24 Shows Like "Gilmore Girls" For When You're Craving a Comfort Watch — or a Bit of Drama

Based on Stephanie Land's memoir of the same name, "Maid" is a tearjerker for sure. Like "Gilmore Girls," it's about a single mother, but it's a much darker story, as the lead character, Alex (Margaret Qualley), is a survivor of domestic abuse. To become independent from her toxic ex and family, Alex signs up for a thankless job as a house cleaner to support her daughter. Despite being full of harrowing scenes, "Maid" doesn't come up short when it comes to humor and heart, which are other aspects it shares with "Gilmore Girls." The talented cast also includes Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Billy Burke, and Andie MacDowell (Qualley's real-life mother).