Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life is a 4-episode limited series, which premiered 25 November 2016 on Netflix.[2][3] It was acquired by the CW for a Thanksgiving airing in 2020.[4]
Synopsis[]
Picking up nine years after we last dropped in on the whimsical Connecticut town, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life finds each of our leading ladies at a major crossroad: Lorelai’s relationship with Luke is at an unnerving standstill; Rory’s budding journalism career in New York has stalled before it's even begun; and Emily’s world is turned upside down following the untimely passing of her beloved husband, Richard.
Plot[]
The first episode commences approximately four months after Richard Gilmore has passed away.[5] Luke and Lorelai are not married... yet – they are now engaged![6] Rory teaches at Chilton (at least part time/guest lecturing).[7] There is a musical taking place in Stars Hollow and, judging by the look of Rory and Lorelai's outifts, set in the '70s?[8]
Starring[]
- Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore[9]
- Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore[10]
- Kelly Bishop as Emily Gilmore[10]
- Scott Patterson as Luke Danes[10]
- Melissa McCarthy as Sookie St. James[11]
- Keiko Agena as Lane Kim[10]
- Yanic Truesdale as Michel Gerard[12]
- Liza Weil as Paris Geller[10]
- and Sean Gunn as Kirk Gleason[13]
Supporting cast
- Jackson Douglas as Jackson Belleville[14]
- Emily Kuroda as Mrs. Kim[15]
- Sally Struthers as Babette Dell[16]
- Liz Torres as Miss Patty[17]
- Michael Winters as Taylor Doose[18]
- Ted Rooney as Morey Dell[19]
- David Sutcliffe as Christopher Hayden[20]
- Matt Czuchry as Logan Huntzberger[21]
- Milo Ventimiglia as Jess Mariano[22][23]
- Jared Padalecki as Dean Forester[20]
Recurring cast
- Alex Borstein as Drella[6]
- Rose Abdoo as Gypsy[24]/Berta
- Mike Gandolfi as Andrew[25]
- Brian Tarantina as Bootsy[6]
- John Cabrera as Brian Fuller
- Todd Lowe as Zack Van Gerbig[26]
- Jim Jansen as Reverend Archie Skinner[6]
- Sebastian Bach as Gil[27]
- Chris Eigeman as Jason Stiles[28]
- Danny Strong as Doyle McMaster[29]
- Vanessa Marano as April Nardini[30]
Minor cast
- Dakin Matthews as Headmaster Charleston[31]
- Biff Yeager as Tom[32]
- Aris Alvarado as Caesar[33]
- Carole King as Sophie Bloom[34]
- Alex Borstein as Miss Celine[6]
- Gregg Henry as Mitchum Huntzberger[35]
- Nick Holmes as Robert[36]
- The above actors have all been confirmed to reprise their characters.
- Scott Cohen did not return as Max Medina[6], nor did Wayne Wilcox return as Marty.[37]
New characters[]
- Ezra Dewey as Steve Van Gerbig, Lane's 9-year-old son
- Lucas Jaye as Kwan Van Gerbig, Lane's 9-year-old son
- Claudia de Vasco as Clementina[38]
- Carolyn Hennesy as Toni, a member of the DAR[39]
- Dan Bucatinsky as Jim Nelson, a magazine editor
- Brandon Ruiter as Damon, an 'eager 20-something'
- Jack Carpenter as Paul, 30-something
- Sutton Foster as Violet
- Mae Whitman as Marcy[40]
- Stacey Oristano as Allie[41]
- Bailey De Young as Heidi[42]
- Alex Kingston as Naomi Shropshire[43]
Format[]
Each 90-minute episode is named after a season, i.e. 'Winter', 'Spring', 'Summer' and 'Fall', which is also the famous chorus of Gilmore Girls title song artist Carole King's new theme song, 'You've Got a Friend'.[44]
Episodes[]
| # | EP # | TITLE | WRITTEN BY | DIRECTED BY | AIRDATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 1 | Winter |
Amy Sherman-Palladino | Amy Sherman-Palladino | 25 November 2016 |
| 155 | 2 | Spring |
Daniel Palladino | Daniel Palladino | 25 November 2016 |
| 155 | 3 | Summer |
Daniel Palladino | Daniel Palladino | 25 November 2016 |
| 157 | 4 | Fall |
Amy Sherman-Palladino | Amy Sherman-Palladino | 25 November 2016 |
Trivia[]
- Season 8 was temporarily titled Gilmore Girls: Seasons.[45]
- Shooting commenced February 2, 2016[45] and concluded May 10, 2016.[3]
- There is more background story for Michel Gerard.[46]
- All episodes are directed and have been written by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino.[44]
- Each episode (or chapter) runs 90 minutes.[47][48][9][49][50]
- The infamous 'last four words' of the series were featured![51]
- Both Graham and Bishop stated that fans would not be disappointed in the story.[51][52]
- Creator Sherman-Palladino and husband Daniel Palladino pitched the seasonal four-installment series around May 2015.[44]
- Gilmore Girls being put on Netflix played a large part in making the revival happen.[44]
- Season seven, which did not involve the original series creator, is accounted for.[53]
- Jared Padalecki appears in one scene as Dean Forester, which Padalecki stated is really good and he felt, personally, that he got closure for the character[54].
- The death of Richard Gilmore, portrayed by the late Edward Herrmann, who passed away in December 2014, was a part of and respectfully influenced the story.[53]
- Lane's twin boys appeared[47] in 2 episodes: Winter (8.01) and Fall (8.04)[55].
- Along with a plethora of new characters.[47]
- Lorelai's dog, Paul Anka, also appears.[56].
- Mae Whitman portrayed Lauren Graham's daughter on NBC drama Parenthood.
Photos[]
Videos[]
Media[]
- All the Cameos to Watch Out for in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (VULTURE • NOVEMBER 2016)
- On the Heightened Sense of Privilege in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (VULTURE • NOVEMBER 2016)