The well- known television series Gossip Girl has been providing entertainment for millions of
viewers worldwide since 2007. Not only has it been airing for quite some time
now, however it is still just as exciting as episode one. It is on its final
season; Season six is scheduled to air on Monday October 8, 2012 on the CW
Channel at 9/8c. This television drama is based on the books written by Cecily
Von Ziegesar and is directed by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Salvage. It takes
place in Manhatten in present time. The show stars various wealthy, beautiful
individuals who are seen as the “popular kids”, all attending the most
prestigious high school. They live their luxurious lives with limo drivers, big
fabulous parties, and beautiful clothing. One might ask, what could possibly go
wrong? The answer to that is Gossip Girl. Gossip Girl played by Kristen Bell;
plays the third person omniscient. She is never seen in any episode, nor is her
identity ever revealed. She is a mysterious character running a blog informing
everyone about everyone’s business, drama, and secrets. People are constantly
sending her information via text in order to tell her about the juiciest
secrets and rumors going around. The show also stars Blake Lively, portraying
the role of Serena van der Woodsen and Leighton Meester, playing the role of
Blair Waldorf. The drama begins when Serena has come back into the city. She
had been gone for quite a while now and nobody knows where or why, nor does
anybody know why she came back. Amongst all of the people wondering is also her
ex best friend, Blair. As Serena returns, Blair finds it her mission to make
Serenas life miserable and to find out why Serena left in the first place. Serena
holds many secrets that unfold throughout the series, which affect many others
and tear everything apart. Amongst all of this drama there is also a love
triangle between Blair, Nate Archibald (her boyfriend) and Chuck Bass (Nate’s
best friend) that is revealed. It is a show filled with rich kids struggling
with their daily dose of drama, dealing with friendship, affairs, sex, love,
family and money. All of it is for the world to see as Gossip Girl reveals
their deepest secrets to everyone. Each character plays a very distinct, unique
character that provides so much thrill and excitement in the show. This show
will leave you on the edge of your seat, always asking for more. It takes so
many twists and turns, leaving you wondering what will happen next. Every
episode is a “cliff-hanger”, making it unpredictable to know what will happen
next. Unlike many shows that do not make it even past one season, gossip girl
has been very successful in providing various seasons and much excitement to
young people all over.
I actually started watching Gossip Girl over the last week from Season One and I am already addicted. Your analysis only made me that much more excited to watch upcoming episodes. I like that you chose a topic that was not only a book, but a television series as well. I wish you would have explained if the series is anything like the books, because I personally have no idea, and I am sure many other people don't know either. As you mentioned, I also enjoy the fact that each episode leaves the viewers with a cliff-hanger, as I feel like that leaves us desperately wanting more and anticipating next week's episode. I wish you had gone more into the analysis side of things versus describing the plot line, but that can be hard to do when it seems like there is only so much to say about a teenage drama. I think another reason many people watch this show is because the characters live a life that many of us can't. They have personal assistants, wealthy families, go to private school, and have perfect style. It leads back to the saying we always want what we can't have, and it proves true in this situation. Perhaps the fact that they have suspense, relatable teenage drama, and interesting characters make Gossip Girl the strong series it is today. I cannot personally wait to watch more drama unfold as season six begins.
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