Who are you and what have you done with my 'Gilmore Girls'?!

a.non Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 04:39 PM EST

Please tell me Lorelai will wake up next to Bob Newhart very soon and this has all been a dream, er nightmare.

Dani Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 02:03 PM EST

It just tickles me that for a show that is supposed to be so OVER Gilmore Girls is still generating 3 times as many comments as any other topic on the EW blog or over at TV Guide. You have to hand to GG for being so amazingly disappointing but still worthy of impassioned criticism.

Heartbroken Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 01:11 PM EST

Is it just me, or has the incomparable Kelly Bishop been replaced by those insipid Aerie girls... as much metaphorically as literally? It saddens me to think that the brain trust at the CW has decided that the Gilmores and those brats on One Tree Hill share the same target audience.

Green Gummi Bear Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 12:37 PM EST

What has really irked me lately is that these women have become your standard nighttime soap opera stereotypes. I know people love the OC or other similar shows, but I always found these woman refreshing. Now, not so much. They seem clingy, they need a man, they’re quick to leave a guy when he just found out he had a daughter (geeze, cut him some slack, he didn’t sleep with her mother in the past month or anything) but then have little problem screwing other guys up (hey, let’s break up/get married/sleep with a married guy/get divorced on a whim!) And as far as Lorelai ending up with Chris, that is such a sad cop out. Thousands of single mothers and daughters from broken homes could look up to these women because they were strong and it was just them against the world. Doesn’t mean they don’t want a man, either, it was the girls of Chitwood against them, the haughty mother, etc… They would have those worlds against them even if they had a man. But if she does end up with Chris, what’s that supposed to tell all these women now? You have no chance for a happy life if you’re not with the father of your child? Oh, and he has to be rich, just like your parents that your whole personality was built around NOT becoming… So give up being yourself, and become one of them, the OC of the East! Sad.

CJ Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 11:28 AM EST

I stopped being interested in this show when they had Rory sleep with a married Dean! All DOWN HILL from there. These were GREAT charachters, small town caring, loving people and now all it is is junk! HATE that all the small town story lines are gone, Taylor and all the whacko stuff that went on in Stars Hallow.

Loved how the GG's USED to be quirky, unique women, now they are portrayed as weak and spineless! Just how many times do we have to watch a women be used by a guy, here is Christopher once again after leaving his family to fend for themselves coming in like the good guy. It's sick, it's stupid and it's insulting!

I read these updates for only one reason, so CONFIRM for myself that my break up with GG's was the right thing to do! Married in Paris w/o Rory! GIVE ME A FLIPPIN BREAK!

Becca Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 10:45 AM EST

I think a lot of people can't see the forest for the trees with the Chris and Lorelai thing. I actually think the show is very heavy-handedly setting up a Luke/Lorelai reunion. They have so obviously made Chris the "anti-Luke" to set-up Lorelai inevitably having to choose between them. Chris, the romantic, rich guy, that has disappointed her time and time again through the years, or Luke, the man that has always been there for her when she needed him most. I am kind of disappointed because I like Chirs and Lorelai together. They have great chemistry and actually, you know, touch each other occasionally like people that are in love are suppose to do. Luke and Lorelai always looked like they were about to vomit after they kissed.

Laura Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 08:38 AM EST

Fact: Everytime Christopher shows up in Stars Hollow, he promises Loralei and Rory that he loves them and everything is now going to be different and they can finally be a family--blah, blah, blah. Then something happens(For example--Sherry), he breaks their hearts and ends up leaving town once again. He has been jerking our girls around for way too long. Christopher and Lorelei may have history but the relationship is toxic. If the three of them were meant to be a family, then they would have been a family years ago. Its time to let it go and move on.

grace Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 08:27 AM EST

I agree that the Palladinos messed everything up last year. The Luke's daughter and him shutting Lorelai out of it were incredibly stupid plot lines. He and Lorelai had great chemistry until the April thing. I really have a problem with the direction this show is going though, because Lorelai and Rory are supposed to be strong independent women, running from the world of Emily and Richard. If they both end up with millionaire WASPs, I'm going to feel like the whole seven years were just one big tease

megan Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 04:53 AM EST

Hey!!!! Looooooved Lorelai and Chris! And I hate the writers/producers/creator for not giving them a chance -- I know that Lorelai and Chris, no matter how good they are together, will HAVE TO BE ruined in the end for the sake of the blah pairing of Luke and Lorelai.

