These flaws made the shows heroes complex, relatable, and believably human, but they werent always likable.

Rory was no longer an irrepressible idealist but had instead become a bitter burnout.

Put simply,Gilmore Girlswas no longer fun.

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Instead, it was just a nastier, less fun, and less funny version of the beloved characters.

Similarly, Jasons return highlighted the revivals failures.

Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Lifewas released in 2016, nine years after the original show ended.

Lauren Graham’s Lorelei and Alexis Bledel’s Rory in Gilmore Girls A Year in the Life

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Throughout his role in the original series, Jason was one of Loreleis more charismatic love interests.

Instead, tone alone was the problem.

The original series was a quirky, light-hearted dramedy.

Lauren Graham’s Lorelei beside Alexis Bledel’s Rory in Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Lifeproved just how much the tone ofGilmore Girlsshaped its success.

Thus,A Year In The Lifefailed to recapture the unique appeal ofGilmore Girls.

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