I told myself that I would hold back the urge to write about the new "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life," yet here I am. I have some things to get off my chest and this rant is going to help me do it. Since it has been almost a week since it has been streaming on Netflix, hopefully, you are caught up and I won't be spoiling anything for you. Here are three times I was disappointed by the revival.
1. Wasted time
A part of me was happy to see that each episode was an hour and some change long. This was until I realized that it had nothing to do with them as characters. I mean was it really necessary to watch Stars Hallow: The musicalalmost in its entirety? It was great watching Lorelai respond to the musicals cliché and silly ways, but it did not have to be so long. I do appreciate that it also pays homage to another late show of Amy Sherman-Palladino, Bunheads, and anytime Liza Miller is singing you can sign me up and sit me in the front row, but cut it down. I want to see more character interaction and more insight into their lives.
2. Recurring themes
I get it, Rory is Lorelai's daughter, but that does not mean that she has to make the same mistakes. I get the whole Jess is Rory's Luke and Logan is her Christopher, but why after nine years did she decide to be with someone who was getting married when she saw how it affected her and Deans relationship. Also, she rejected his proposal nine years earlier and she is still caught up with him? She s suppose to be on the better things. And what is the story with Paul? What is so significant about this guy (or insignificant).
3. How did I not see it?
Rory babysits for Paris and on the phone with Logan she tells him to hold on so she can wipe the baby's face. She has a one night stand. Her last night with Logan is described as a perfect way to say goodbye. She goes to her dad and asks if her mother made the right decision in raising her by herself. I mean of course the Final four words are:
"Mom"
"Yes"
"I'm Pregnant"
Of course, there is a new Gilmore Girl to arrive. It would not be called Gilmore Girls if Rory was to marry off and have children. Of course, she is in the same position as her mother 16 years prior. I am even more upset that I was blindsided by the whole thing. I never thought of it. Rory was on her way to a successful life as a journalist, but now she is back in her home own jobless and with a bun in the oven. Yes, she will still have an amazing life, but now the fans are left with more questions and my imagination is running wild.
In case you were wondering what team I am on...I am team Rory, she got this and if it is another Gilmore Girl, her name better be Lorelai.
