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At first glance, Amy Sherman-Palladino's Gilmore Girls and David Lynch's Twin Peaks appear to inhabit entirely different television realms. The former is celebrated for its rapid-fire dialogue and heartwarming portrayal of life in the quaint town of Stars Hollow, while the latter delves into the eerie mysteries lurking beneath the surface of a seemingly idyllic town. However, the two works and towns are a tapestry of shared themes, actors, and direct references that intertwine these two iconic series in unexpected ways.

Both shows center around small towns teeming with distinctive characters, where the line between charm and peculiarity often blurs. The small towns of Stars Hollow and Twin Peaks serve as microcosms of American life, each with its own set of idiosyncrasies that captivate audiences. Beyond their settings, the two series share a surprising number of cast members and deliberate nods, and, with Sherman-Palladino a noted fan of Lynch,...

Gilmore Girls is a fan-favorite 2000s drama because of its relatable characters and the mix of laughter and real-world problems, making it the perfect cozy show to watch. Its main characters, Lorelai and Rory, have good and bad moments that play out interestingly in the series, which makes viewers root for their happiness.

However, as enchanting as going back to Stars Hollow is, there are many aspects of the show that still don't make sense today. From the show having actors play more than one character, thinking fans wouldn't notice, to issues that defy reality, there are plenty of questionable things in Gilmore Girls that can't be easily explained.

Updated on December 23, 2024, by Andrea Sandoval: Gilmore Girls is an iconic comfort show. Most fans rewatch it all the time because it has some of their favorite characters. Throughout these rewatches on streaming services, however, it is easy to spot some absurd details.

Gilmore Girls is one of the funniest TV series of the 2000s. Yes, the show has its dramatic, melancholic, and down-right heartbreaking moments, but it always manages to mix it up with plenty of humor. From bittersweet episodes to dark comedy to hilarious and lighthearted moments, Gilmore Girls always makes the best jokes. This is arguably its most attractive attribute.

Of course, this is all thanks to actresses like Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, and Kelly Bishop. Their chemistry, fast-paced dialogue and amazing delivery keep the audience both amused and delighted. Likely, there isn't a single Gilmore Girls episode that doesn't make the audience laugh, but there are some that stand out for their brilliant and over-the-top comedy.

"Say Goodnight, Gracie" Follows Many Hilarious Situations

"Say Goodnight, Gracie" has one of the funniest cold opens in Gilmore Girls, which is why it is considered such an iconic episode. After Rory and...

"Gilmore Girls" is known as one of the most rewatchable comfort shows of the aughts. It's beloved for its mile-a-minute dialogue, surreally perfect small-town setting, and a warm central relationship that's held together via the power of mom-daughter love and a shared fondness for junk food and pop culture. It's that last part that makes one of the show's own pop culture connections especially ironic: Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory (Alexis Bledel) love classic TV, but they're blissfully unaware that they're living with two stars of one of the most talked-about early sitcoms.

The pair live next door to a woman named Babette, a true eccentric who's as adorable as she is overbearing. Babette often says whatever comes to mind in her signature raspy voice, and she brings a sort of benevolent chaos to the series that counters some of Stars Hollows' more genuinely annoying characters. In a bit of great casting,...

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Gilmore Girls has captured generations of viewers with its entertaining characters and feminist themes. Despite ending over sixteen years ago, the comedy-drama continues to be a hot topic. Diehard fans of the show have strong opinions, constantly discussing different aspects of the seven seasons.

Some...

Gilmore Girls has captured generations of viewers with its entertaining characters and feminist themes. Despite ending over sixteen years ago, the comedy-drama continues to be a hot topic. Diehard fans of the show have strong opinions, constantly discussing different aspects of the seven seasons.

Some of these opinions are widely accepted by fans. Other plot points have the fandom largely split between two significantly different outlooks. However, there are also some unpopular opinions viewers have that offer fresh additions to the discussion. Though these are not prominent beliefs in the fandom, these opinions make some interesting points.

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Lorelai Was a Good Role Model

Gilmore Girls is a feel-good show with many lovable, entertaining characters. At the heart of the series was her mother, Lorelai, known for being a fast talker with some strong opinions. While much of the fandom liked or loved Lorelai,...

