Tuesday night over 2,600,000 people watched the highly anticipated second season premiere of Gossip Girl. For those who do not know of the scandalous show, Gossip Girl revolves around the socialites of New York City. The show resembles the television show, The O.C., except the setting is the east coast. So what makes Gossip Girl better than similar shows? Why is it so compelling to watch?
In my opinion, Gossip Girl allows us to partake in our superficial fantasies. The show appeals to teenagers; it touches subjects such as sex, money, fashion, and drinking. In the first season, some issues the producers crammed in include an attempted rape, a pregnancy scare, a drug addiction, an eating disorder, a suicide attempt, a lost virginity, and lots of blackmail. Surprisingly enough, the characters involved in these situations were between the ages of 14 to 18.
The producers casted attractive new stars that represent archetypal characters with classic story lines. The teenagers are like celebrities; their lives are public to everyone. They live in a world where their lives are broadcasted online, like celebrities are gossiped about in magazines. The show pulls you into a world with fabulous parities, unlimited credit cards, personal chauffeurs, and gorgeous friends. In my opinion, the most addictive aspect of Gossip Girl is the reoccurring delicious web of friendship, jealousy, scandal, and distrust that entangles the teenagers.
1 comment:
Shame on you! You should be reading a book instead.
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