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Gilmore Girls was a massive success for the WB and later The CW. It’s been cited as one of the top 100 shows of all time, and we’re not here to dispute that fact. Gilmore Girls revolved around two characters in particular, Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel). The mother and daughter pair are famous for talking a mile a minute while navigating their lives and rushing headfirst toward their goals. As such, their series was always equal parts motivating and cozy.
The Autumnal Magic of Stars Hollow
Part of the reason Gilmore Girls has such a cozy vibe is certainly because of the characters and the overall cozier feel to the story. However, it also has a lot to do with Stars Hollow. The story of Gilmore Girls is set in a small town in Connecticut called Stars Hollow. We’re talking about the kind of small town where everybody knows everybody’s business, and it’s (mostly) safe to walk down the middle of a street.
It’s the people of Stars Hollow that really make this town feel alive, and boy, are there some creative characters in this mix. Most fans are probably immediately listing out their favorites: Luke, Miss Patty, Lane, Mrs Kim, Jackson, Sookie, Babette, etc. Let us not forget the quirkiest of the bunch, Kirk!
Stars Hollow is a sleepy backdrop for the series. The town square feels like home, complete with Luke’s Diner, a picturesque gazebo, and more. Then there are the many festivals of Stars Hollow, giving excuses for our favorite leading ladies to don comfortable sweaters and head outside.
The Love of Coffee, Food, and Books
If there’s one thing viewers can count on Gilmore Girls to provide, it’s a whole lot of pop culture references. Maybe it’s the coffee that fuels these fast-paced conversations, because there are dozens of different references in each conversation. Everything from modern shows to film, theater, literature, politics, and more.
Lorelai and Rory highlight a particular love of food and coffee; most scenes involving the two of them either have them eating or craving food. Relatable. Their love of all things junk food is balanced out by Emily Gilmore’s love of all the finer cuisines of the world. Granted, her palette is hardly the central focus of the series.
Where Stars Hollow is a love letter to all things Autumn, Gilmore Girls as a whole is a letter to book lovers everywhere. Rory is a nerdy gal who would be horrified to be left without a book (or ten). She’s always dropping the name of a title, and that has motivated many fans to try and read through her massive list of books.