While Luke Danes (Scott Patterson) is a fan-favorite character on Gilmore Girls, he wasn't in the original pilot script for the series, and another character was in his place. Luke is an important Stars Hollow resident who runs a diner in the building that used to be his father's hardware store and who begins dating Lorelai (Lauren Graham) in season 4. Luke is known for his gruff personality, for being begrudgingly kind to Kirk Gleason (Sean Gunn) and arguing with Taylor Doose (Michael Winters) over town rules and regulations, and he has created a cozy meeting spot for the community.

While there are many popular character arcs on Gilmore Girls, Luke experiences the most changes by the end of the series, from divorcing Nicole Leahy (Tricia O'Kelley) to discovering that he has a daughter named April Nardini (Vanessa Marano). It's difficult to imagine him not being part of Lorelai and Rory's...

Happy Thanksgiving, “Gilmore Girls” fans! Whether you’re having tofurkey or getting yours deep fried, there’s no denying that in addition to the holidays, it’s also time to celebrate Stars Hollow season.

Et recently spoke with “Gilmore” star Michael Winters, who played everyone’s favourite town selectman, Taylor Doose, on the beloved series, and he dished on the possibility of future episodes of the hit mother-daughter drama.

The series ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2007 and Netflix gave hungry fans four movie-style reboot episodes in 2016 with “A Year in the Life”.

And while Winters told Et that he hasn’t specifically spoken with creators Amy Sherman-Palladino or Dan Palladino about the possibility of more “Gilmore”, he did have a very interesting conversation with another big player of the franchise — Lauren Graham! The 55-year-old actress, who played everyone’s favorite mom, Lorelai Gilmore, had some interesting insight into the series’ future.

It's been almost 15 years since Gilmore Girls ended and five years since the reboot, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life wrapped, which means Gilmore Girls fans are in dire need of their favorite characters. A good number of actors and actresses have projects in the works for 2022, but stars like Alexis Bledel (Rory Gilmore), Keiko Agena (Lane Kim), Yanic Truesdale (Michel Gerard), Liza Weil (Paris Geller) don't have any projects lined up for the new year according to IMDb.

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Nevertheless, there are upcoming TV shows, podcasts, and movies that involve Stars Hollow's favorites. And while there will never be another Lorelai, Dean, or Taylor Doose, seeing these familiar faces will make Gilmore Girls fans swoon.

If there's one Gilmore Girls character who is polarizing and tough to like, many fans would say that it's Taylor Doose. Whether he's running town meetings or complaining about, well, everything, Taylor is tough, strict, and obsessed with following and imposing rules on the sweet, unique people who live in Stars Hollow.

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But while many viewers dislike Taylor and wish that he would be nicer, others have shared some unpopular opinions about this character on Reddit. Some fans find Taylor to be a compelling and important part of the show.

Every Gilmore Girls fan knows the show's heavy hitters. There are Lorelai and Rory as the titular characters, Emily and Richard as the opposing force, Sookie and Lane as the Gilmore girls' best friends, and then Luke as Lorelai's main love interest. However, there were plenty of side characters sprinkled into Gilmore Girls who helped round out the show and gave it life.

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These characters were not considered the leads, but they did have recurring roles on the show that made Stars Hollow (and Gilmore Girls) the attraction that it was. Without the likes of Taylor Doose or Miss Patty and Babette, the show wouldn't have that extra special zest. But who are the best duos on the show that didn't get enough screen time? Reddit has some answers.

Stars Hollow is one of the most unique settings of any drama, because it plays into the ideal New England town, but it's completely different from real cities. Run by the authoritarian Taylor Doose, the Hollow is a place where everyone pitches in to make town festivals, pageants, and everyday activities the best they can be.

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Fans of Gilmore Girls watch the show again and again to catch a breath of fresh air from all the coffee-loving locals. They can be nosy and eccentric, which keeps viewers entertained. As charming as Stars Hollow is, it isn't always the best or easiest place to live.

