship in season 5 is done very well. It seems very realistic” as the show explores the “hopeless and pointless ‘vibe’ of their relationship.”
Taylor Is A Realistic Character
Taylor Doose is a much discussed Gilmore Girls character as he can be frustrating but he’s also funny and his passion for Stars Hollow is sometimes heartwarming. Redditor criticasartist posted in a thread about the most realistic characters and wrote, “The only answer is Taylor. Anybody who has ever dealt with an HOA knows Taylor is EVERYWHERE.”
Even though Taylor’s actions can bother the other characters, his need for control and belief that he’s always right do make sense. He has goals that he wants to achieve and can’t be easily influenced.
Lorelai and Emily’s Tough Relationship
When discussing whether it’s realistic that Lorelai and Rory are so close, Redditor magdalenka20z said that for them, the “Lorelai/Emily relationship much much more realistic.”
Lorelai and Emily both have understandable reasons for why they hold each other at arm’s length. Lorelai is still upset about the way that Emily treated her when she was younger, and Emily feels Lorelai abandoned her when Lorelai moved away after giving birth to Rory.
Rory And Lane Are Relatable Teenagers
Rory and Lane’s special Gilmore Girls friendship is so sweet because they go through regular teenage problems, from disagreeing with parents to finding out who they are on their own terms.
One Redditor thinks that these characters are “so down to earth and normal” as “they don’t look effortlessly glamorous and ten years older than the age of the characters they’re supposed to be playing.” The fan continued that the characters “act like most teenagers and don’t portray unrealistic lifestyles.” When compared to other teen drama characters, Rory and Lane aren’t wealthy and live a regular life.
Rory Lives In Logan’s Apartment
One Redditor thinks it makes sense that while Rory is finishing her time at Yale, Logan suggests that she live in his apartment. The fan pointed out that the place has already been paid for and “Considering how wealthy he is, I don’t think it’s that bizarre.”
Like other rich characters on young adult series, Logan gets everything handed to him and it has been like this for his entire life. He thinks nothing of helping Rory out with a place to stay as this is just another day for him.
Luke Wants Partial Custody Of April
Redditor dallyfer, a lawyer living in Ontario focusing on family law, said it makes sense that Luke would be awarded partial custody of his daughter as Anna Nardini asks Luke to look after April for a few months. The fan wrote, “Those months would easily prove Anna trusted him, he was capable and April thrived in his care.”
Luke can’t imagine not having a big role in April’s life after getting to know her, and it’s always sweet seeing Luke and April spend time together. The revival shows that they have remained close all of these years.
