When Keiko Agena was interviewed on Scott Patterson's I Am All In podcast, she shared that she and Alexis Bledel weren't pals on set. According to Entertainment Weekly, Agena said,"I wish we had more of a friendship. That was probably a lot to do with me not making as much of an effort as I should've." While the actors weren't good friends, their characters Lane Kim and Rory Gilmore remain close during all of Gilmore Girls.
Fans generally feel that Lane's storyline is upsetting, as she gets pregnant with twins, marries Zack Van Gerbig, and doesn't leave Stars Hollow. Many viewers wanted Lane to travel with her band, Hep Alien. Redditors are sharing their hot takes on this character and why they feel fine about how Lane's life ends up.
Lane's Ending Is Good
While Lane and Rory's Gilmore Girls friendship scenes are moving to watch, it's hard not to wonder how things could have been different for Lane. Fans have thoughts on the different choices that Lane could have made, whether in her work life or when it comes to who she chooses to marry.
Redditor flooperdooper4 shared, "I'm not really mad about how Lane's life ended up" and said that "Lane actually appeared to have a pretty nice life."
It Wouldn't Be Realistic For Lane And Rory To Become Super Famous
It's common to wonder why Hep Alien doesn't become a worldwide success with record deals and a global tour, along with why Rory has so much trouble making her writing career happen.
One Redditor shared the hot take that it doesn't make sense for these two friends who call Stars Hollow home to make it big. The fan wrote, "it would have been too ridiculous for Lane to become a huge rockstar and Rory to become a huge foreign correspondent- two girls from the same microscopic town."
Lane's Ending Is Logical
While the majority of viewers are confused about why Lane would show such musical talent and huge ambition for nothing to really happen with Hep Alien, some have the unpopular opinion that there was no other way for Lane's life to turn out.
Redditor zuvzusperaduswal thinks that "Lane's storyline ultimately made sense in the greater context of the show" and that Lane has a good job, a happy marriage, and kids. Lane is a sweet, intelligent and fun-loving person who finds someone who she connects with and she is still making music.
Lane's Story Is Similar To The Other Characters
When fans think about where the Gilmore Girls characters end up in A Year In The Life, there are definitely some disappointments. Rory isn't the successful journalist she assumed she would be and it's strange that it has taken Luke Danes and Lorelai years and years to get married.
Redditor saltcakeduck posted that viewers think Lane "should have had this fantastical, perfect life when no one else in the show ever got it." The fan shared the unpopular opinion that it makes sense that Lane's life has some flaws because everyone, from Rory to Lorelai to Luke, deals with problems.
Lane And Brian Should Be A Couple
When thinking about Lane's love life, fans love seeing her early dating experiences with Henry Cho and Dave Rygalski. Many fans are uncertain about Lane and Zack's relationship but think that Dave is a flawless love interest for Lane because he's sweet, smart, and they both love music.
One Redditor wrote, "my biggest unpopular opinion is that Lane should have ended up with Brian, not Zach." The fan can see another version of Gilmore Girls where Lane dates another bandmate and thinks that Brian makes sense as a partner for Lane.
Lane Is Snobby About Music
Throughout the first few seasons of the show, Lane wears concert t-shirts, hides records in the floorboards of her bedroom, and constantly references the musicians that she cherishes and feels inspired by. When Lane and Dave meet for the first time, they share an adorable and charming moment where they chat about favorite bands and singers.
Redditor sehunnie_honeys shared the hot take that Lane is a music "snob." The fan wrote, "I like Lane a lot as a character and person, but I do get really annoyed by her music snobbery/gatekeeping."
Rory Is A Great Friend For Lane
When looking at Rory and Lane's Gilmore Girls friendship, fans think that Lane puts more energy toward this relationship and that Rory focuses on herself too much. When Lane has problems with dating and family, Rory is there for her, but often not until Lane has expressed that she needs Rory.
Reddior Queenbreha shared the unpopular opinion that "high school Rory was a pretty good friend to Lane" and added, "Rory was a good friend to her when she let her stay at Yale" but the characters "grew apart a bit" once Rory goes to Yale.
Lane Might Not Want To Move Away From Home
When fans catch up with Lane in the Netflix revival, she's still living in her hometown, working at Mrs. Kim's antiques store, raising her kids, and playing music with her band. Many viewers are disappointed that Lane doesn't move somewhere else and wonder why she has stayed behind.
One Redditor asked, "Did Lane really want out of Stars Hollow?" and noted that while Lane is interested in traveling with her band and moving out, "I don’t remember a lot of angst about getting out of the town."
Lane Is Content In A Year In The Life
Fan reaction to A Year In The Life includes feeling emotional about how Lane's life turns out. Fans have so many questions, including why Lane doesn't get a more creative job or find a way to make her band a bigger success.
Some viewers like Lane's revival arc and don't have a problem with it at all. Redditor ZemMattress wrote, "One of my favorite moments in AYitL was noticing Zack and Lane playing together in the background of the secret bar" and Redditor grumpymuppett added, "Lane has happiness when everyone is working so hard to get it."
Lane Maintains Who She Is
It's possible to be unhappy with Lane not fulfilling her music dreams or seeing more of the world as the general feeling is that Lane changes too much. Fans think that high school Lane would never be happy with the direction that her life has taken as she would have hoped for a lot more.
Redditor h51195 shared the hot take that Lane is full of joy and peace right where she is because Lane is still the same person. The fan wrote, "overall, she was successful in staying true to herself."