And it’s not — I don’t want to start any new rumors — it’s not for any concrete reason.“I have a loyalty and an openness to working with her, first of all. And because we could never have predicted [a revival] in the past. So that door is open. Is it creatively warranted? Is it, you know, something? I don’t know. But yes, technically yes.”

Danny Strong as Doyle McMaster, Paris's boyfriend and one-time editor of the Yale Daily News (seasons 4–7) Another signature of Gilmore Girls is its thousands of pop culture references. Yes, thousands. While talking fast, the Girls like to incorporate both explicit and more subtle references to everything from celebrities to slang. RORY: Oh, no, but Stars Hollow is a much more casual kind of a prom. Less "Cinderella," more "Footloose." Sean Gunn as Kirk Gleason: [b] Quirky resident of Stars Hollow who works numerous jobs around the town. He shows romantic interest in Lorelai but is rejected. He later dates a girl called Lulu - they are still dating in Gilmore Girls Year in the Life. (main seasons 3–7; recurring seasons 1–2)a b "Article Amy Sherman-Palladino: 'Nobody would buy' Gilmore Girls today". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021 . Retrieved April 17, 2020. O'Keefe, Kevin (June 8, 2015). "The 'Gilmore Girls' Reunion Reminded Us Why It's One of the Most Beloved Shows Ever". Mic. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021 . Retrieved July 24, 2017. Let’s hope Graham passed on that tip to her on-screen daughter Alexis Bledel! Logan has been confirmed as the father of Rory’s baby Since the “Girls” are family, Gilmore Girls is very much a story about navigating complex family relationships, which are sometimes better than others. Often, this comes out at Lorelai’s and Rory’s “Friday Night Dinners” with Emily and Richard, with whom free-spirited Lorelai has always had tension.

There’s no [obstacle] behind it except for lives andpeople doing [other] things. [A Year in the Life] was one of those kismet moments where we were kind of all looking at each other and going, ‘Well, let’s take a couple of months and hang out together and remind each other why we drove each other crazy.’ And it was a wonderful experience. I really do believe that if the time is right and the girls are where they need to be in their lives [it could happen].”Gilmore Girls' Fans Celebrate Show's 16th Anniversary With Free Coffee at Luke's Diner Pop-Ups". ABC. October 5, 2016. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021 . Retrieved April 17, 2020. RORY: Good. Hey, it's still early. Do you wanna watch more of the extra supplementary stuff on "The Lord of the Rings" DVD?

Gilmore Girls is considered a cult classic, with an "avid following". [126] [127] [128] [129] During the run of the show this was mostly a small but dedicated group, predominantly of females, but its audience has grown steadily since it came off the air. [74] [130] [131] The series experienced a resurgence when it became available on Netflix in October 2014, introducing it to a new generation of viewers. [132] [133] [134] When the revival was announced in 2015, star Lauren Graham credited it to the campaigning and persistence of the fans. [135] [136] At this point, according to The Washington Post, the show became "a quirky pop culture obsession". [137] The enduring popularity of Gilmore Girls is considered to come from its comforting quality and cross-generational appeal. [127] [135] [132] [131] It is particularly known as a show that mothers and daughters watch together. [132] Greatest Movies, TV Shows, and More". Entertainment Weekly. December 4, 2009. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021 . Retrieved February 22, 2013. Gilmore Girls received critical acclaim for its witty dialogue, cross-generational appeal, and effective mix of humor and drama. It was a success for The WB, peaking during season five as the network's second-most-popular show. The series has been in daily syndication since 2004, while a growing following has led to its status as a 2000s American cult classic. Since going off the air in 2007, Gilmore Girls has been cited in TV (The Book) and Time magazine as one of the 100 greatest television shows of all time. [1] [2] It has also become one of the most watched shows on streaming platforms since it became available on Netflix in 2014 and re-aired on The CW. In 2016, the original main cast and Amy Sherman-Palladino returned for the four-part miniseries revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Elliott, Stuart (March 31, 2000). "The Media Business: Advertising; A coalition of marketers is accelerating efforts to sponsor 'family friendly' prime-time television". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021 . Retrieved October 1, 2012.National Nielsen Viewership (May. 20-26)". Los Angeles Times. May 30, 2002 . Retrieved May 14, 2022– via Newspapers.com.