The epitome of current media values This is a rather strange show with a pretty farfetched premise, but the strength of the characters more than make up for any weaknesses. When I first heard that this show was coming out, I was pretty sure it would be just another saccharine sweet comedy. As the series progressed, I found myself drawn into the show by the characters. Then, I struggled to understand how it was possible that the daughter of a wealthy upper-class family can get in such a situation as to have a child at 16. Of course, the show did pound repeatedly on the frigid relationship between Loreli and her mom. The Rory character is played with conviction and convincing realism, unlike the rest of the show, which seemed to be more a play on nostalgia. In any case, Lauren Graham is captivating in this show, and she seems to have found her perfect part, playing alongside a younger and weaker co-star or her foil. It just seemed weird to me that both Loreli and her ex are both single and still quite cynical about serious relationships. It seems like they are the playing the parts of teenage prom queen and king, both too pre-occupied with their looks and themselves to be together.