I had hoped it wouldn't be true because the spoilers I am reading are not ending this show any where near satisfactory for the loyal fans and there were negotiations for a shorter half season next year. But, now I will go into mourning (notice the black font). Gilmore Girls is ending. This leads to the question, should writers expecting the end give the fans what they want for the "final" show- or could it have a backlash as in Felicity and 7th Heaven where the writers are stuck scrambling for new shows?
'Gilmore Girls' canceled
CW, WBTV wrap production on show
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After weeks of talks aimed at bringing the show back for a limited run next season, the CW and Warner Bros. TV have decided to wrap production on the quirky dramedy that focused on fast-talking femmes. Skein, now in its seventh season, will air its final episode May 15.
"Gilmore" was a holdover from the now-defunct WB network. Debuting in 2000, it quickly became one of the Frog's signature skeins, with crix eating up the witty banter between mom Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and her daughter Rory (Alexis Bledel). Series was set in the fictional hamlet of Stars Hollow, CT.
CW and WBTV released a joint statement noting the passing Thursday morning.
"Announcing the final season of 'Gilmore Girls' is truly a sad moment for everyone at The CW and Warner Bros. Television," statement read. "This series helped define a network and created a fantastic, storybook world featuring some of television's most memorable, lovable characters."
David Rosenthal exec produced and served as showrunner on the current season of "Gilmore," which was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. WBTV and CW thanked the producers and cast for their work, as well as crix who supported the show with glowing reviews.
"(We) promise to give this series the send off it deserves," statement said.
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The thought here in Bloomington is that Rorie can't marry Logan, that we'll have some heartbreaking refusal. Can't quite articulate why it won't work, but it just doesn't seem like it can. What do you think?
And if they were to try to spin something off, what do you think it should/will be? I have definite feelings about what won't work, given the "whole-town" involvement for a big chunk of the show. Just doesn't really seem like the spin off type of vehicle, actually.
Well, seeing as how I am a spoiler addict, I don't want to go into details about how the show will wrap up. However, I doubt there will be a wedding of any kind for any of the characters and no real idea of where people end up.
Maybe that is better since it is the perfect quintessential American town (and therefor doesn't exist) so we can create our own ending for them all.
I highly doubt a spin-off of any kind is going to happen. The CW doesn't seem interested in creating any shows that are character based shows without a sci-fi twist.
Also Alexis wants to depart from her role as Rory and I can't imagine how a spin-off would work without her at least occasionally dropping in. I truly think the only spin-off would come from her choosing a job away from mom and creating a new life for herself, but then you lose the beloved shangri-la of Stars Hallow.
Posted by K's TV for golfmidatlantic since blogger still hates him:
I don't know anything about the Gilmore Girls...
But I definitely think the writers of a show owe it to the 'fans' to leave it with a satisfying ending.
Otherwise you feel jipped. I remember the Cheers finale -- what an opportunity to have Diane and Sam end up together... what harm would have been in that?
How about the Seinfeld ending? Could that possibly have been worse?
Even the Wonder Years... why couldn't Kevin have ended up with Winnie? And what purpose did it serve to have them say that Jack Arnold died two years after he lived his dream of opening the furniture store?
Why?
If the show's logical conclusion doesn't match its years-long run, it leaves everyone dissatisfied.
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