Gilmore Girls fans love the warm, cozy tone of the popular series, and Reddit users are recommending other shows that have have a similar tone.
Rewatching Gilmore Girls is always fun, as fans rediscover the quirks of Stars Hollow and the people who love living there. But after seeing Rory and Dean fall for each other, Jess come onto the scene, and Lorelai open her inn and deal with her feelings for Christopher and Luke, it's time for some new TV shows to become invested in.
Reddit users are sharing their recommendations for fans of Gilmore Girls as there are many other TV series featuring strong lead characters, fun side characters, and small town life. Viewers who love watching Rory and Lorelai will definitely enjoy these shows.
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Watching Keith and Veronica as detectives on Veronica Mars is a lot of fun. This 2000s series is perfect for those looking for a nostalgic series that has drama and romance but also a light-hearted tone.
Reddit user breathcue likes Veronica Mars and thinks that fans of Gilmore Girls will appreciate it too. The fan wrote that it has "a female protagonist and it also has really quick, witty dialogue, as well as a nicely rounded out ensemble cast of side characters."
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Reddit user runnyeggyolks says that Never Have I Ever "gives me similar warm happy vibes" as Gilmore Girls.
In season 1, Devi is dealing with her father's death and her desire to be popular, which leads her to behave badly without thinking about what will happen. In season 2, Devi continues on the same path while trying to be a better person. Fans love this charming and intelligent Netflix series and it examines family, friendship, and dating as a young adult, which is similar to what Rory goes through.
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Switched At Birth is a sweet show about family, and Reddit user Pinkgirl_13 recommended it for fans of Gilmore Girls, writing, "One of the main characters is basically Rory 2.0."
Switched At Birth sees two families coming together as Daphne and Bay learn that they have been living with parents who aren't their biological ones. As the teenage girls become close and figure out this new normal, Bay's parents John and Kathryn and Daphne's mom Regina bond as well. The show tackles some real issues as well, as Daphne is hard of hearing after having Ménière's disease. Like Rory, Bay is privileged and makes some big mistakes and learns lessons.
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The SATC revival changed Carrie's backstory as fans of the prequel series The Carrie Diaries learned a lot about Carrie's young adulthood and then those facts were changed.
One Redditor suggested The Carrie Diaries because it has the "same wholesome, effervescent charm of GG." The fan said that Carrie and Rory have similar personality traits because they are "perky" with a "can-do attitude." Both Rory and Carrie are navigating relationships and friendships while wondering if they can fit in and still be themselves.
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Reddit user krissym99 said that they find Gilmore Girls and Schitt's Creek to be "comfort shows" because they feature "Small town with quirky characters, unusual family dynamics, heartwarming moments."
Both shows are popular and beloved for telling a story of quirky characters living in a tiny town and living life on their own terms. Both series also have something compelling to say about wealth, as the Rose family lose their money and Emily and Richard have a very comfortable lifestyle that Lorelai thinks about a lot.
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A few Gilmore Girls fans shared their love for Hart Of Dixie, and Reddit user sassygator1 said that the series has "the same small town vibe as GG but with southern charm."
Through Hart Of Dixie's best episodes, fans see Dr. Zoe Hart's desire to live in a small town while working as a doctor so she can get what she wants. But while her motivation is purely about career ascension, Zoe realizes that she fits in with the quirky characters around her, and she has some love interests as well.
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For fans looking for another show about mothers and daughters, Reddit user kmishy suggested Mom because it has a mom and daughter along with "cozy episodes , coffee shop scenes, and some drama."
Mom does have heavier subject matter than Gilmore Girls at times but both series show that a close mother/child relationship can sometimes be difficult, complicated, and stressful to navigate.
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Reddit user Saoirse_Bee loves Younger because it has "Tons of quirky characters and pop culture references."
While the premise of Younger is quite different, as Liza lies about her age to work in NYC publishing, both shows do have witty dialogue, close female friendships, and dramatic romantic relationships. Liza and her best friend Maggie are both trying to do their own thing and be happy, just like Lorelai and Sookie.
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Reddit user Klutzy-Bookkeeper-62 suggested that Gilmore Girls fans watch One Tree Hill and wrote, "the beginning seasons really hit the small town feel and it includes parental figures."
From One Tree Hill's scenes set to music to the dynamic between best friends Brooke and Peyton, along with Lucas's desire to learn about his father Dan while realizing that he's evil, there's always a dramatic storyline. Both Stars Hollow and Tree Hill are adorable, picturesque small towns with residents who always feel a pull to come back home.
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Several fans suggested Ted Lasso, with Reddit user Presitigous_Mud1662 saying "it's all about the amazing characters and their dynamics."
One of the biggest series in recent years that people are always recommending, Ted Lasso does have a charming, happy tone, just like Gilmore Girls. Neither show is stressful to watch and both will make viewers feel that there are good, caring people in the world.
