Stars Hallows' rustic, charming aesthetic is beautiful. Lorelai's wittiness is fabulous. Rory's intellect is astounding.
And while these wonderful bits and pieces of the early 2000's series are amazing, the show also offers authenticism that can't be matched.
If you watch it from start to finish – that's right, all seven seasons – you'll find that Gilmore Girls is about more than a unique mother-daughter relationship, relatable coffee addictions, and higher education. It's about life; the good and the bad.
After completing the series, here are 7 takeaways and crucial life lessons the show offers:
**spoilers ahead**
1. Love is not always easy.
Luke and Lorelai's relationship bloomed in Season Four, but before that, it was years of bad relationships and stupid decisions on Lorelai's part. When they finally got together and redid Lorelai's beautiful home, Luke was surprised with a daughter. Then, Lorelai gave Luke an ultimatum and the rest was messy.
But in the end, their true love found a way. And it made all Gilmore Girls fans very happy.
2. Friends don't come in predictable packages.
Paris and Rory's friendship was rocky at the beginning of the series. Paris was a know-it-all control freak, and Rory was the vulnerable, but incredibly intelligent "new girl." Rory was initially a threat to Paris and proved to be throughout the entire series. However, their friendship blossomed by the time they graduated from Chilton and moved into their spiffy YALE apartment.
Later on, Paris even admits having a friend like Rory always motivated her, and while the adult world tested their friendship, they found their way back. So no, friends aren't always cookie-cutter versions of what you think a friend should be. Sometimes, they're completely different. And that's OK.
3. Hard work does pay off.
Lorelai's dream was to open her own inn. When she finally did with her best friend, Suki, it was truly a dream come true.ALL of her hard work paid off.
This theme is also seen when Rory gets into Chilton, attends YALE, and lands a big girl job, too.
4. Families are unique and have special histories.
Any Gilmore Girls fanatic knows the roller coaster ride Lorelai went on with her parents and their topsy-turvy relationship. Their Hartford and Stars Hallow worlds often collided, as did their opinions, but throughout the entire series, you couldn't help but root for their relationship to stick, especially when Emily Gilmore let her guard down.
6. Opposites really do attract.
I'm not going to lie, I didn't like Logan when Rory first began "falling" for him. Literally, she jumped off a tower for him and his Life or Death Brigade pals.
Logan and Rory came from two different worlds. Well, kinda. Rory's grandparents' luxury is identical to that of Logan's parents, so Rory had an idea of what she was getting herself into. Logan was bold and reckless, while Rory played it safe 98% of the time.
But then, Logan changed. Like really changed; a fabulous character development. While the series didn't end with the two getting married, A Year In The Life hints at a possible Logan-Rory future.