20 years after the beginning of its release in 1999, Amy Sherman Palladino’s shockingly influential series, Gilmore Girls, has made its comeback in popular culture, thanks to a cult following circling around its seven seasons. The story centers on the caffeine- fueled lives of the two main characters, Rory and Lorelai Gilmore, making up an unorthodox family residing in the tiny town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut; the show’s orange- hued autumn coziness has recently sparked a shared love for hot drinks, falling leaves, and books within every trendy teenager currently binging this witty comedy on Netflix.

Gilmore Girls’ unique and striking humour helps to bring this seemingly boring pair of girls to life, as the viewer peeks into the suburban and unvaried events of their lives. The leading ladies, Rory and Lorelai, absorb their viewers into their riveting dialogue and endless pop- culture references, challenging contemporary fictional conventions, such as promoting the concept of being friends with your parent, and centering a story on a studious, quiet teen girl with a carefree, spontaneous mother. Due to this, the show becomes a perfect example of a series using compelling and entertaining characters to create a gripping narrative out of an uneventful setting, such as a small town in Connecticut. This helps create an air of relatability to the show, as it suggests to anyone watching that the charm of Rory and Lorelai does not come from their exciting circumstances, but from their unique view into the world that can supposedly be adopted by anyone watching. 

Because of this, the timely revival of a classic sitcom has taken the world by storm this season. Its unmissable warm, autumnal aesthetic can help any cold November morning turn into an exciting start to the day, as well as bringing intelligent humour to the minds of fans of all ages.