Monika-5 Review of Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)

What you've been missing...(minor spoilers)

[4 March 2002]

...is a heart-warming (but never mushy) comedy/drama revolving around a single mom and her teenage daughter. Lauren Graham (mom Lorelai) and Alexis Bidel (daughter Rory) are so convincing as mom and daughter, and they have such a warm rapport. The two live in a charming little town, Stars Hollow, that never lacks for colorful citizens. When Rory was accepted into elite private academy Chiltin, Lorelai was forced to go to her estranged parents (played by Kelly Bishop and Edward Hermann) to help her pay the tuition. They agreed, on the condition that Lorelai and Rory eat dinner at their house every Friday night (a sacred ritual). The dinners are often among the most interesting scenes in every episode, as are Lorelai's chemistry charged encounters with Luke, the grumpy, grouchy, but kind-hearted diner owner. I liken this wonderful show, its quirky characters, absorbing story lines and snappy, witty dialogue to such gems as Northern Exposure, Providence, and even Twin Peaks. Definitely the best show (IMO) to come from the WB camp.