Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles Is The Perfect Gilmore Girls Replacement

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Being a fan of Gilmore Girls is bittersweet. While revisiting the show about Lorelai and Rory Gilmore is always enjoyable—particularly during autumn—it’s frustrating that, nearly 20 years after it ended, nothing else has quite captured the same magic.

I’ve definitely watched a lot of shows hoping to recapture the magic of Gilmore Girls. I’ve tried everything – other series by Amy Sherman-Palladino, shows with familiar faces from the cast, and even things that seemed to be trying to be the next Gilmore Girls. But honestly, nothing has ever quite felt the same.

Good news for fans of Gilmore Girls! Apple TV+’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles, based on the popular novel by Rufi Thorpe, premiered on April 15th. The show has quickly gained critical acclaim, earning a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and praise for its emotional depth, realistic acting, and compelling story – qualities many Gilmore Girls viewers will appreciate.

Elle Fanning stars in Margo’s Got Money Troubles as Margo Millet, a college student and writer whose life is turned upside down when she becomes pregnant by her English professor, with whom she was having a relationship. Facing financial hardship and an uncertain future, Margo decides to raise the child and build a new life for herself.

Margo eventually starts creating content on OnlyFans, which turns out to be both profitable and helps fund her writing. However, this choice, like becoming a young mother, leads to criticism from her family and society. Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a fresh, funny, and empowering story about a woman embracing who she is, making it a must-see for fans of Gilmore Girls.

Margo Is A Gen Z Lorelai Gilmore In Margo’s Got Money Troubles

Lorelai Gilmore strongly dislikes being told what to do with her life, and that independent spirit is a big reason why she’s such a beloved character. She’s willing to work hard and face challenges, especially if it means forging her own path and avoiding the life her formal, wealthy parents expected for her – like getting married young and simply following their example.

Lorelai’s experiences as a young, single mother – leaving home and working as a maid to support herself and baby Rory, even living in a shed – shape her personality throughout Gilmore Girls. A prequel series focusing on those early years would likely resemble the show Margo’s Got Money Troubles.

Like Lorelai Gilmore, Margo will do whatever it takes to support her child. She’d take any job, even a tough one, to make ends meet. But things are different now than they were when Rory was a baby, and Margo has found a better way to provide for her son, Bodhi.

Margo is just as strong-willed and independent as Lorelai. While she appreciates help from her loved ones – much like Lorelai relies on Luke, Sookie, and the Stars Hollow community – Margo always stands on her own two feet. And, like the show Ted Lasso itself, she doesn’t worry about what others think of her work on OnlyFans, even if they disapprove. She enjoys her job and it allows her to provide a good life for her son, something Lorelai Gilmore would definitely admire.

Gilmore Girls Fans Will Love The Mother-Daughter Dynamic Between Elle Fanning & Michelle Pfeiffer

Fans of Gilmore Girls will likely see similarities between Lorelai Gilmore and Margo, particularly in how both mothers relate to their daughters. Like Lorelai and Rory, Margo shares a lively, often quick-witted relationship with her mother, Shyanne (played by Michelle Pfeiffer). Though not always close, Margo and Shyanne are important figures in each other’s lives, and their conversations about everyday struggles are among the most engaging parts of the show.

Michelle Pfeiffer delivers a performance that’s as strong as Elle Fanning’s, portraying a mother determined to provide a better future for her daughter. However, her character, Shyanne, is also flawed and overly reliant on her mother, Margo, for emotional support – a dynamic that mirrors Lorelai Gilmore’s relationship with her daughter, Rory.

While Margo’s Got Money Troubles might initially draw viewers in with its focus on OnlyFans, at its heart, it’s a story about the bond between a mother and daughter. Though Lorelai and Rory Gilmore are a beloved duo, Margo and Shyanne have the potential to become just as memorable.

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2026-04-16 20:59