These characters fill out the colorful town of Stars Hollow, makingGilmore Girlsthe comfy, rewatchable series it is.

However, one exception is Michel Gerard (Yanic Truesdale), who never got the attention he deserved.

His snarky and demanding personality complicates Lorelai’s job, but he is more than that.

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Though the revival corrected the oversight,Michel still represents a missed opportunity for the original series.

However, their actions are usually confined to work, limiting their storylines.

Similarly, Michel provides a unique challenge for Lorelai.

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How often does an enemies-to-friends story turn out so well?

He is often selfish and rude, allowing him to be a unique and witty addition to the series.

Making Michel a regular at the town meetings could have expanded his character and added conflict for Stars Hollow.

Michel (Yanic Truesdale) in Gilmore Girls​​​​​​​

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Gilmore Girlsis currently available to stream on Netflix in the U.S.

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Michel (Yanic Truesdale) in Gilmore Girls​​​​​​​: A Year in the Life

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A dramedy centering around the relationship between a thirtysomething single mother and her teen daughter living in Stars Hollow, Connecticut.

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