Gossip Girl

Name: Gossip Girl
Genre: Drama
Released: 2007-09-19
Cast: Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick

2007 | 6 seasons | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (8.1 out of 10) and it held a wide audience for several seasons, though it had middling reviews (59%). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Beverly Hills, 90210 or Heartstopper, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 6 seasons and 121 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off: A big time investment at 6 seasons.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

An exclusive group of privileged teens from a posh prep school on Manhattan's Upper East Side whose lives revolve around the blog of the all-knowing albeit ultra-secretive Gossip Girl.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
59% critic score
AudiencesStrong
8.1 out of 10
AwardsSolid
12 wins and 24 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a wide audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 705K people sought it out in the past year