Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life

2016TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Set nearly a decade after the finale of the original series, this revival follows Lorelai, Rory and Emily Gilmore through four seasons of change.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users88%
Director: Amy Sherman-PalladinoGenres: Comedy-drama, Family

Plot Summary

This limited revival series catches up with Lorelai and Rory Gilmore almost a decade after the original show's finale. The four-part series follows them through the four seasons of the year, as Lorelai navigates relationship issues and contemplates her future, Rory faces career and romantic uncertainty, and the town of Stars Hollow deals with the impending loss of its beloved matriarch, Emily Gilmore.

Critical Reception

Critical reception for 'A Year in the Life' was generally positive, with many praising the return of the show's signature witty dialogue and heartfelt moments. However, some critics and fans expressed disappointment with certain plot developments, particularly concerning Rory's storyline and the controversial final four words.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for recapturing the charm and fast-paced dialogue of the original series.
  • Rory's career and romantic arcs were a point of contention for some.
  • The emotional storylines, especially Emily Gilmore's grief, were widely appreciated.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the return of Gilmore Girls, appreciating the familiar humor and character dynamics. Many found the emotional moments resonant, though some shared criticisms regarding Rory's professional and personal decisions.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards (Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Original Dramatic Score; Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More)).

Fun Fact

The revival famously ended with the 'final four words' that creator Amy Sherman-Palladino had always intended for the original series finale, which revealed Rory was pregnant.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

After watching all of the original seasons with my wife, it was inevitable I would go on to watch this sequel series. In many ways it was as interesting and entertaining as the original to me. The dramatic elements seemed to burrow deeper i...