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I debated for awhile before requesting this forum because well, I didn't really like the show that much especially at the end. I never loved the show, but at its best, it was fun and entertaining. I really liked Leighton Meester as Blair and before they ruined Chuck, I was even a shipper of that piece of furniture. It was silly before the writers ran into the ground or something.
I basically gave up on the show and its quality issues around S3 and the hotel incident, but they pulled me back in with Dan and Blair. Then stabbed me again with the finale of S5. I think the fact that I was pulled back in and hurt again is what makes me not forget about this show.
I agree, I fell in love with Season 1 and then it got worse from then on. I never really liked Serena or Jenny, but I loved Blair and Chuck. My favorite episode is probably 1x07 Victor, Victrola. I feel like that's when the entire show shifted; in the pilot, they were really pushing Nate and Serena and the media push was for Blake Lively and Chace Crawford as the stars. However, about halfway through the first season I think it became clear that Blair was the star of the show and that Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick started getting the media attention. It's funny to think now that Chuck wasn't a huge character in the books and certainly was not meant to be the romantic lead.
While I did think Blair and Chuck had amazing chemistry during the first season and early season two putting them together easily ruined them for me. Then again, I wasn't actually a fan of any romantic pairing on this show. I was here for Blair/Serena mostly and other things which I can't fully articulate now but I will say this:
Chuck and Ed Westwick's portrayal of him became a double edged sword for the show. It was obvious he was never suppose to be a lead from the pilot, but he became a fan favourite. However, the more they wrote for Chuck, the worse he became for me. I think Blair's character assassination started when they got together. He got a lot more character growth and plotlines which Westwick played well, but by the time S4 started (after he got shot), I couldn't stand the character.
I loved season 1, mainly because Derena and their chemistry. I adore Dan and Serena together, and I'm so happy they ended up together! However, I'm quite upset that he was Gossip Girl because in a lot of occasions, it doesn't make sense. Plus, Gossip girl did so much harm to them, so I don't understand why serena forgave him so easily. I think Derena should have talked more about GG in the series finale. I always rewatch season 1 for Dan and Serena (it was their strongest season). I wish they kept the identity of Gossip Girl a secret, it would have been fine with me.
And also, how the bleep is Gossip Girl a love letter to Serena and everyone else? It's just a website to expose secrets! I don't see it as a love letter. I love season 1 Dan, but as time went on, he started to become a huge jerk. Season 5-6 Dan was so mean most of the time. In season 1, he was a cute little dork with a big crush on Serena, which was SOO adorable. I love Derena, but I wish they didn't change Dan so much.
So I didn't watch this when it aired abd am binge watching now. I only have 4 episodes left I think. I had peeked at this page about halfway through and couldn't believe people saying Dan turns into an ass in five and six. Thought they were exaggerating but man he's awful!! It's like a totally different character. It's ridiculous. Also don't like Serena ever.
I'm watching the whole Juliet/Ben arch in season 4 and for the life of me I can't understand why more people aren't upset with Lily. An innocent man went to prision for a SEX CRIME and Lily is distressed that people will find out she commited pejory, which she actually did, and has a much better chance of no jail time than poor Ben. Like wtf. Ah Ben, a working class boarding school teacher is so much tougher than fragile Lily Bass......
So, I really enjoyed the first part of Chair when Chuck was falling for her, and all the early season 1 Chair. But holy freaking god, in season 3, they were literally messed up. Chuck sleeping with Jenny was so screwed up. And not to mention, the fact that Blair literally talks about how she loves Chuck, and then she goes on to kiss Dan?
Dair was a joke. I felt season 5 was so unwatchable. I actually sort of thought Dair was cute in season 4 for the last part of the season, as their friendship was pretty cute. Season 5 was pathetic, and then Dan claiming it was like rape after he had sex with Serena... Ugh? The first and second season were my favorites.
Plus, it's so obvious that Dan wasn't "always" meant to be GG. I wish they never told us who it is. Does anyone remember when Jenny took a picture of Dan and Serena in bed together while Serena was dating Nate and while Dan was dating Vanessa? Well Dan was clearly shocked when he got the GG blast. He was ALONE, too. :/ Some things just don't add up.
I did too, but I think it got worse as the series wore on. Also, Blair's makeup became overdone too. Still, of all the girls, her style is the one I would still emulate the most. Serena, Jenny, and Vanessa were all too rocker, bohemian, or plain silly as a style.
I just watched the Thanksgiving episode from Season 1, "Blair Waldorf Must Pie", for the first time in many years, and it is still a wonderful episode; it gets all the longing and love so well. Agree with all above who loved Season 1. Looking forward to the Christmas episode in a few weeks!
This bothered me too. I just started season 1 yesterday, but with knowledge of who GG is. I haven't seen the scene you are refering to yet (Dan is still dating Serena- I'm like on episode 7?) but Dan found out about Serena looking for a date to the costume ball from Gossip Girl. So, he wrote the post himself, and then was shocked to find it there?
I still haven't decided if I like the show, or if I just like the pretty clothes. The idea of anyone as GG makes very little sense- the blogger is omnipotent; how could GG know things that took place behind closed doors with only 1 person?
I also haven't decided if I really care about any of the characters. Mostly, it makes me so happy to not be in high school anymore (or you know, for the past 15 years...) And a bit shocked at just how easy it is for these high schoolers to get alcohol. I mean, cool kids have always been drinkers- but parties with full open bars for minors? Um, sure.
I just got through watching the whole thing from beginning to end because I found it strangely compelling. But I came to the realization that I basically hated everyone. The only one who (as far as I can recall) never deliberately went out of his way to destroy anyone he claimed to love was Nate, and as a result, he was the only one I could still stand by the end. So naturally, he winds up alone.
Also, this seems kind of tangential, but I feel like we're missing large chunks of the Lily-William arc. They went out of their way to give us a flashback episode showing where she first meets him (although if you blink, you'd miss that part), and then they apparently ultimately end up together, but I don't know. We don't know anything about how they got together, or really much about why their relationship fell apart in the first place, but was apparently strong enough to get them back together in the end... I know, I know. Their story is not the point, but then why bother with the flashback?
It was a backdoor pilot. They wanted to do a spinoff about young Lily, so they did that whole episode with all the '80s flashbacks. And then...the CW didn't pick it up. I thought it was boring and ill-conceived, but maybe that's because I never cared much for LIly as a character.
I always think that the show went off the rails in its first season because of the writer's strike. You end the first 13 episodes with Blair and Serena swearing to take down the Upper East Side and then you come back in the next episode and Serena is telling Blair to play nice with Jenny and it was just so frustrating to me because I really wanted to see Blair and Serena team up to get revenge. This was like the first of many "set up/then fail to deliver" things that happened over the run of the show.
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