Lorelai and Chris together are more interesting to watch! Too bad people don't wanna give them a chance.

debra Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 03:23 AM EST

I agree Chris and Lorelai are a better FIT,her and luke didn't have the chemistry,I t never seemed to work.... I miss the relationship that was building within the whole Gilmore family.. I agree a mother and daughter soooo close but yet Rory wasn't told about the wedding??? True Gilmore are fans are watching,, but we can't be fooled...

Lola Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 02:16 AM EST

I'm so glad that so many of you agree with me that Lorelai and Chris is not such a bad thing. I thought I was the only one! Chris makes his mistakes, but he's kind and good hearted as well as sharp and funny so he and Lorelai complement each other. Luke's a loveable grouch but makes a much better friend than boyfriend.

I don't think it's out of character for Lorelai at all. She's a smart independent woman who has achieved a lot in her life and having done that, needs someone to share it with -just because a woman dosen't need a man, dosen't mean she can't want one. She used to have Rory, but now Rory's almost grown up and she's alone probably for the first time in her life. I think that it's perfectly natural to grab the opportunity for happiness with another person that she loves and who loves her when presented with it. Luke had his chance and he blew it. I just hope that Lorelai dosen't end up breaking Chris' heart since his feelings are so honest and genuine.

I do agree that some of the dialogue last night was hammy and almost cringe worthy, but isn't most romantic dialogue? I also enjoy Rory's obnoxious friends. The Snap, Crackle, Pop exchange seemed like Gilmore Girls of yore to me. Glad to see Marty back too. Maybe he can knock some sense into Rory re. the tool that is Logan and succeed where Jess failed last season.

Rosie Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 12:59 AM EST

I must add... People keep saying the show always led us to believe Lorelai would end up with Luke, and so that's how it should be. I unfortunately think that's how it'll end up--even though I love Christopher and think the Luke-Lorelai relationship has no chemistry. However, the show DID tease us for several seasons that Rory would go to Harvard... and where did she go? Yale. So Gilmore Girls is in the habit of red herrings. Maybe that's what the L/L flirtation was all these seasons (I hope, I hope).
Oh, and just another note, please, no more Marty on this show. He reminds me of John Mayer, and I can't stand to look at either.

rebecca Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 12:52 AM EST

I still laugh when I watch Gilmore Girls. I am still interested. All of the seasons have Lorelei and Rory rambling on. There are only certain people who can enjoy their senses of humor. I think it is totally believable that Lorelei is in a sense living in the moment. She isn't thinking clearly; she's just trying to live and be happy. I would be going crazy too if the man I loved, Luke, was so incredibly insensitive and unattentive as he has been since his surprise daughter showed up. I love that Lorelei gets to be romanced by Chris. I wish Rory would get a backbone and finally get a guy who deserves her. Logan was beyond annoying on his surprise visit.

Rosie Thu, Nov 16, 2006 at 12:48 AM EST

I can never get my comments to show up on the TV Watches for this show, so I'm going to vent here. What is wrong with everyone? The post-Palladino Gilmore Girls are the most watchable since Rory left for Yale. I almost stopped watching last season, what with the introduction of the poor man's Rory and Lorelai (is it on purpose that Luke's kid acts just like Rory and his old girlfriend acts a lot like Lorelai?), the increasingly long and insipid music rants Lane went on (we get it, Palladinos, you like obscure, boring music and are better at the pop culture game than the rest of us), and, especially, the screechy speeches they had my once beloved Lorelai launching into at every opportunity. The sweet, funny, witty girls had become whiny and loud. And don't get me started on the sexification of Rory. Anyway, this season has been a beautiful release for me--fewer idiot townies, no Luke and Lorelai supposedly being engaged yet never touching, and the wonderful surprise of Lorelai and Christopher making it to the... French courthouse? This show would be perfect if it simply revolved around Lorelai and her parents, no one else (Kelly Bishop is the QUEEN and Edward Herrman KING), but if Lorelai has to be with anyone, let Rory have her parents back together. Christopher at least has chemistry with Lorelai. So quit complaining. This season is the best in a long, long time.

Lisa Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 10:58 PM EST

Couldn't agree with you more, Ace. Everyone needs to just relax and see where this all goes. I also liked Rory's breakdown about what to do after college. It was whiney and mopey, but real. I had the very same reaction (except I didn't dye my hair pink) and I'm sure it's very common. The arty girls are annoying, but they are supposed to be. The are certainly no more so than those tools that Logan hung around with.

