‘Gilmore Girls’ has been a fan favorite of many people around the world since its release 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 more 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.Posting about the show’s exit, the streamer added in the caption: “It’s a show? It’s a lifestyle. It is a religion. We’re sorry to say that Gilmore Girls Seasons 1-7 will be leaving Netflix in the US on June 30th. We raise a cup of coffee to all the fans who have visited Stars Hollow with us.”The post was shared with a photo of Rory and Lorelai Gilmore as fans took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about some good times from the show. As mentioned in the post, the last streaming date is set for June 30th.
Alexis Bledel (right) as Rory Gilmore, Lauren Graham (center) as Lorelai Gilmore and Kelly Bishop (left) as Emily Gilmore in ‘Gilmore Girls’.
The Internet reacts to the news
As soon as the post was shared online, fans couldn’t contain their sadness, with many people commenting below the post. One social media user said: “Noooooooo. Do you realize people watch old shows over and over again because new shows have no appeal? Please don’t do this to us!” , while another shared, “It’s a way of life? It’s a religion? So why do we take it away…”Another fan of the show wrote “I’m not even halfway through, where do I end up now.” Another fan online expressed her disdain at the news, commenting: “How do you leave Gilmore Girls in the middle of summer? What do we have to watch in October?”
The plot of the movie ‘Gilmore Girls’
Known for its pop-culture-infused dialogue, ‘Gilmore Girls’ is a comfort show. The series focuses on the unbreakable bond between single mother Lorelai and her brilliant daughter Rory in the quaint town of Stars Hollow. It explores family relationships, friendship and romance with warmth and wit, making it an over-the-top classic. For those willing 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 the small town of Stars Hollow. The show’s official synopsis reads: “Set in a Connecticut town filled with an eclectic mix of dreamers, artists and everyday people, this multi-generational drama about family and friendship centers around Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter, Rory. Lorelai owns the town inn, the Dragonfly Inn, with her best friend/dinner and diner. Rich, eccentric parents Richard and Emily Gilmore (who always have something to say about their daughter’s life). After high school, Rory attends Yale University, but often returns to Stars Hollow to visit his mother.Where to watch ‘Gilmore Girls’ after this?While the beloved show will be leaving this particular platform, all seven seasons will be available to stream on Hulu.
