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An extensive look at Netflix’s ‘Gilmore Girls’ trailer

It’s been more than 24 hours since the trailer for Netflix’s “Gilmore Girls” revival hit the internet and we’re still freaking the hell out about it. After watching it at least 150 times, we finally composed ourselves and broke the trailer down by scene. We even gave you a handy second counter to let you know where in the trailer is the scene we’re talking about.

Opening scene at the table
0:00 – 0:17

Lauren Chval: Hot take: This feels try hard to me. Lorelai is always very off the cuff with her references, but this was premeditated.

Sara Amato: Someone else said that to me and I’m not sure I agree. I don’t think they wouldn’t remember what they ate or watched, but it definitely felt like home to me when I was watching it. Plus, I love jabs at Tori Spelling’s expense and I don’t really know why.

LC: The references at the table in the first teaser, about John Oliver and Amy Schumer, felt on point to me. This felt like a “Gilmore Girls” parody. Sorry to start this off with so much hate in my heart.

SA: Fine.

Walking through the town
0:18 – :30

SA: A debate to take the phone booth out feels like one of the most Stars Hollow things ever.

LC: Yes. That was the authentic nugget I needed.

SA: But did you feel like them being on the same page was forced? (For the record, I didn’t. I loved it.)

LC: No, I felt fine about it. Although Lauren Graham’s acting still runs circles around Alexis Bledel’s.

SA: I’ve never had any problem with Alexis Bledel’s acting. But Lauren Graham just seems so comfortable as Lorelai, I think it’s hard to match.

Luke yells. Nothing has changed.
:32-:38

LC: OK, have you seen the weird fan theory on the internet that Rory is pregnant? For the record, I don’t think that theory holds water, except why would Luke really be trying to control her doughnut eating? He’s been serving her doughnuts for years?

SA: Wait, didn’t someone debunk the pregnancy thing? What was the impetus for the pregnancy theory? I don’t even know.

LC: I think it was the image of a stroller reflected in something in one of the teaser images. I don’t know. It was dumb. But Luke should let Rory have her doughnuts. Especially if he’s making her eat organic tacos.

SA: And no, I don’t think that’s relevant to Luke being Luke. He’s always been that way. Remember when he served them burgers in the first season and said “Red meat can kill you. Enjoy.”

LC: Luke has definitely always been judgy of the food but never controlling.

SA: Yeah, I suppose you’re right.

A rather large ode to Richard
:40- :47

SA: I know that any scene referencing Richard’s death will slay me, but I did laugh a lot about the painting being the whole wall. It’s a very Emily thing to do.

LC: Richard was always reining her in. Ugh, my heart.

SA: I’m already crying.

LC: Let’s move on.

Friday night dinner with Kirk
:48 – 1:04
SA: When Emily mentioned peyote, it made me think about all the things Emily did growing up. I want to see that origin story.

LC: Emily Gilmore didn’t do peyote, there’s no way. Although remember that time she mentioned she and Richard went skinny dipping, which is also hard to fathom. Also, this is gimmicky. Emily would not let Kirk into her house. This is an unnatural colliding of the worlds.

SA: I don’t know. Emily wears jeans in another scene, so I think she’s at a point of giving zero fucks.

LC: Oh, I will have things to say when we get to that.

SA: I love Kirk so I’m particularly excited for him to be at Friday night dinner. He brings me joy.

The focus on Lorelai
1:05 – 1:13

SA: I don’t think she’s happy with Luke or at least that’s what the trailer is implying.

LC: Is she hiking?!

SA: But she’s exercising and dressed as Luke, so I don’t know what to make of it.

LC: Maybe she’s role playing to try to get into his head?

SA: Maybe. Also, is she seeing a therapist!?

LC: That seems way too emotionally healthy for Lorelai Gilmore.

SA: Right?

Those are some hella mom jeans
1:14 – 1:27

LC: OK. First of all, Emily’s shirt says “Candie’s.” No. You expect me to believe that Emily Gilmore walked into a Kohl’s and bought a Candie’s shirt? That’s got to be Lorelai’s. I can only assume Emily was doing manual labor in a Chanel suit or something and Lorelai made her change.

SA: I know we’re supposed to be shocked she is wearing jeans, which by the way she rocks them, but I just can’t stop laughing at the whole purging of belongings and whether or not something brings her joy. It’s perfectly Emily. But also, when they clink glasses, it broke my heart.

LC: The Emily-Lorelai bonding stuff was always the best.

SA: I think it’s a testament to how well the relationship evolved. The show was always pitched as sort of a mother-daughter best friend story and it works now really well on two levels.

You’re still a contender
1:28- 1:34

SA: Wait, OK. Why doesn’t Rory have a job? Or credit? Or underwear? Also they’re sitting in the Stars Hollow Gazette, so does that mean Jess is working there? (Also JESS! Their rapport is the reason I ship them.)

LC: God, I wish. That would be awesome.

SA: But like why else would they be in there?

LC: Rory is 32 and smart. There’s no reason she shouldn’t have credit. Lorelai would have raised her better. Maybe Rory is doing a freelance piece for the Gazette about Jess as a successful writer? Lorelai had to be financially independent at 17. There’s no way she’d let her daughter be an idiot about money.

SA: Yeah, probably. But maybe it’s because she was living that vagabond lifestyle.

A very special town hall
1:35 – 1:41
SA: Did you spot Carole King in the crowd?

LC: I’m ashamed to admit I did not.

SA: Bummer to you.

LC: How has no one kicked Taylor’s ass yet?

SA: Because he’s someone you love to hate.

Michel, ma belle
1:42 – 1:43

LC: The man made a deal with the devil. He’s the only one who hasn’t aged. All that calorie counting really paid off.

SA: LOL. I’ve missed him so much.

LC: I can’t wait for the one liners.

SA: Same.

End montage
1:44 – 2:09
SA: Explain the teacup pig. I’m not upset about it. I just want to know more.

LC: Can I just say: OF COURSE Dean is in Doose’s. Also, I teared up when they cut from “Three generations” to Emily’s face.

SA: I feel like it’s telling that in the trailer she had an interaction with Jess, but not Dean or Logan.

LC: Excellent point. And that Dean was on his way out a door because boy, bye.

SA: I’ve missed this show way too much.

LC: I’m also so happy Sookie is here. It wouldn’t be the same without her.

SA: I know. The trailer scene is almost so perfect. It’s amazing how easy it is for all those actors to fall back into those roles.

LC: I have my quibbles with this trailer, but when that theme song plays, I basically forget them.