This month Verve’s star streaming reviewer Lucy Kennedy checks out the classic comedy-drama series, Gilmore Girls.
Gilmore Girls
13+
Netflix
Gilmore Girls is likely one of the most comforting shows you’ll ever watch. Set in the small town of Stars Hollow, it follows the lives of cool and witty single mother Lorelai Gilmore and her charming, intelligent daughter Rory who we get to watch grow up, graduate high school, go to college, and get her first job. Before this show, I was under the impression that yelling at the TV in order to try to stop characters from doing something stupid was a cliche, but no, very much real!
Even the side characters are memorable and lovable. The residents of Stars Hollow are thoughtful, warm, funny, supportive, and immensely connected with their community. The show is filled with pop culture references, iconic fashion and characters with realistic flaws. The influence of Gilmore Girls has spurred the likes of the Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge, where fans attempt to read all the books that Rory read throughout the seasons. There’s a whole Rory Gilmore aesthetic subgenre, including outfits, study tips, and even music playlists.
The multitude of episodes across countless seasons are enough to last months, even for binge-watchers, which is perfect during these colder winter months. I really loved Gilmore Girls. It can be a little bit cheesy to start, but definitely improves as the seasons progress. 5/5
Available now on Netflix.
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