Judy D Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 10:57 PM EST

Ace, I think the problem here is that most of us CANNOT connect with these characters as they are being written. Frankly, if I knew someone in my life whose personality changed as drastically in one season as Lorelai's has, I would form an intervention. She is acting like a cult has gotten hold of her and brainwashed the Gilmore right out of her.

Elena Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 10:57 PM EST

The degree to which I'm disappointed in GG as of late...well, it can't even be described. I've watched it since day one, stuck with it through the admittedly stupid Rory-has-sex-with-married-Dean/Rory-quits-school-cuz-a-man-was-mean-to-her stages...but this is too much. I like Christopher just fine, but the past SIX SEASONS of this show have always had the theme that LUKE AND LORELAI would end up together. It was just a given. By now they should be married and having the twins from Lorelai's season 3 dream. How did things go so terribly wrong?! And, as someone with many GG fans as friends, I can say that NO ONE LIKES IT right now....though we're all too attached to stop watching. :(

I feel personally betrayed, which may be ridiculous...but I do. The wit/humor/perfection is all gone.

Judy D Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 10:52 PM EST

Jennie, I absolutely agree. I said to my husband that Lorelai would have mocked and ridiculed anyone she heard talking the way she and Chris were last night. Every excrutiating scene in Paris made me want to ff through. Unfortunately, I was watching in real time. LESSON LEARNED!

Keri Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 10:45 PM EST

If they seriously broke up Lorelai and Luke because Lauren Graham doesn't like him personally, I am appalled. Every person in the universe has to work with someone they don't like. Lauren Graham seems to be phoning it in this season, anyway.

And in "Dirty Dancing"? Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze HATED HATED each other, and it didn't matter because they were professional.

Oh, my "Gilmore Girls", where have you gone?

Ace Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 10:40 PM EST

I'm not sure what everyone is complaining about here. I think that the new writer is doing a good job with the show. I don't particularly like Rory's dependence on Logan (b/c I think Logan's a tool and a half), but I like what Lorelai and Christopher have developed into. Remember: she chose chris to be hers and that was one of the most mature things that Lorelai has done on this show. I like the art kids that Rory made nice with. There's still a lot of things to work with here involving our lovely girls in stars hollow. And, on top of that, Lane's pregnancy will give her a way to get back into the show and reconnect with the gilmores. I have watched this show since season one, and I like the unpredictability of the characters now. I like that Rory dropped out for a semester and hangs around with art kids. I like that Lorelai's married and back with Chris of all people. Jump out of your comfort zone and follow the show and relate to the characters. Everyone has periods like this where they throw caution to the wind.

meme Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 10:26 PM EST

I agree with you Zip -except for the part about Logan -he's a tool and everytime I see him (even when he was on Veronica Mars) I just want to kick his butt. A lot of people seem worried that Christopher will hurt Lorelai, but it is clearly the other way around. He's had his fair share of screw ups (getting married in Paris=bad idea), but he's a nice guy who wants to do right by her and Rory and unless the show ends this season with the two of them happily ever after, he's just going to end up with his poor little heart served to him on the Lorelai Gilmore platter. (Remember Max anyone?)

Zip Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 10:20 PM EST

I like the art girls. I like April. I've always liked Zach. I enjoy Logan (who will be returning full time to New York shortly apparently.) I even don't mind poor, wealthy Christopher. I just don't feel like watching him get his heart ripped out because he's yet another delaying plot twist in the Luke-Lorelai relationship. You know it's just going to be a big waste of time, so it makes it boring to watch, especially since we get much less of Stars Hollow. But control freak Rory's senior angst over not knowing where her adult life is going to go was actually kind of good. The show still hits spots, just not perhaps as easily as it used to. I will watch till the end, but the end is near I'm guessing.

meme Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 08:11 PM EST

oh! I'm not done.

Rory's new friends are obnoxious and silly, but I like that she's at least made some friends apart from Logan and his band of idiots. When you're in college you're supposed to have obnoxious and silly friends and die your hair pink.

