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Do. NOT. Watch. This. Thing., 18 February 2009

Author: cj_black65 from Romania

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I cannot believe some people actually watch this. No, seriously. I can't believe it. Let me make this clear - I'm not (and I repeat, NOT) trying to offend anyone who likes this...ummm...show. I just don't understand how someone CAN.

I've been through a lot of bad movies and shows but never, in my entire life, have I seen anything as distasteful as this. What's wrong with this show, you ask? Everything. No, really - I mean it. There isn't a single good thing to say about this...thing. I've watched half of a season (but only the first few minutes of the pilot voluntarily), and I can safely say I do not wish to ever see or hear about this ever again. It's BAD.

First of all, it has no plot whatsoever. A variety of clichéd, over-dramatized things happen throughout the thing but overall, there is no consistent story going on. If you ever had to forcefully watch a telenovela (soap opera) when you were 8 years old and your parents made you stay at your grandma's in the weekend, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. The only difference between Gossip Girl and a telenovela is the age of the characters.

And that brings me to the next point - the characters. Oh. My. God. I have never, in my life, seen such horribly clichéd and flat and boring characters. They're all the same, with minor, almost unnoticeable differences. We have Serene what's-her-name, bad girl gone good, who's the very definition of the drama-queening, woe-is-me spoiled rich girl from Upper Manhattan. This...creature, along with her lovesick puppy boyfriend Dan, basically go in and out of their relationship throughout the entire thing. She spends half of the episodes wallowing in self pity because life is being oh-so-cruel to her. And it's even worse when she's not wallowing in self pity. Trust me, you do NOT want to hear this girl laugh. I have no idea whether the character was really intended to be this awful, or Blake Lively simply can't act. But all in all, Serene or Serena or whatever her name is easily wins the award for worst character ever.

Then, we have Blair, the best friend. Now Blair isn't half as bad as said best friend, in the sense that she actually has a personality. Sure, she's annoying sometimes, obsessive, narcissist and spoiled, but she's far more likable than aforementioned Serena. Once you've seen the pair on screen, you'll almost love seeing annoying Blair just so you won't have to look at the other one and hear her idiotic lines. Blair is almost interesting when paired up to a Chuck-something. Sure, we've all grown bored of the oh-so-clichéd "Cruel Intentions" storyline, but at least there's no oversickening romance here. Which is an extremely refreshing change, once you've watched Gossip Girl for more than 5 minutes.

The rest of the characters include lovesick puppy Dan and his unbearably dumb sister, playboy Nick or whatever his name is, who literally has no purpose on this show other than making out with the entire female cast, Blair's worshippy fanclubs and the oh-so-troubled parents of Serene and Dan, who are actually in love but can't be together because Serene and Dan are (isn't that just a tad disturbing to you? It is to me).

So the characters are awful and there is no plot. And boy, that's not even the beginning of it. This show is for stupid people - and by that, I do not mean that people who watch this show are stupid. I am not trying to imply such a thing. But after every episode of this abomination (to quote the person who commented before me (and made a spiffing job of it, might I add)), I could feel my IQ dropping a few points. Or at least I hope there were only a few.

If you've never watched this show or read what I can only assume is a series of sickening books, even if your friends have told you just how cool this show is - please, I'm begging you, do NOT watch it. This thing doesn't deserve an audience. Go to the nearest video rental store and get yourself a good movie.

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A "signature show" that showcases lack of talent and viewership, 4 March 2008

Author: Vernon T. Weiss from United States

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So CW has just renewed Gossip Girl, hyping it as one of its "signature show".

That action begs for the question "are they insane?" to be asked.

Gossip Girl is a really bad show, based on a flimsy premise that may have been enough to support a movie, but is just obnoxious as a series.

Predictably, audiences have decided to stay away from Gossip Girl in droves, which indirectly led to CW firing a bunch of its staffers.

But where is the justice, I ask, when the staffers are fired and the bad actors, producers and writers that brought Gossip Girl to the screen are rewarded by one more season of being paid to make more low-rated drivel? It just boggles the mind... in a big way.

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This Show Makes Want to Laugh!, 29 September 2008

Author: CBismynewobsession from United States

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This show is ridiculous! My expectations were some what high but i didn't think the show would fail to at least meet one. First of all I loved Blake Lively in The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants, but after watching the show i think i hate her. It is so poorly written and it doesn't even keep to the books well. Its the same thing in every episode; she likes him, but he likes her, who's sleeping with him, who's sleeping with her mom! It's just horrible. Leighton Meester looks like a chipmunk and is not that great in acting and the rest of the cast is just as bad. The good person on the show is Kristen Bell, the voice of Gossip Girl, and I'm not saying that because you don't see her on screen but because she is my favorite actress. I mean they cancel Veronica Mars but not this steaming worth of trash!? So if you like repeating story lines they by all means watch this show! If not just don't waste your time and find something else to watch.

1/10

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Another boring romance orientated show about the rich...., 16 July 2009

Author: Angelus2 from United Kingdom

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I don't want to offend people...But this just seems to be simply about the 'Rich White Kids'.

I enjoyed The OC as it revolved around mostly Ryan Atwood, a urban street kid who finds himself ambushed by the rich people of Orange County...And One Tree Hill is just great because of the range of characters..But this Gossip Girl is just boring...

