I really, really enjoyed tonight's episode of Gilmore Girls. Something definitely changed a bit during the hiatus. Everything seemed to be much more snappy (snappier?) than it has been in quite a while.
First of all, I felt the rhythm of Lorelai and Rory's banter was more like what it used to be. In the beginning of the season it did seem a little off, I will admit, but today it was pitch perfect.
It was also nice to see Lorelai and Rory together throughout most of the episode. I just think there needs to be more of that in general. I know it's hard when Rory's off at Yale to have that mother/daughter time, but it makes a huge difference in the show.
How great was it to see Lane and Zach and the gang tonight? I've missed them a lot, and I feel like we've missed a bunch of important steps in their story. I loved how Brian couldn't stop staring at Lane's stomach. I think my favorite line of dialogue in that particular storyline was from Mrs. Kim. She was just so cheerful saying, "Of course," to Lane when Lane somewhat angrily asked her if she was counting Lane's pills. I just cracked up when she said that, because that's so completely in character for her.
The best part of today's show was how they showed that Lorelai isn't over Luke yet, and probably won't ever be. I'm a big fan of writers showing something instead of telling something, and the writers definitely nailed it here. The scene in the science store is what I'm thinking of particularly. Lauren Graham did a fabulous job with those scenes without using any words.
I really think that this episode shows a turning point in Gilmore Girls. I can now see that the writers are just about out of the hole that was dug for them last season. As much as I loved Amy Sherman-Palladino, I thought last season kind of tanked. Things finally seem to be getting back on track now, and I'm fully committed to seeing this show through to the end. (Not like I was going to abandon it after over six years.)
Overall a great episode, and I encourage those of you that may have tuned out to tune back in. I see good things in the future for Gilmore Girls.
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