Yes, this is another article gushing with adulation for Gilmore Girls now that the beloved dramedy starts streaming on Netflix this month. I know what you’re thinking – oy with the poodles already.
Everyone around the web from the New York Times to Hello Giggles has been posting prose of praise about the mother/daughter show that made its way into the hearts of viewers for seven seasons. These articles are written by tried and true fans (including this one) recalling their favorite moments of the show, and evoking warm and fuzzy comments from readers who are also, clearly, already fans.
Gilmore Girls gained a cult following during its time on the air and then later being syndicated on ABC Family, but the Netflix news is not significant for these fans (let’s be honest – any real fan has all the DVDs anyway). The best part of Gilmore Girls making its way to Netflix is that this fast-talking, fun loving, and heartwarming show is about to gain a whole new generation of followers.
For any Gilmore-virgins out there (and any Pippi-virgins too), here are six of the countless reasons why you should start streaming Gilmore Girls on Netflix right now.
1. You’ll actually find it funny now.
You’re older and wiser now than when Gilmore Girls first aired – so you might understand 1/3 of the references.
2. You can enter the one of the fiercest debates of our generation: Dean, Jess or Logan?
And finally understand how necessary all those Buzzfeed articles are.
3. There are countless mother/daughter life lessons to be learned – both serious and silly.
Who else is going to teach you the hamburger etiquette you desperately need to know?
4. You’ll see Melissa McCarthy in a whole new light.
Way before she was cracking us up á la Bridesmaids, McCarthy stole many scenes and many hearts as the adorable and klutzy gourmet chef, Sookie St. James.
5. You can become an honorary resident of the quirkiest town around.
Kirk…need I say more?
6. You can, and absolutely should, watch it with Mom.
Because no matter how much you love Lorelai, there’s no one you’d rather binge watch TV with than your own mom.