November 17th 2024.
The Gilmore Girls has always been a beloved show, but there's something about it that makes it the perfect watch during the autumn season. It's just like how Mariah Carey's music is great all year round, but there's a special magic to it during Christmas. Similarly, the Gilmore Girls has its own charm that is elevated during the autumn months.
Fans of this iconic 2000s TV show have made it a tradition to start their annual rewatch on September 1st. But have you ever wondered why this series has become so closely associated with the fall season? The concept of the show itself isn't particularly autumnal - it's a heartwarming comedy-drama about the lives of single mother Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory, and their close bond. It's a story about love, family, and finding your place in the world.
Despite its original air date being 24 years ago, the Gilmore Girls has remained popular, in part due to its strong association with autumn. In fact, according to Neilson's streaming roundup, the show was in the top 10 charts for 65 out of 104 weeks in 2022 and 2023, with almost half of its appearances being during the months of September to December.
As autumn arrives, social media is filled with fans rejoicing at the start of their annual rewatch. One fan on Twitter wrote, "Gilmore Girls literally owns autumn and you can't tell me otherwise." Another fan, Azzie Wainwright, added, "Ah, the perfect season for cozy nights and witty banter. Nothing like the charm of Stars Hollow in the fall."
But why exactly are the Gilmore Girls and autumn so perfectly intertwined? Well, it all goes back to the show's origins.
The creator of the Gilmore Girls, Amy Sherman-Palladino, took a trip to Connecticut during the autumn season and was struck by the small-town feel, with its hayrides, pumpkin patches, and hot apple cider. She said, "It almost felt ridiculous - the jaded woman that I am, I was like, 'This is like central casting laid this out for us. People don't live like this.' But they do in some places, and that creatively fed me the rest of the show."
It was this trip that inspired the beloved show, and it just so happened that the pilot was also shot during the fall season. From then on, autumn became a significant part of the show's aesthetic and theme.
In fact, the show's creator made it a rule to always coincide with the release of the pumpkin spice latte. She said, "Whenever the pumpkin spice latte came out, we had to be out there." This further solidified the show's association with autumn.
One interesting fact about the show is that summer isn't really a thing in Stars Hollow. Except for the Netflix miniseries revival, A Year in the Life, summer is completely skipped over. Instead, the focus is on the beginning of a new academic year, which usually happens in September. This perfectly aligns with the show's original air date, further reinforcing the connection between the Gilmore Girls and autumn.
As we follow the lives of Lorelai and Rory, we'll never hear them complaining about autumn. In fact, they embrace everything the season has to offer, from fresh starts to cozy nights in with Chinese takeout. This is uplifting for viewers who may also be experiencing the same conditions. As one fan on Reddit pointed out, "There's so many California shows and even New York shows seem to often skip the cold seasons or at least not show too much of the weather. Gilmore Girls really looks like there's seasons, while still having the characters spend time outside and looking a bit cold."
Plus, as the nights get longer and colder, we all crave more TV time, and the Gilmore Girls has plenty of episodes to keep us entertained. With 153 episodes over seven seasons, plus the bonus four from the reboot, there's enough to keep you warm until December.
The show's aesthetic also has a strong autumnal energy. From the title sequence, with its shots of a quaint town surrounded by trees with a burnt orange filter, to the hay bale mazes, pumpkins, and warm coffees, the show's vibe is clear. The town is always ready to celebrate Thanksgiving and Halloween, and the decorations reflect this.
Another thing that fans love about the show is the fashion. Lorelai and Rory's style is regularly celebrated on social media, with Pinterest boards and Instagram feeds dedicated to their outfits. And let's not forget Rory's iconic cream wooly jumper - it's a fan favorite.
But perhaps the most significant reason for the Gilmore Girls' association with autumn is the feeling of warmth and safety that the show provides. In Stars Hollow, there are no real villains or serious conflicts. The main characters may face some challenges, but they always have each other's support. As one fan on Reddit put it, "For me, it's like a comfy warm blanket, it's an antidote to the sadness that bites when the days get shorter and darker."
All these elements combined have made the Gilmore Girls the ultimate autumnal series. So as the season of pumpkin spice and falling leaves arrives, let's raise our mugs of coffee and join Lorelai and Rory as they make the most of the fall season. After all, as Lorelai once said, "I can always trust the Gilmores to find the magic in darker days."
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