My cousin is a huge Gossip Girl fan and I ended up watching ten minutes...I laughed until my ribs began to severely ache.

The characters are two-dimensional, and the actors can't act to save their life...And the actor who plays the 'Bad-Boy'....Chuck....He looks drunk half the time...

I guess I can see the attraction, 'romance/filthy rich/scandals'...But it just doesn't work...The plus side is the actress who plays the lead...Blake Lively. But after ten minutes even she cannot hold it together...

Definitely one to avoid...

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could have been better !, 24 January 2009

Author: hemant k from United Arab Emirates

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gossip girl follows a good storyline, with a definitely above average cast. however there are certain things about the show that one just cant digest .. for a start , actors in mid 20's just cannot be portrayed as 17-18 year olds ... would have been better if they were shown as college students, and not in high school .. also in a lot of episodes, one character kisses another .. and then someone else in the following episode .. and then someone else .. and breaks up .. and makes up with no real logic or sense .. eg. nate has kissed every female character in GG except lilly .. some childish girly stuff could also have been avoided like the "scandalous" texts sent to 'gossip girl' every now and then .. its got potential but right now its way too similar to 90210 and the likes .. kinda immature teeny drama .. hope it gets better, lots of GG bashers around !!

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Lifestyles of the rich and the famous. Why would someone bother?, 26 July 2009

Author: insomniac_rod from Noctropolis

First of all, this show is extremely clichéd in every single aspect. The characters are spoiled brats that have an easy life that deals with economic benefits, partying all the time, and love interests. Also, their main conflicts happen when "someone" or "something" doesn't behave or happen according to the unwritten rules of popularity or social conventionalism.

We've all seen that before right? The situations will remind you of "The O.C." and those kind of shows. So, why would I even bother commenting about this show?

Well, as much as I hate the characters and clichéd situations; some of them are actually entertaining because you don't even have to use your brain. What do I mean? this is mindless entertainment not to be taken seriously. It's like watching the rich people's life and commenting about it.

As a male, I watched it only because of the gorgeous Leighton Meester and the super sexy blonde with the best legs in the business, Blake Lively.

Give it a chance only for it's production values. The direction and soundtrack is remarkable.

This show should be popular in some years... it's just not very appreciated.

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Don't let your kids watch this.., 14 September 2008

Author: quicksilver4224 from United States

This show is only mildly entertaining because its been done before and better with other shows. I would prefer watching reruns of the O.C. to new episodes of this.

However my main problem with it is this. Many teenage girls are watching this show and getting the wrong ideas about life from it. This show is so trashy, even the commercials are filled with stuff I wouldn't want my kids to see. This show definitely needs to be moved to a later time slot and shouldn't be allowed to have commercials like that. If I were a parent no one in my house under 16 would be able to watch this.

I agree with what America Ferrera said about it. There is no way shows like this can have a positive effect on teenagers.

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Great Wardrobe,Good Looks,Mediocre Acting, 13 February 2009

Author: Mandy Acklen from Malaysia

I would have to agree that this show is totally over-hyped mainly because it was based on a best selling series ala the Twilight saga-turned- movie franchise. As best as the writers try to entice audiences with the convoluting plots and supposedly thickening suspenseful drama from week to week, the show has failed to keep the book's original storyline and the characters are not much what the book had depicted them to be. It is because teen-aged girls and fashion savvy women make up the audience which makes the show very popular. Its varying fashion pieces from episode to episode makes it worth watching and also thanks to its beautiful actors that compensate for a show that's almost devoid of quality. In the acting department, most of them rely on the script and their looks, showing not more than bland expressions throughout the season and sometimes looking as though they're reciting than really acting out a range of emotions. I should be a little benign to the actress who plays Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) because I felt she was the only one who could brilliantly capture her character best and was able to deliver most of her lines memorably. So I beg the question, should you watch the show? Personally, yes if you are missing entertainment from your life and no, if you already have sufficient drama in yours.

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CW Down 40% Since Gossip Girl Started.... Why Keep It Around?, 1 March 2009

Author: Erin_Harris from United States

Seriously.

Gossip Girl is one of the worst shows in recent memory. Or rather it's one of the worst shows that keep being renewed in recent memory.

And the kicker is that it doesn't even get any viewership. I keep reading how it's a show that's "buzzed about" or the show that "everyone talks about"...

Never mind that I don't know anyone who talks about it, I don't even know anyone who is watching it! Why would CW want not only to keep this ratings and artistic disaster around to to highlight it as a show to copy (see the awful 90210 and Privileged for two other horrible shows with no audience).

If I wanted to sabotage CW into bankruptcy, this is how I'd do it: renew Gossip Girl.

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Gossip Girl, 30 October 2008

Author: Jasmine Revels from United States

When I found out Josh Schwartz was creating another show, i got really excited because his other show, The O.C. was excellent. It was my favorite show because the story line and characters were absolutely genius. I was hurt when the show was cancelled so when i found out about the new show, i was pleased. Turns out the billboards and ads were all an illusion. This show is HORRIBLE! I've never quite seen a show like this. It's seems like it's all about sex and that's it. The acting is weak and the story line is pretty stupid. The only thing I like about the show are the hot guys. Other than that, it's a waste of time. Please don't watch this show, maybe it will be cancelled, if we're lucky.

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