Even thoughGilmore Girlsmight be over for good,the creators of the beloved teen drama are still making shows, including a new one on Prime Video.The WB/CW series, created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive produced by Daniel Palladino, ran for seven seasons and 153 episodes before ending in 2007. Thankfully, the crew andcast ofGilmore Girlsreturned almost a decade later for Netflix’sGilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. The miniseries takes place nine years after the events of the original series' finale and, as its title suggests, covers a year in the characters' lives.
During an interview withTV Insiderin March 2025, Amy Sherman-Palladino admitted that the possibility of anotherGilmore Girlsrevival isn’t off the table. She said, “We never said ‘never’ because we didn’t actually intend to do the [revival] for Netflix.”
In the years sinceGilmore Girls' ending(both of them), Sherman-Palladino and Palladino have worked on other TV shows. FromBunheadstoThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the married couple has kept busy. Now,Sherman-Palladino and Palladino have a new project that just premiered on Amazon Prime Videoon August 12, 2025, and it’s perfect for those missingGilmore Girls.
Étoile Is A New Comedy-Drama Show From The Creators Of Gilmore Girls
Amy Sherman-Palladino Returns
All eight episodes ofAmy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino’sÉtoileare now available to stream on Prime Video, givingGilmore Girlsfans another TV series to watch. The comedy-drama, which Sherman-Palladino and Palladino created, begins whentwo famous ballet companies — one in New York City and the other in Paris — trade their most talented stars"in an attempt to save their institutions." While this brief synopsis might not sound anything likeGilmore Girls,Étoileunmistakably has the Palladino flair that can be found in all their shows.
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Étoilecontains the same complex charactersand witty, quirky banter that is part of what makesGilmore Girlsso beloved. Just by watching a few scenes of Prime Video’s comedy-drama, it’s easy to tell that Sherman-Palladino and Palladino are at the helm. Of course,Étoileestablishes its own voice.However, it should still appeal to those who holdGilmore Girlsnear and dear to their hearts.
Étoile Is Closer To One Of The Palladinos' First TV Show Follow-Ups To Gilmore Girls
The New Amazon Prime Video Series Resembles Bunheads
Despite sharing a similar tone toGilmore Girls,Étoileshares much more in common with another one of Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino’s TV shows —Bunheads. The 2013 comedy drama revolves around Sutton Foster’s Michelle Simms, a former Las Vegas showgirl (and “bundhead,” aka ballerina) who moves to a small town in California, where she teaches at a ballet school. Sadly,Bunheadsonly lasted for one season on ABC Family.So, its legacy lives on via theGilmore Girlscreator’s 2025 Prime Video seriesÉtoile.
Étoile
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Étoile, releasing in 2025, follows the compelling story of world-renowned ballet companies undertaking an ambitious strategy to save their institutions. The plot centers on the cross-cultural exchange of their most talented stars, aiming to revitalize and preserve their artistic legacies.