I like that Marty's back and love that Rory can't figure out why he's less than warm toward her. Typical Gilmore girl that she is, she's so self absorbed that she can't see why he might have been hurt by the way she ripped out his heart and trampled all over it in front of the unworthy Logan and his even unworthier friends. Having him back in the picture is classic story telling. I'm sure Rory's read Great Expectations. She should give it another look.

meme Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 08:00 PM EST

Let's all get some perspective people. It's just a tv show. If you don't like it, don't watch it. Stop all the moaning and groaning and let those of us who still enjoy it (and I know I'm not the only one) watch in peace without the weekly b**** fest. You people all wanted Luke and Lorelai together and now you're just bitter.

miranda Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 07:48 PM EST

i used to love gilmore girls. i watched religiously, bought the dvds... but last night, i watched walker texas ranger on the hallmark channel instead. do you hear that, david rosenthal? i picked CHUCK NORRIS over you.

shana Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 07:14 PM EST

I am in grad school and usually haev an evening class on Tuesdays. My prof was sick this week so I decided to watch GG. I didn't really watch last year either but I knew somehow Chris was with Lorelei now. Anyway I was really disappointed wth the lack of chemistry I felt between Lorelei and Chris. Whenever he showed up in early seasons it was really hot but now its like they are talking to a wall. Weird. I miss Dave and Lane too but that ship has sailed. Seth is with Summer hopefully. Anyway I digress. I guess I'll just have to rent the early seasons or something to enjoy the show again.

Leigh Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 07:05 PM EST

I was unaware that Lauren Graham didn't like Scott Patterson. Is there some news article somewhere that anyone has a link too about it?

Jeff Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 07:03 PM EST

When was last night's episode supposed to have taken place? Rory would only have had to give up her editorship at the end of the school year, which makes sense given everyone's panic about the impending graduation. Did they really speed time up to May of next year?

KitchenMaus Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 07:01 PM EST

It seems like the writers need to learn the lesson Marc Cherry did with last season's Desperate Housewives. All the central characters are spending too much time apart! The show is best when Rory and Lorelai are bantering, and when Rory and Lane actually remember they're best friends. Does Rory even know Lane is having TWINS? Hello? That is pretty big news for your BFF not to know! Get these folks all back together so they share some screentime, even if it's just them talking on their cell phones!

lauren Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 06:48 PM EST

I just don't have time anymore to discuss at length why the show stinks now. But it does stink!

Vicky Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 06:39 PM EST

I still get a few laughs out of the show every now and then. But it seems like this year the writers just got stuck from the debacle that was last season. I truely blame that on ASP. She's the one who thought it would be a great idea for Rory to drop out of school. That storyline was the downfall of the show. This season, all I'm asking for is more interaction between the characters. They're all off in their own little worlds. We won't ever care about the other characters unless they're connected to Lorelai or Rory again.

Claire Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 06:11 PM EST

Amy Sherman-Palladino firebombed Stars Hollow last year on her way out of town. David Rosenthal had the chance to go back and defuse the bomb, but instead he's thrown gasoline on the fire with this ridiculous elopement. I just can't buy the L/C "romance." It may have worked 3 or 4 seasons ago, but their time has passed and now this marriage just seems like one more contrivance to keep Luke (I miss you, Luke!) and Lorelai apart. What they should have done was marry off L/L and use this last season to tie up the storylines -- the relationship between Lorelai and her parents; what Rory will do after college and L/L building their own family together.

cj Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 06:11 PM EST

The palladinos scrwed things up the everwood dude,god bless him,has to fix things and by lorelia's facial expression things might get better.i have faith in everwood dude.

Claire Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 06:11 PM EST

Amy Sherman-Palladino firebombed Stars Hollow last year on her way out of town. David Rosenthal had the chance to go back and defuse the bomb, but instead he's thrown gasoline on the fire with this ridiculous elopement. I just can't buy the L/C "romance." It may have worked 3 or 4 seasons ago, but their time has passed and now this marriage just seems like one more contrivance to keep Luke (I miss you, Luke!) and Lorelai apart. What they should have done was marry off L/L and use this last season to tie up the storylines -- the relationship between Lorelai and her parents; what Rory will do after college and L/L building their own family together.

Nicole Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 06:04 PM EST

Wow - I agree that it has declined in quality (particularly dialogue - whoever said it seems forced this year, I couldn't agree more, particuarly Lorelai's stream-of-consciousness rambling). However, I don't hate it at all - I still am really enjoying it. As someone who was once a major Luke & Lorelai fan I have totally switched alliances to Chris. He's adorable, funny, they have a history together, he's Rory's DAD...I'm really liking them together.

Granted, part of the reason I'm not pro-Luke anymore is the ridiculous story of April. That whole thing was a mess. They way the character dealt with it was a mess. It kind of turned me off of Luke. But I'm still watching and enjoying and now I'm rooting for Chris & Lor.

