25 years after Gilmore Girls debuted, one major character still receives hate, and I'm convinced he deserves so much better. Gilmore Girls ended almost 20 years ago, and even the revival, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life , concluded nearly a decade ago. Yet, the show clearly has staying power, and fans continue to debate myriad aspects of the show.

One of the most common debates, even now, is who Rory's best boyfriend was, from various perspectives (how they treated her, how their relationship ended, etc.). A major part of that conversation has long been widespread hatred for one boyfriend in particular: Dean Forester. Yet, Dean really doesn't deserve all the hate he gets from Gilmore Girls fans .

Dean Forester Continues To Be Hated By The Gilmore Girls Fanbase

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