“Gilmore Girls,” set in the idyllic storybook town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, was a popular 2000-2007 television series with a devoted following of millions of fans who make pilgrimages to the recreated Stars Hollow set and purchase Luke’s Diner memorabilia.Set in a small town with New England charm, with lovable characters and lavish sets, viewers are drawn into its community and storylines as they navigate complicated family relationships and friendships.Viewers, at multiple levels, relate to a variety of characters, from quirky to difficult to delightful to amusing, drawing mother and daughter fans, who take note of their interactions and find common ground in the storylines.It’s the kind of show where viewers often see themselves in the characters and find comfort in watching them process life. A show where they curl up on the couch, wrap up in a warm blanket with their favorite hot beverage, and binge-watch.My Initial Hope for “Gilmore Girls”In the beginning, when the show first aired, I was hopeful, as it seemed like a fun mother-daughter show, a pro-life kind of story of a young single mother who kept and raised her beautiful baby daughter.I hope it will be a show that mothers and daughters watch together, one that draws them closer.Although I initially got caught up in its cozy, mother-daughter theme and the lovely, lush small-town settings, I eventually started recognizing its flaws.The following are nine reasons why I stopped watching “Gilmore Girls.”9 Reasons to Say GoodbyePhoto credit: ©Getty Images/fizkes
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