Is Gossip Girl Something to Talk About?

Fall TV Review of Gossip Girl

Even with the mass amount of media buzz surrounding the show, I was hesitant to check it out. Don't ask me why; I just was. However, whatever inner thoughts that were keeping me away, something stronger made me tune in to the season premiere last night. I figured it was worth a try, right?

Let me say that I am immensely happy that I did. With the cancellation of Veronica Mars, Gilmore Girls, and The O.C., Gossip Girl is the fresh new drama that television needs this season. Although I found many things to love about the show, the fact that New York, my dream city, is so prominently featured was enough to fickle my fancy. Plus, there is teen drama, deception, fashion, music and, of course, gossip.

Other than New York, fashion is all through the show. With one of the supporting characters being a fashion designer, I can see why the issue is so important to the show. The characters not only know and talk fashion; they are impeccable dressed by Eric Daman, former assistant costume designer and stylist on Sex and the City.

The show centers around young socialite adults dealing with alcohol, drugs, sex, and a slew of other teenage issues on New York's Upper East Side. Serena van der Wooden (Blake Lively), once "It" girl, returns home from a year away at boarding school to family problems, the fallout of past deceptions, and a not so welcoming reception from her friends, including best friend Blair Woodsen (Leighton Meester). Things are strained with the girls as they fight to deal with their shared infatuation with Blair's boyfriend, Nate Archibald (Chace Crawford). All this goes on to the narration of unseen, omnipresent, "Gossip Girl" (voice by Kristen Bell).