‘Gilmore Girls’ has remained a fan-favourite series for many people across the globe ever since it was released back in 2000. For the past 12 years, fans of the show, as well as newcomers, have been able to watch the show on the OTT platform. However, according to the latest reports, the show will no longer be available there after spending 12 years on the platform. Read on for further details.
‘Gilmore Girls’ to leave its current OTT home
Taking to their social media accounts on Monday, Netflix made the shocking announcement that after 12 years, ‘Gilmore Girls’ will be leaving the platform for good. While posting about the show’s departure, in the caption, the streamer added, "It's a show? It's a lifestyle. It's a religion. We are sorry to say that Gilmore Girls Seasons 1-7 will be leaving Netflix in the US on June 30. Raising a cup of coffee to every fan who visited Stars Hollow with us." The post was shared along with a photo of Rory and Lorelai Gilmore as fans went down memory lane, remembering some of the good times from the show. As mentioned in the post, the final streaming date has been set to June 30.
Netizens react to the news
As soon as the post was shared online, fans could not contain their sadness, with many people commenting under the post. One social media user stated, “Nooooooooooo. You do realize people re-watch old shows multiple times as new shows don't have that kind of appeal? Please don't do that to us!”, while another shared, “it’s a lifestyle? It’s a religion? Then why are we removing it…” Another fan of the show shared that “I’m not even half way, where do I finish it now.” Another fan online expressed their disdain over the news and commented, “How do you drop Gilmore Girls mid-summer? What are we supposed to watch in October?”
Plot of ‘Gilmore Girls’
Known for its rapid-fire, pop-culture-filled dialogue, 'Gilmore Girls' is a quintessential comfort show. The series centers on the unbreakable bond between single mother Lorelai and her brilliant daughter, Rory, in the quirky town of Stars Hollow. It explores family relationships, friendship, and romance with immense warmth and wit, making it an endlessly rewatchable classic. For those ready to visit Stars Hollow, the entire journey is available to stream on Netflix. The show revolved around the lives of Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory Gilmore as they lived and enjoyed their life in the small town of Stars Hollow. The official synopsis for the show reads, “Set in a storybook Connecticut town populated by an eclectic mix of dreamers, artists and everyday folk, this multigenerational drama about family and friendship centres around Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter, Rory. Lorelai owns the town's bed-and-breakfast, the Dragonfly Inn, with best friend/chef Sookie, and contends with weekly dinners with eccentric, well-off parents Richard and Emily Gilmore (who always have something to say about their daughter's life). After high school, Rory attends Yale University but frequently returns to Stars Hollow to visit her mom.”
Where to watch ‘Gilmore Girls’ after this?
While the beloved show will be leaving this specific platform, all seven seasons will be available for streaming on Hulu.
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