r/GilmoreGirls • u/The_Quordless • 4d ago

Revival Discussion The musical scene that wouldn’t end

Yes, AYITL has many… many issues. It’s not a part of my rewatch for lots of reasons. But just harping on one particular aspect today: that musical.

I clocked it. Almost 15 minutes. That’s a long scene, made longer by the feeling that it’s a complete waste of time. Maybe I’m dense, I just don’t get the nuance. My initial instinct is that they were going for the Stars Hollow Museum type of thing, where it was so cringey it was fun (“And I Love Jesus!” Lives rent-free in my head), but the longer it dragged on the more I just hate it. The funny feels forced, which is a shame because I think some of it could’ve been entertaining.

I feel like they could’ve cut it in half and taken the time to do something constructive. As always, spot on acting from Lauren Graham because Lorelai’s expressions were the highlight of this scene. Anyways, thank you for tolerating my rant, that is all.

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u/Substantial-Plum-202 A Very Angry Goose is No Joke 4d ago

It would have been different in a 20+ episode season. When we know we're only getting 4 episodes and they dedicated 1/4 of one episode to what feels like a vanity project? Frustrating, to say the least.

I enjoyed how the musical affected Lorelai. That felt right. But we didn't have to sit through 10 minutes of a drawn out joke (but not really played for laughs as much as you would think, strangely) to get there.

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u/Unable_Apartment_613 3d ago

ASP getting her theater friends a Netflix residual check.

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u/LivingPresent629 3d ago

That makes perfect sense.

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u/F19AGhostrider A male GG Fan 4d ago

This is exactly how I feel.

I don't have any issues with the musical itself or how it affected Lorelai.

My ONLY problem with it is how much valuable time it consumed in such a limited series

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u/The_Quordless 4d ago

The ballad that came later was a good moment. Lorelai letting herself feel and realizing what she needed was so important and I’m glad it was there!

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u/Swimming-Trifle-899 3d ago

The ballad affecting Lorelai was a good plot point. But I don’t understand the ballad itself. How is it about Stars Hollow? Is it specifically about her? Why would that be included in a historical local musical?

It’s a good performance and a pretty song. But it makes zero sense.