Taylor Doose is one of the quirky reoccurring characters on Gilmore Girls. He's a small-town guy who wants the best for Stars Hollow, and he has no qualms with being the "bad guy" if it means setting rules for the town to make it safe. But thanks to his rule-abiding ways and plethora of knowledge for the area, Taylor can come off as an annoying know-it-all. People like Luke respect Taylor but cannot stand him.

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But is Taylor as annoying as people like Lorelai and Luke make him out to be? When fans really think about it, Taylor is kind of like the Mayor of Stars Hollow. He just wants the town's people to be happy, thriving, and safe. Sure, he's overbearing and pompous but Stars Hollow seems to be the only thing Taylor really has. Perhaps people have been too...

The fictional Connecticut setting of Gilmore Girls may look flawless, but its inhabitants--albeit fun (Miss Patty), quirky (Kirk), and incredibly enthusiastic, though sometimes a bit meddlesome (Taylor Doose)--are not always perfect idyllic. While they might be down to earth for television, when it comes down to it they're just a regular group of people who are doing their best, but who also make mistakes.

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The bottom line is they all are genuinely good-hearted, which is why it is so easy for fans to overlook it when they aren't their best.

Stars Hollow is a cozy, sleepy town that's home to some heavy-hitters. Diner owner Luke Danes may look like your average man who doesn't care about materialistic things but he's secretly wealthy, which holds a lot of power. Lorelai always had to fight for what she wanted but eventually came out on top with the help of those around her. And don't forget about powerhouses like Richard and Emily Gilmore, and even Taylor Doose.

Related: Gilmore Girls: 5 Times Luke Showed Off His Wealth (& 5 Times Stars Hollow Had No Idea)

These Gilmore Girls characters are all-powerful in their own way but there are only a few who typically get what they want. Whether it's thanks to money or social status, Stars Hollow (and those surrounding it) has some pretty powerful residents.

Luke's Diner is a necessary stop on any fictional visit to Stars Hollow. It's the joint where Luke Danes pours coffee and whips up pancakes, burgers, and bunch of other food he doesn't eat. It's Lorelai's one-stop shop for java and Luke time, Taylor Doose's favorite spot for regular complaints, and Lane's place of employment for a while.

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Fans have rewatched Gilmore Girls enough times to know that not everything about Luke's Diner makes sense. What's really brewing behind those counters, and what things do viewers still scratch their heads over?...

While Gilmore Girls primarily focused on the bond between mother and daughter, that's not what solely made the show successful. The quirky and misjudged characters of Stars Hollow and beyond are a huge reason why it's so beloved.

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On the rare moments when Rory's Chilton or Yale world collided with her Stars Hollow world, it was like fireworks. It was fun for Gg fans to see characters on-screen together that are usually kept separate. From Paris and Jess to the Gilmores and Taylor Doose — and even characters that shared no screen time at all it — would have been fun to see these unlikely characters come together more than they did.

On Gilmore Girls, the fictional town of Stars Hollow is home to quirky residents like Lorelai Gilmore, Taylor Doose, and Miss Patty, but it's also home to Lorelai's adorable dog, Paul Anka. When Rory dropped out of college and moved into Emily and Richard's home, Lorelai felt the absence and did what many empty-nesters do: bought a pet.

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In real life, Paul Anka is portrayed by a dog actor named Sparky. He's a Polish Lowland Sheepdog and was 14 years old when the revival, A Year in the Life, hit Netflix. It's assumed that Lorelai named her new dog Paul Anka based on his song "Puppy Love" (we all know how much Lorelai Gilmore loves her pop culture references.

The town of Stars Hollow in Gilmore Girls is one of those little New England villages that we all wished we lived in, a place full of colorful characters and many vibrant personalities. Sure, it's almost a little too perfectly quirky, but the people in Stars Hollow are what keeps things interesting. Whether it's Lorelai Gilmore and her obsession with coffee, Taylor Doose and his obsession with other people's business, or Kirk Gleason with his obsession for everything weird, Stars Hollow has proven that it is one of the most fascinating fictional places on the planet.

Gilmore Girls introduced the world to a lot of entertaining characters, many of whom reside in Stars Hollow. These are the people we wished were our next-door neighbors, fellow townspeople, and best friends. We root for these people when they face a challenge. We cry with them when they go through difficult times. There...