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I was pretty disappointed with the finale. I thought that I would either laugh, or cry, but I did neither. Just noticed it somewhat drive by. I agreed that they wrapped everything up nicely, but I would have appreciated either more witty banter, or poignant moments.
I cried and cried and cried. No, actually I wailed. I had to call a friend to calm me down cause I was taking this break up hard. Thanks Melissa! Although it was a bit sappy at times (look who’s talking)it ended great! I was moved by Richard’s apology to Lorelai but felt Emily could have at least hugged her just once…I will miss you so every Tuesday night. I still can’t bring myself to erase you off my DVR. I’ve not been this emotional since Alias ended.
I liked it. As messy as this season has been, the finale did what it was suppose to do. I especially like the last shot. Lorelei and Rory chatting away in the diner as the camera pulls back. Just like the very first episode.
You know MY arse is going to have opinions…
I seriously think those behind the decision to cancel the show should be place in a room alone with CatKirk! I mean, this was a great ending to a season, NOT a series. There were still loose ends that need to be tied together (uh, hello! Luke and Lorelai!). The only thing I like about this ending was that at least Rory was well on her way to being a journalist. After NOT going to Harvard, after NOT being with Logan, we at least got what we were promised from the beginning with her. I was well prepared to see this show end, but not as sudden as this. I mean, we know that the show was ending TWO weeks ago? That’s not enough time. Especially since the season had already wrapped. Writers aren’t given a chance to resolve things. Faithful viewers are barely given a chance to say farewell.
MIKE – I at least agree with you. Ending on the girls chatting away in the diner was the most appropriate last shot. From the start of the show to the end.
My wife and I watched the finale, and thought it was a great send off. The first time we watched the pilot episode, we were actually on our honeymoon relaxing. as such, she was in a tears for part of the show. have to say, the scene where they pull up to the tent, and see everyone gathered with signs was very touching. Not quite as perfect ending as six feet under, but pretty close.
I loved the final episode. Please bring them back once in awhile as a made for TV movie.
I thought it was frustrating at times. The story needed the huge events like Rory getting her dream job and Luke and Lorelai but the best series finales are the ones without the big events. That last shot was fitting but I found I was more bitter about the episode then I expected to be.
Plus no Paris, no Mrs. Kim. Thankfully Michelle got to be rude at the beginning.
I posted a complete review of the episode on my personal blog at:
http://www.mediaobsessed.com
I loved it. All the mother-daughter moments absolutely killed me, from “It’s too soon” to “You’ve given me everything I need.” And I think Luke-Lorelai was wrapped up – We know they’re starting over and we know they’re both happy, so I’m okay with just knowing that and not seeing it. Although I would love to somehow see their wedding someday.
I was pleasantly surprised that the finale was good. I know that we didn’t get complete closure on some story lines, but I really like that they ended with the world being wide open for Rory (affirming that she made the right decision about Logan). I do wish though that they would have decided sooner that this would be it so that we could have had some farewell specials…when Friends was ending we were inundated with farewell specials and interviews, etc. With GG it would have been nice to have at least one such show to acknowledge all that the series had been.
I thought that it was a good send off. Of course, I like everyone else was upset at the announcement that they were cancelling but it was time to say goodbye. I think the only thing I wish was done differently was having Luke and Lorelai get married and be starting their family. Marrying Christopher was a huge mistake because she never really loved him. It was always Luke and I felt a little cheated by the fact that they had teased us for 7 years and we didn’t get to see a final conclusion. Now what? Is Lorelai and Luke ever going to get married and live happily ever after? Anyway, I thought sending Rory off to conquer the world like that was great. That is what she always wanted to do and I was happy to see that the writers gave her a proper send off. We will miss you Gilmore Girls and all of Stars Hollow!
This last episode looked as thrown together as the re-enactment party for Rory. The only slightly touching moment for me was when Lorelai was looking down fondly on a sleeping Rory. You could almost hear what must have been Lorelai’s silent thoughts. I didn’t think the writing was very good this season, and feel the same about this episode.
you said it all….thank you and thanks to the writers on the show..I felt the same as you said to see them go, but as a mom myself I also cried for what is just so very true and right to do “give our kids roots & wings”….thanks again for summing it up.
