The Quirky Characters and Endless Coffee: A Review of Gilmore Girls
It’s fall, the leaves are turning rusty, and fashion has never seen better days. It’s the favorite child – autumn, it’s here, and you know what that means? Stars Hollow is back on our screens, and the Gilmore Girls are running riot with their coffee and wit again.
A Cup of Comfort TV
October 5, 2000 – the town of Stars Hollow was put on the maps of our hearts forever. Amy Sherman-Palladino, the curator of the show, had noticed a gap in the television sitcom section. There was drama, heartbreak, some laughter, but nothing that brought comfort, heart, and humour all in one.
And so she pitched it – the story of a mother and daughter being best friends.
And there it was, the idea led to the creation of the beloved Lorelai Gilmore played by (Lauren Graham) and her best-friend/daughter/partner-in-crime Rory Gilmore played by (Alexis Bledel). And while they were meant to be the heart of the show, they wouldn’t be able to stir as much without the heartfelt town of Stars Hollow and its equally lovable residents.
There’s no Lorelai without her best-friend and culinary genius Sookie, no Taylor without his grumpy-but-golden Luke and no Rory without her Lane (and Mrs.Kim). And of course, the world wouldn’t feel complete without Richard and Emily Gilmore, holding court up in Hartford. Every character has a seat in our hearts… and on the screen.
Oy with the Poodles Already
The real magic of Gilmore Girls lies in the dialogue. Lorelai and Rory speak at lightning speed, dropping pop culture references so quickly you feel like you need subtitles just for the banter. And honestly, sometimes the references need their own catalogue.
The wit is sharp, coffee is always in their hands, and the pacing makes the episodes fly by. It’s a style that’s rare even today, part comedy, part heartwarming family drama.
The fast-paced delivery had the audience swoon over the characters immediately, and some things just stick around forever – like, Oy with the Poodles Already. And these classics only come around for Friday night dinners at the Gilmore Residence.
How Do I Get the Gilmore Wardrobe?
Another golden point in the show, beyond the dialogues? The Fashion! Oh my god, Lorelai, where are you shopping from, and how does everything look good?
Lorelai and Rory’s looks are Y2K gems: cozy sweaters, chic skirts, bold jackets, and of course, boots that need to be in our closets now. Their style is a time capsule that somehow feels both nostalgic and wearable today. And in one way or another, it makes the show the trademark it is today.
Small Shoutout to Luke and his flannels, the only thing we can realistically pull off from Stars Hollow.
Legacy and Why It Still Works
Sure, Gilmore Girls has its critics, and people are still not over the abrupt ending. Some characters waltzed their way into our hearts despite their off-putting introduction (Emily Gilmore), while some grew up a little too fast (cough, Rory Gilmore). And some grounded the show throughout the 7 seasons – Kirk, Luke, and Lane Kim. Taylor is still a bit of a grey area for us.
But what keeps people rewatching, decades later, is the comfort. The mix of heart, humor, and quirky characters makes it timeless. Once taken on by Netflix, the show found its way to a new generation of Gilmore fans, and no wonder it was revived with a spin-off in 2016 with Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Which, by the way, needs its own commentary – we’ll get into that later.
For many, the show feels like sitting down with a hot cup of coffee after a long day, familiar, warm, and just the right amount of chaotic.
(P.S – Sorry Dean and Logan Fans but we’re Team Jess all the way)
