Anything, brought to you by the genius: Amy Sherman-Palladino

When deciding what to watch, I ask myself a few key things. Do I want to laugh? Cry? Do I want Politics with a capital 'P', or politics with a lower-case? I am fascinated with Political shows, such as Game of Thrones, House of Cards, and Designated Survivor. And there are the less obvious Political shows, such as practically Under the Dome, Years & Years, or basically anything produced by Seth MacFarlane.

But sometimes, it's refreshing to watch a show with just 'politics'. What I mean is, politics in other forms, far from the dingy halls of Congress. Forms such as sexual politics, feminism, and the politics of person. In Amy Sherman-Palladino's hits, the characters are very much political icons. Not akin to Barack Obama. Politics with a capital 'P' is hardly mentioned. But they definitely make you think. Make you feel. Make you question. And this is precisely the power of politics with a small 'p'. The kind of politics which makes all of Sherman-Palladino's shows SO binge-worthy!

In the year 2000, in the picturesque, fictitious town of Stars Hallow, a revolutionary called Amy Sherman-Palladino and her husband sat in their show-runner chairs and yelled "Action!" for the first time. Thus, the genius which is Gilmore Girls was born. Oh, FYI, absolutely no spoiler alert. None of this article will articulate, in any way, plots and events. I'm not a monster.

A work of art, Sherman-Palladino proceeded to produce six seasons of the seven season hit series.

But what makes Sherman-Palladino's work so spectacularly special? It's the attention to every detail. It's the worlds she creates. Particularly for Gilmore Girls, the world of Stars Hallow always feels alive with excitement, energy and whimsiness. From the characters, to the sets, to (my favorite) the extras. One can lose oneself in the scene beyond the foreground into the world of Sherman-Palladino's imagination.

The characters have such a sense of personal identity, only the words written by Sherman-Palladino herself can speak true. I noticed the staleness of season seven upon first viewing (and the second, third, forth, fifth and six viewings respectively.) Therefore, it was no shock to me when my partner informed me that the final season of Gilmore Girls was not of Sherman-Palladino's creation. The difference is visceral. One particular scene which really stood out was Rory's (main character) bedroom at Yale.

Note, the poster on the wall. Although Gilmore Girls is almost completely void of Politics, Sherman-Palladino manages to use her distinct sense of Mise-en-scène, to illustrate Rory's liberalist political leaning. The characters are very much fixated upon living their lives in joviality, which is SO refreshing!!

Some people have likened Gilmore Girls to 'Ginny & Georgia'. While Ginny & Georgia shares similar traits, the sheer lack of drama and mystery is what makes Gilmore Girls so charming. Don't get me wrong, Ginny & Georgia is like akin to Gilmore Girls with its small town feel, but I feel that Gilmore Girls doesn't require the mystery or suspense to make it such a good watch. The characters and whimsy will never fail to uplift me!

Similarly, throughout the duration of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Sherman-Palladino managed to capture the true essence of 1950s New York, and the prejudices which were running rampant. Although also hilarious and visually pleasing, it features the same delightful high-energy and punchy interactions, providing us with that distinctly familiar Sherman-Palladino style which I so craved after the end of Gilmore Girls.

Mrs. Maisel is a feminist icon, well beyond her years. Her ability to discuss topics of such noteworthiness in such a jovial manner is what makes this show oh so incredibly entertaining and engaging. The world is so seedy. The performances are so inspiring.

In summary, when I'm deciding on what kind of show to watch, it never fails to satisfy every want and need one desires from a TV show. Sherman-Palladino's shows are dynamic, aesthetically pleasing, and captivatingly escapist. Moreover, the characters are whimsically loveable creations of a madwoman. Don't trust me? Try it. Enjoy binging Gilmore Girls' seven seasons, or your money back (but not the next six months of your life.) You have been warned.