Gilmore Girls: Generations (2025)
Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino
Starring Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Kelly Bishop, with new cast members
Gilmore Girls: Generations (2025) marks the long-awaited return to Stars Hollow, nearly two decades after the original series ended and almost ten years after the A Year in the Life revival. Amy Sherman-Palladino reclaims her signature blend of whip-smart dialogue, quirky small-town charm, and bittersweet family drama, this time exploring how the Gilmore legacy evolves as Rory steps fully into motherhood and Lorelai faces the realities of middle age.
The story picks up in the present day with Rory (Alexis Bledel) now raising her young daughter while balancing the pressures of a stalled journalism career and the weight of living up to both her motherβs and grandmotherβs expectations. Lorelai (Lauren Graham), still managing the Dragonfly Inn, finds herself grappling with questions of legacy, aging, and what it means to let go as her daughter steps into her own. Emily (Kelly Bishop), meanwhile, continues to adapt to life without Richard, serving as a sharp, often hilarious matriarchal figure who still knows how to throw a cutting remark at just the right moment.
The addition of new cast members β particularly Roryβs circle of fellow working parents and Lorelaiβs expanding Stars Hollow community β gives the show a multigenerational scope. Roryβs daughter becomes the symbolic βnew Gilmore girl,β inheriting the fast-paced wit and rebellious streak of the women before her. The interactions between three generations of Gilmores form the showβs beating heart, with themes of identity, independence, and the push-and-pull of family bonds playing out in familiar yet fresh ways.
Stylistically, Generations remains true to the original formula. The dialogue is rapid-fire, packed with pop culture references, and the quirky ensemble of Stars Hollow β from Kirk to Miss Patty to Taylor Doose β provides comedic texture and continuity. Yet the show also embraces more contemporary themes, such as work-life balance, shifting gender roles, and the influence of technology on modern relationships, ensuring it speaks to 2025 audiences without losing its signature voice.
Performances are as strong as ever. Graham once again proves her mastery at blending humor with aching vulnerability, while Bledel gives Rory a more grounded maturity, reflecting both the struggles and resilience of single motherhood. Kelly Bishop remains a scene-stealer, elevating every line with elegance and bite. The younger cast members bring fresh energy, though the show wisely centers its narrative on the established characters, grounding the story in familiarity while allowing room for growth.
If the series falters, it is in pacing. Certain storylines feel recycled β Roryβs career woes echoing earlier arcs, Lorelaiβs relationship struggles feeling retreaded β and some fans may find the conflicts predictable. Yet, these moments are balanced by genuine emotional payoffs and the nostalgic comfort of revisiting one of televisionβs most beloved worlds.
Ultimately, Gilmore Girls: Generations (2025) succeeds in delivering exactly what fans hoped for: a witty, heartfelt, multigenerational story that honors the past while pointing toward the future. It may not reinvent Stars Hollow, but it reaffirms why audiences continue to crave coffee at Lukeβs, Friday night dinners, and the quicksilver bond between Gilmore women.
β Projected Verdict:
A warm, witty, and emotionally resonant revival that proves the Gilmore legacy still has plenty to say. Imperfect but heartfelt, Generations is a must-watch for fans old and new.