cast of Gilmore Girls, mother to Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and grandmother to Rory (Alexis Bledel), being an important character in the show due to her generational connection to the other core characters. The series itself was created by Palladino, who worked on the series with her husband Dan Palladino from the very beginning. However, she left the series in season 6, leading to a new writing team who wrapped up the show.
Now, the Los Angeles Times reports that, in Bishop's new memoir The Third Gilmore Girl, she reveals how disappointed she was that Palladino was forced to leave Gilmore Girls after season 6. After the showrunner left due to a contract dispute, the actor says the show wasn't as exciting to work on, becoming very clear that it would be ending soon. She also believes the original showrunner has never seen any episodes in season 7. Check out what Bishop had to say below:
[Gilmore Girls] seemed to get kind of sleepy and tired from one week to the next, as if the air was being slowly let out of a big, sparkly balloon, and we could sense that the party might be ending, even though no one wanted to say it out loud.
To the best of my knowledge, Amy [Palladino] still hasn’t watched a single episode of [Season 7].
What Kelly Bishop's Opinion On Gilmore Girls Season 7 Says About The Show
The Series Excelled When Palladino Was In Charge
While Bishop didn't care for the season of the show that didn't involve Palladino, her memoir went on to praise the short-lived revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Although the show didn't go over well with fans due to the loose ends they were left with, Bishop praised it as an intriguing continuation, aided by the original showrunner's return to finish the major characters' stories. Based on these comments coupled with her distaste for season 7, it's clear the Emily actor wanted to see the original showrunner's vision of the series fully come to fruition.
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The mixed reviews season 7 received upon its release agree with Bishop, as the final episodes of the original series is generally considered the weakest of the Gilmore Girls seasons. While the revival didn't fare much better with fans, it still holds positive reviews from critics, making it a worthwhile entry in the series. Although Palladino's original plans for the series never ended up transpiring, the show still ended up becoming a classic drama thanks to its powerful writing while she was in charge.
Our Take On Bishop's Opinion On Gilmore Girls Season 7
The Show Needed Palladino To Take It To The Finish Line
Because of how divisive season 7 of Gilmore Girls wound up becoming, Bishop's opinion rings true for anyone dissatisfied with how the original series ended. The actor's opinion also shows the importance of TV series following through on the visions of their creators, something that would have made the classic drama even more memorable had Palladino been allowed to finish the show her way. Perhaps the series will be revived again someday to showcase the characters in new positions in life, much like the first revival did.
Gilmore Girls was one of the first shows to move from The WB to The CW in its final season.
Source: LA Times
Gilmore Girls
- Release Date
- 2000 - 2007-00-00
- Network
- The WB
- Writers
- Amy Sherman-Palladino
WHERE TO WATCH
In the fictional town of Star's Hollow, single mother Lorelai Gilmore raises her high-achieving teenage daughter Rory. Mother and daughter rely on each other throughout their own life changes, romantic entanglements, and friendships.
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