P.S. - Am I the only one that actually loves Lane and Zach? I miss Dave as much as everyone else, but I'm loving the L&Z storyline this year!!

Erin Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 05:55 PM EST

Indeed. I thought Rory dropping out of Yale was actually a really cool idea that had a lot of potential but the flipside of that was that she had to have some at least semi-profound realization of confidence that wound up being more about her relationship with Logan than anything else. Blech.

Also, seriously, what was the deal with Mrs. Kim last night? She's always been written as an "other" but that was usually about her religion not her "kooky Asian-ness". Ick.

Kitty Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 05:54 PM EST

I wanted to like GG this year - I really did. But c'mon! Roger that on fast forwarding through Rory's two new vapid BFFs. Huh? Loralei and Chris get MARRIED - without even telling Rory? I have always loved Laine - have always hated whatshisname now Laine's husband. I still miss her old BF who is now on the OC. (sorry - bad with names) Grrrrr. This show has jumped. :-(

Susan Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 05:53 PM EST

I am a devoted and faithful fan but I've been disappointed with character progression on the show since Rory slept with Dean. I have to say that I can't totally blame the new staff for the status of the show. ASP drove the plot into a strange place for Lorelai and Christopher and abandoned them there, asking a new producer to help them find their way. I've always liked their chemistry together but where were they supposed to go from that awful season finale last year?

Barb Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 05:48 PM EST

Actually, I saw a ray of hope last night. Could it be that Lorelai loves Chris but isn't IN LOVE with him? The two of them are living out their teenage fantasy: having a glorious time in Paris, a very romantic city. Once they are back home, the look on her face spoke volumes. Maybe there is a divorce in their future!!!
Rory was understandably upset that Marty acted as if he didn't know her. The only possibility that still keeps him as a good guy is that he might have told his current girlfriend that he once really liked/loved a girl who didn't return his feelings. Marty wouldn't want his girlfriend to begin to think it might be her new friend Rory. This little jolt of reality for Rory just might help her get back to the person she used to be, and that must involve breaking up with Logan. On her "meltdown" about the scary future, I'm willing to cut her some slack. She has been the darling of Stars Hollow, Chilton (ultimately), and Yale and usually a really nice person. Whenever anything has gone wrong in the past, Rory has fallen apart. At least this is true to her character. Let's hope that the writers go back to the wonderful characters and connections that have made GG such a great show in the past--and please stop using the word "amazing" so often.

kinglouieXVIII Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 05:34 PM EST

Patti: There are obviously some elements of the show that you still like. Otherwise you would not still be watching it. All shows have weak moments. As much as I worship BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (aka the greatest show in television history), I have to admit Season 6 was a low point. All shows go thru transitions.

Fran: Yes, I do realize that this is a blog and that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. However, spending soooooo much time on something that you hate is simply stupid. I'm not saying that this Sophia chick can't dislike the show. All I'm pointing out is that if you don't like it, watch something else.

That would be like me hating CSI but still catching all three versions of the show every week in hopes of NOT seeing any corpses.

kevin Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 05:31 PM EST

This show jumped the shark last year when Luke started hiding his annoying and perky (and did I say annoying) nerd of a daughter from Lorelai, the woman he once told, "I'm in, I'm all in" when it came to their relationship. This season it caught the shark and gave it to Sookie, who flayed it, roasted it and served it with marmelade, because I can't believe how this once brilliant series has tumbled. I keep hoping it's all a dream, and Lorelai is going to wake up and either find that she's still on her first date with Luke, or Bobby Ewing is in her shower. Either way, it'd be better than what's happening this season.

kayla Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 05:18 PM EST

Don't worry the show cannot be called Gilmore Girls anymore. Didn't get page 6 of the memo? The show is now called Mrs Hayden and Rory Gilmore

Vance Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 05:09 PM EST

I'm totally in denial about it (april? lalalalalala)...

but I still enjoy it despite the fact that half the characters are acting out of sync since last year and that the dialogue this year seems forced. Still, I've actually always like Christopher and him and Lor always seemed to have a good connection so I actually DO buy this plotline. Still, they should have brought Marty back a LONG time ago and too bad Dave Rigowski moved to The OC. Plus, I'm not sure how long they can drag on Logan. It was good to start with but it should have ended a long time ago.

Mike Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 05:08 PM EST

Have to agree with the "Where's Rory's Job At?" comment. Seriously, can anyone explain to me what happened with the Stamford Eagle-Gazette or whatever it was called? Also -- yes, this season is at best pointless and at worst ruining the legacy of the series.