Jean
I’d give it a 6 out of 10. Major points off for SPOILING THE KISS IN LAST WEEKS PREVIEW. Then there was the kinda lame reunion/send-off between Lane and Rory, Rory suddenly over Logan, no Paris (phone call even?) and no Mrs. Kim. But there was a lot to like in the ep – the final scene with Lorelei and Emily about the Friday Night Dinner was the best by far. Giving each of the supporting characters one last moment to shine was also great. The way the necklace was worked in was also top notch. But even with all that, I can’t help feeling somewhat deflated by the ending. Wish I could place my finger on it – oh wait that’s right, it’s because THEY SPOILED THE KISS IN LASTS WEEKS PREVIEW!!!
My last comment reviewed my complaints. Now I’m going to voice my LOVE of the show – which hopefully was obvious. I’m going to miss the Girls. And Stars Hollow. I will always have the DVDs – of which I own every season, but it won’t be the same. But at least in
every cup of coffee I drink,
every Star Trek episode I watch,
every snide remark I make to my boss,
every Metallica song I hear,
every hotel I sleep in,
every ugly baby christmas card I receive,
every cat hiss,
every poodle that crosses my path,
every London-themed party I attend,
every Paul Anka picture I view,
every prophetic dream of me and Luke,
every dinner I have with my parents,
every obscure indie musical group’s show I’m dragged to by my friends
every Joan & Melissa Rivers tv-appearance
every creme I brulee and inadvertantly set the table ablaze
every cake I eat
and so on…I know the Gilmore Girls will always be there smiling and ranting. As I will be…
Here’s to seven great years of tv-watching.
I think it ended very well. Beforehand I thought, “I’m sorry it will be off the air, but it’s a good time for it to end.” After watching the episode, I’m REALLY sad! I’m really going to miss it!
I loved the episode. Really glad Logan didn’t show up. I’m a huge L&L fan, and I felt that it was just right. Loved the last scene. I’m still wondering how ASP would have ended the show. Still curious.
i feel ambushed by your over the top, gushy love affair with the finale, which was not only cliched, but gave the impression that a freshman in english lit wrote the entire thing. it made us all yearn for Amy Sherman-Palladino. It also cleared my aggreviance that GG was ending — anything as bad as this season, capped off by the finale, deserves to die. I say this as a huge GG fan.
I was on the verge of tears through most of it, but I didn’t seriously start balling until the view of everyone cheering, standing under this huge tent with rain pouring down around them. That one scene alone symbolizes how much Rory (and Lorelai) mean to Stars Hollow (and to us). They will all truly be missed.
I related to this show on two major levels: I’m Lorelai’s age and have a tenuous relationship with a perfectionist mother. Surprisingly, I came to enjoy more aspects of the show than the original draws of Lauren Graham’s perk, wit, and 80’s pop culture references. I so want to know the backstory on the Kim family and was endlessly entertained by Lane and her sneaking around. My take on the Lane/Rory goodbye was one of appreciation. They deserved their moment because their relationship is so much bigger than was acknowledged during the past two hectic seasons. I was disappointed with this season overall, but very glad to that just enough was said, and just enough was left unsaid last night to give the illusion that Star’s Hollow and its citizens will continue their lives after the cameras leave them. I even bought the softer side of Luke last night as though he has grown up thanks to the children (daughter, niece) in his life. It’s inevitable, but even he can change. Nice.
I was prepared to be nonplussed, but dang if I didn’t wind up sobbing through about 75% of the episode. Especially when Richard tells Lorelai that Stars Hollow’s outpouring of love for Rory is also a testament to her mother.
But does anyone remember how Amy Sherman-Palladino used to say in interviews that she knew what the last two words of the series would be? Obviously, they weren’t used, but I really hope someone asks her just what those two words were. Because, frankly, I’m DYING to know.
Personally, I would have liked Rory to marry Logan. A double wedding with Lorelai and Luke would have been perfect.
