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Gossip Girl 2007

“You're nobody until you're talked about.”

★ 8.2/10 TV-14 Drama 6 seasons · 121 eps Ended

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Overview

Gossip Girl is an American teen drama television series based on the book series of the same name written by Cecily von Ziegesar. Developed for television by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the program originally aired on The CW network for six seasons, spanning from September 19, 2007, to December 17, 2012. The narrative centers on an exclusive group of privileged teenagers attending a posh prep school on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Their private and social lives revolve around the blog of an all-knowing, ultra-secretive, and mysterious blogger known as Gossip Girl. This unidentified narrator chronicles the day-to-day scandalous lives of these wealthy students as they navigate their relationships and betray one another. The series features an ensemble cast including Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, and Chace Crawford. By following the complex social dynamics of Manhattan's elite, the show explores how these individuals interact within their high-stakes environment while remaining under the constant, watchful eye of the anonymous blogger who dictates the flow of information among their social circle.

Should you watch it?

“Privileged Manhattan teens navigate high-stakes social drama chronicled by an anonymous and mysterious blogger.”

Reasons to watch
  • features iconic pop-culture characters
  • explores the lives of Manhattan's elite
Keep in mind
  • characters frequently betray one another

Watch it if you enjoy teen dramas centered on the social lives of the wealthy.

The series is rated TV-14 and features themes of scandal and interpersonal conflict.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 18 episodes
Season 2 · 25 episodes
Season 3 · 22 episodes
Season 4 · 22 episodes
Season 5 · 24 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who created the series?

The series was created and developed by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage.

What is the show based on?

It is based on the series of novels by Cecily von Ziegesar.

Who narrates the show?

The series is narrated by a mysterious and vicious blogger known as Gossip Girl.

Who stars in the series?

The cast includes Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, and Chace Crawford.

Where does the show take place?

The story follows a group of students living on Manhattan's Upper East Side.