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

So, what does a show about two women in their 30s (Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine) pretending to be awkward preteens have to do with "Gilmore Girls"? Yes, "PEN15" explores all of the weird parts of middle school, touching on everything from peer pressure to masturbation, but it's also about the rock-solid friendship between Anna and Maya, its two leads. Despite their flaws and various dramas, these two girls love one another. Similarly, when Rory's not focused on untangling her family or romantic dramas, she's focused on being a good friend to Lane and, often unexpectedly, Paris Geller. Her relationships with Dean and Jess might be tumultuous and fleeting, but her friendships only grow with time.