As a devotee to this series and none other since it first began, I found myself weeping buckets last night. Didn’t feel it was written as overly gushy or by a lit student. In fact, I found it understated by Gilmore standards and just about pitch-perfect in portraying the complex emotions and relationships so inherent to this wonderful show. I will miss Stars Hollow, its citizens and of course, the Girls. But I feel so fortunate to have so many years of memories, watching this show with both my own girls – even having marathon GG parties. The Gilmore magic will carry on in repeats and DVDs. Thanks ASP, LG, AB, KB, EH, SP and the entire cast for an amazing run!
I thought they did this right. It was a challenge to wrap up so much in one season, but they did it. These last few episodes were great. I liked Rory going off earlier than expected and getting a dream job and NOT getting married! It was a girl power choice – she went out in a much more powerful, independent way – to conquer the world – make successes, make failures, live it all – and find a better partner – a little later. I liked Lorelei supporting her despite feeling torn up by Rory’s truly, final adult separation from her. I liked Luke pulling out all the stops and finally proving his love to Lorelei. I liked Lorelei letting down her defenses to go have a smooch with Luke. I bought it. One of the things that “sold” Lorelei on Luke in the first place was his genuine love and concern for Rory – so all the love (for BOTH girls) is still intact and it’s a good beginning to L/L’s new, improved, more mature relationship. Nice wrap-up to a series I have really enjoyed!
The last time I felt this sad about a show ending was when “The Mary Tyler Moore” show went off the air.
I thought the last show was good-the job Rory got grew out of what she’d been doing, the way lots of kids get jobs out of internships. We know how Luke and Lorelai will end up-who needs all the details and Lauren Graham wanted nothing to do with a wedding. Besides, Luke and Lorelai are too independent to get married. Having a kid, sure. Raising it together with more love than a kid could hope for-you bet. (Rory maybe be covering Obama, but the village of Stars Hollow raised her). But marriage, doesn’t make a lot of sense. Lorelai and her mom’s reconciliation-that happened earlier in the season over spreadsheets-the last show reinforced it. Emily’s affection for Rory-right on. And Richard’s comments about his daughter-right on mark as well. And the final scene in the diner-I went back and watched the series’ opening scene in the diner-what better way to close the series.
Oh yes, one last thing-the town I grew up in, Norwich, CT, was mentioned in the last episode-cool!
I think you captured my feelings of the finale perfectly in the article. And I would have loved one more Mrs. Kim (and Paris) moment as well! An all in all perfect ending to my favorite program of all time.
This was simply the perfect way to end the show. Rory left the nest, Lorelai and Luke reconciled, we got a glimpse of every townie except for Mrs. Kim, we got some good Richard and Emily moments, and there were enough tear-jerking moments to last a lifetime. “You’ve given me everything I need.” SOB! “It’s an honor to be your grandmother, Rory Gilmore.” SOB! Richard telling his daughter how great she was? Double sob. Lorelai watching Rory sleep? Come on, people. And lastly, Luke sewing tarps together for the party? So typical of his character where Rory and Lorelai were concerned.
I am glad everything wasn’t sewn up in a neat little package for us. It was realistic. We got a small glimpse of each major character’s future, and that was enough for me.
I hate when we get the storybook ending, and in the case of Luke and Lorelai, I feel that they really did these characters justice. I am glad they didn’t go the cheesy route and have them planning a wedding or anything.
After this season, I couldn’t care less for Rory and Lorelei anymore. It was frustrating watching them for so many years without the characters maturing. What I want is a spin-off for Mrs. Kim, Lane, and the twins. Oh, and Richard and Emily. Rory and Lorelei could make guests appearances for sweeps.
Came lately to The Girls, involved more with the Luke and Lorelei story. I loved the ending. It was a promise without being a promise – that their life will go on, and they will always be part of each other, even though we won’t see it.
So Rory and Logan don’t end up together? I feel like I have invested many many hours in the Rory-Logan relationship and it ended up coming to NOTHING? What a waste.
Another thing – I still do not know exactly how the Season 7 writers converted the NICEST guy – Marty – into a jerk. WHY did they do that??
Thanks goodness there was no APRIL!
That being said, this episode was sad and sweet. Lorelai – stunning to the final scene- carried this series on her back. It truly was one of the most entertaining and one of the best feel-good shows ever. I will sorely miss these characters.