I'm Obsessed with Prime's New Ballet Show 'Étoile'—and Yes, It Reminds Me of 'Gilmore Girls'

As someone who was kicked out of ballet school for staging a coup against the instructor and convincing the rest of the class to follow my lead, I can appreciate the spirit of a rebellious ballerina. (Sure, I was 3 years old at the time, but still.) Needless to say, Prime Video's fairly new series, Étoile, had me hooked from the get-go.

Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and her husband Daniel Palladino—the very same duo behind hits like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and, yes, our beloved Gilmore Girls—the show focuses on the goings-on of two transatlantic ballet companies after they swap their top talent for a season in an attempt to drive up revenue. But don't worry, one need not be familiar with the names "Balanchine" or "Baryshnikov" to enjoy it.

Now, you may be thinking, how does any of this remind me of Gilmore Girls, beyond the fact that the shows have the same creators? Well, there's the aforementioned ensemble cast, full of eccentric characters you can't help but fall in love with (quirky choreographer Tobias Bell gives major Kirk vibes, while budding star Mishi Duplessis feels very early-seasons Rory).

There's also a ton of that fast-paced, whip-smart dialogue signature to the Palladinos, full of pop culture references and perfectly timed kickers. And, of course, we can't forget the romantic storylines and flirtatious tensions that have you wondering "will they or won't they?" à la Luke and Lorelai.

All of the beautiful dancing, balletcore outfits and stunning locations in New York and Paris simply serve as a backdrop for the humor, drama and development of the characters (albeit pretty gorgeous ones). So, no, you don't have to be a ballet fanatic (or to have gotten disciplined in a tutu yourself) to appreciate the fun, witty and heartwarming moments the series is strewn with.