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Gilmore Girls follows the life of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother-daughter duo living in Stars Hollow, Connecticut. The series is famous for evoking feelings of nostalgia and a yearning for small-town life and provides a healthy dose of entertainment that includes humor and drama.
The lasting impact of the iconic show leaves one craving for something similar after finishing it. For those who cannot get enough and want to experience the comfort of close-knit relationships, fall vibes, and clever repartees—below are some similarly themed shows one can binge.
Never Have I Ever, Parenthood, Mom, and more fascinating shows to watch after Gilmore Girls
Here's a list of some exciting shows that viewers can watch:
- Never Have I Ever
- Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
- Parenthood
- This Is Us
- Mom
- Derry Girls
1) Never Have I Ever (Available on Netflix)
Created by Mindy Kaling, Never Have I Ever shares a striking similarity with Gilmore Girls. Like Lorelai and Rory, the Netflix series also revolves around single parent Nalini and her teenage daughter Devi, who try to balance their relationship while maintaining their head-strong individuality.
Like Rory, Devi is an overachiever, trying to navigate the difficulties of adolescence. The show is a landmark in South Asian representation and contains comedy and drama.
2) Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (Available on Netflix)
This list will be incomplete without mentioning the reboot of Gilmore Girls. Released in 2016, this miniseries by Netflix is four episodes long, standing for each season of the year. In the show, we see the now grown-up Rory as a freelance journalist, attempting to write a book about her relationship with her mother. On the other hand, Lorelai is trying to get back to normalcy after the death of her father.
The reboot brings back much-loved characters from the original seasons, and the viewers are also offered some interesting drama. So, fans are welcome to go ahead and watch yet another dose of Rory and Lorelai's shenanigans.
3) Parenthood (Available on Hulu)
For those who developed a strong attachment to the character of Lorelai (played by Lauren Graham), here is one more show spearheaded by Graham. This drama also sees the actress playing the role of an eccentric single parent. Parenthood focuses on the lives of multiple generations of one Braverman family. Graham's character, Sarah Braverman, raises two defiant teenagers while trying to find her artistic footing.
Unlike Gilmore Girls, Sarah's relationship with her parents is more cordial. However, similar to the show, Sarah does not shy away from mouthing sharp wit. However, this show is a little more somber.
4) This Is Us (Available on Hulu)
Centered around the life of a trio of siblings (Kate, Randall, and Kevin) and their parents, This Is Us is an all-out family drama. The show lends a cozy vibe similar to Gilmore Girls due to its cinematography, complicated relationships, and striking music.
The show jumps back and forth between the present and the past, and many of the family's hidden secrets and traumas are revealed. This show is for those who are on the lookout for an emotional rollercoaster ride.
5) Mom (Available on Amazon Video)
This sitcom is sure to fill the vacuum of mother-daughter relationships left by Gilmore Girls. Much bolder in plot, the show Mom tells the story of Christy (Anna Faris) and her daughter Bonnie (Allison Janney), both recovering alcoholics and trying their best to straighten their lives and be sober.
While the show deals with serious topics like homelessness, addiction, and relapse, Mom reminds the viewer of Lorelai and Rory's dynamic with its framework of mother-daughter relationships.
6) Derry Girls (Available on Netflix)
Created by Lisa McGee, Derry Girls is one of the most successful comedy shows in recent times. The series is for those who enjoyed Gilmore Girls' fast-paced dialogue and wit. It stars Nicola Coughlan and Saoirse-Monica Jackson, among others. It revolves around the capers of five teenagers from Derry attending a Catholic school amidst brewing political tensions in Northern Ireland in the 90s.
However, apart from the serious backdrop, the show's particular style of Irish humor will leave one in splits. The acting of all the cast members has been critically praised, and there is a sense of warmth one is sure to feel.
While Gilmore Girls is a show in its own league, many exciting offerings steadily come up to enthrall viewers. Fans of the show are welcome to give these shows a try.
