By Brianna Fernandez ’28
There are bad shows, there are good shows, and then there’s “Gilmore Girls.” It is, hands down, the greatest show ever created. It’s a series about family, drama, love and romance. This show hits all the right spots for a cozy night in. Its relatable characters, humanizing storyline, romanticized setting and bittersweet moments make it a timeless comfort show.
The mother-daughter duo of Lorelai and Rory, have a very cool, best-friend-like relationship. They live in a fictional town called Stars Hollow, Connecticut, where they navigate through life, love and challenges together. These imperfect characters live through everyday struggles, including the pursuit of education and career, as well as romantic relationships. Lorelai and Rory depend on each other but also have their Stars Hollow friends as a part of their support system.
The romantic relationships in the show of will-they or won’t-they are defined by bad timing, emotional roadblocks and tension that tend to keep the characters apart. For example, the Lorelai and Luke relationship has included hidden feelings and fears of commitment, which caused them to share their first kiss in season four. According to Nevaeh Gonzalez ‘27, she believes “Lorelai should have ended up with Luke because he knew her the way no one else did and supported her through everything.”
As for Rory and her romantic relationships with Dean, Jess and Logan, there is still debate over who she should have stayed with. Gonzalez says, “I am Team Jess because he truly loved her and understood her. In my opinion, he had the best character development and actually tried for her, unlike the other boys.” I also agree that Jess is the only right answer for Rory to share a romantic relationship with. This is because Jess loved all of Rory, and he also changed himself to be perfect for her. When he first came to Stars Hollow, he was troubled and sarcastic. Jess then became protective, supportive, more mature, reflective and focused. He tried to fix his past mistakes and become a better person for Rory.
Ultimately, Gilmore Girls is much more than just a television show. It provides its audience with a cozy, relatable blend of warmth and familiarity in its small town charm of Stars Hollow. It gives a sense of home no matter how many times you watch it.
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