Jennie Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 05:08 PM EST

I almost gagged (as would the old Lorelai and Rory if they were watching) at the "I love yous" and schmaltzy kiss in front of the Eiffel Tower view. It has turned into the kind of show the Girls themselves would mock. So sad.

Kristen Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 05:07 PM EST

I, too, have bailed on my once-favorite show. Two weeks ago to be exact. My roommate and I discovered the show half-way through its first season when we were sophomores in college and I was a devoted fan from then on. I hated most of last season, was astonished by the once driven Rory quitting Yale, got very sick of the lack of chemistry between Lorelai and Luke as well as sick of the fact that their whole relationship involved the once witty, outspoken Lorelai not ever saying any of what she was thinking and Luke just grunting. But they were my girls, so I stuck it out. But this season, I absolutely agree with Sophia's comments: I just don't care. I can't stand to watch an entire episode of this drivel and I prefer to remember the girls as they were, not as they are now.

Anne Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 04:59 PM EST

I agree that the show went bad plotwise the minute Luke's daughter appeared. His not telling Lorelei about April and then not letting her know his kid was completely unbelievable. It made Luke unlikable, and it was hard to root for him and Lorelei to be together. Now they've made Chris into a nice guy only to turn him into a jerk again when it's time for Lorelei to get back together with Luke.

Lexi Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 04:54 PM EST

I thought GG went really wrong plot-wise last season but I still loved watching the show because the dialogue and characters were so amazing. To me, the dialogue is just so wrong that's its not even GG anymore. Despite almost seven years of watching the show every Tuesday, I decided to stop watching it last week so that I wouldn't have this season ruining my memories of the show (I'm the same age as Rory's character and went through a lot of the same things at the same time and it really meant a lot to me to see a smart, shy, respectful teenaged girl portrayed on television). Looking at the recaps of this episode, I'm glad I stopped when I did.

Anyway, I'm now watching Friday Night Lights at that time on Tuesday without any lingering feelings of regret.

Nick Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 04:52 PM EST

Yeah, I am still watching the show but last nights show was almost TOO much, when did these girls become so weak, Rory and Loralei have always been these great strong characters, now they seem weak. I kinda hope this is the last season. I miss the smart pop culture references. Last week Christopher actually said "Make It Work" I hope he was talking about the show.

Fran Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 04:47 PM EST

kinglouieXVIII - Chill out. In case you didn't realize, this is a BLOG on EW and they are allowed to speak their mind. That's kind of the point. You're speaking your opinion so it gives you no right to tell someone else ont to. A lot of fans can't stand the way things are going this year and with good reason. That doesn't mean that we hate the show anymore and can't watch it.

Media Maven Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 04:41 PM EST

I checked out when the creators found Luke a daughter he didn't know he'd fathered. Did watch this season's premiere and laughed out loud when Kirk crashed a car into Luke's diner. Good stuff, that. But although I've always preferred the dynamic between the actors who play "Lorelai and Christoper", it feels like the showrunners had to arbitrarily kill the romance between "Lorelai and Luke" because of Lauren Graham's well-documented antipathy to Scott Patterson. Good shows can go bad when actors stop getting along (can't you see the tension in every one of "Burke's" scenes on Grey's Anatomy now that you know about his history of violence on sets).

Patti Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 04:41 PM EST

Sorry King Louie, but the point is that we are lovers of Gilmore Girls and we don't want it wrecked. I used to live for this show every week, now I TIVO and watch Wed morning, usually fast forwarding through most of it. I used to cry half the time I watched that show, I love to cry at sentimental TV moments, but seriously Lorelei is just sappy this year, Rory = boring, give me more Luke and Richard and Emily. I am not going to stop watching, I have too many years invested, but I am not enjoying it.

kinglouieXVIII Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 04:36 PM EST

Oh, for the love of all that is holy...SHUT UP! If you don't like the show, STOP WATCHING IT. Let others who are still enjoying it...well enjoy it.

You obviously still like it by the way you analyzed last night's episode. Go watch The Biggest Loser or some other far more intelligent primetime programming.

Lora Wed, Nov 15, 2006 at 04:36 PM EST

Very. Actually, I've kinda been living in denial. I keep telling myself "Sure the dialouge is contrived and the plots are spinning out of control, but it's still Rory and Loralei, right?" but after last night I think I may have to go the way of many others and dump the GGs before they can really hurt me.