Comments on: Random TV Tidbits for a Tuesday

By: Todd W in NC

Todd W in NC — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:12:31 +0000

Unfortunately, I found last night’s episode painful to watch until the last 15 minutes.

The stuff with the hay bale maze was an attempt to bring back the classic Stars Hollow feel, but somehow, I can’t quite put my finger on why, but it just didn’t feel right. Perhaps the worst part was how big a deal people made it, like a maze is really that fascinating. I can understand Taylor being obsessed with it, but not everyone else.

The show did get a little better when Lorelai and Logan had their conversation in the kitchen and when Luke and Lorelai apologized to each other. Unfortunately, the apologizies feel too little too late. Although it’s obvious that Luke and Lorelai are working towards getting back together, or at least a friendly plutonic reconciliation, it feels kind of forced. If they do get back together, I doubt it will feel natural and magical like it did in seasons four and five. They’ve just gone too far in the opposite direction and the chemistry is gone.

I agree with Becky that this show used to be sooo good. I find I have to avoid TiVo’ing old episodes on ABC Family or watching the DVDs or it will just depress me that much more about how things have turned out in seasons six and seven. At one time, I considered this show my 2nd favorite show of all time (after Babylon 5), but ever since the last few episodes of season five, the show hasn’t just jumped a shark, it’s sprouted wings and swooped over a whole school of sharks.

Despite it all, I still want resolution. So, an abbreviated season eight (the newest rumor) is better than no season eight at all.

By: andi

andi — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:12:12 +0000

I must completely disagree with Common Sense. I found this episode to be jam packed with Stars Hollow Magic, it was a classic Gilmore Girls episode. As someone who has been watching for a long time and owns some seasons on dvd, it was a perfect episode in line with what most fans have come to expect from the show. There was great interaction between the characters and typically when we have an episode that’s main focus is a town event they don’t have Emily and Richard because it wouldn’t make sense. There was a lot to pack into the episode and even a short Friday night dinner scene would have made it feel rushed.

I do agree with you, Common Sense on one point though that I was glad Logan and Lorelai opened up to each other, not only to clear the air and to see someone other than Paris tell him off but also so that we could see what he was feeling and thinking.

By: Common Sense

Common Sense — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 01:40:59 +0000

Watched GG….as I couldn’t bear the thought of being “Pickler-ized” on Idol.

Stars Hollow magic is pretty much gone, sad to say. Why, oh why, couldn’t the writers incorporate more Emily into this season’s episodes? Her and Lorelai’s relationship is the most interesting thing about the show. Was nice to see Lorelai lay down the common sense talk to spoiled rich kid, tho.

By: becky

becky — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:07:45 +0000

I agree, this show used to be soooo good and now it seems to just keep getting worse and worse. Hopefully tonight will rekindle something and give us fans hope for a good end if this is it’s year. Also, that Simpsons episode is my favorite one.

By: theTVaddict

theTVaddict — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:54:28 +0000

I should probably clarify my GILMORE vs IDOL point. Don’t get me wrong. I’m obviously going to still watch GILMORE. But only because I’ve stuck with the show throughout its entire run. At this point, I really don’t care how or if the show ends.

By: John

John — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:33:17 +0000

GG versus Idol?

I never watch reality TV and still like GG, so it is an easy call.