XOXO: Gossip Girl Spectacular

Teenage drama is not novel. Thus, a niche is required. “Beverly Hills 90210” was glamorous. “Dawson’s Creek” was analytical. “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County” was realistic. “The OC” was imaginary. Amidst these endeavors, no one ever patterned youth’s greatest. No one ever mimicked “Cruel Intentions.”

On Wednesday, I viewed the CW’s “Gossip Girl.” The program is exemplary. The program channels Cruel Intentions. Beautifully, Gossip Girl balances lust, scheming, and self-destruction. However, a unique element exists… an omnipresent online blogging beauty.

Dialogue is excellent. Casting is exceptional. Leighton Meester (Blair Waldorf) and Taylor Momsen (Jenny Humphrey) are fantastic. Blake Lively (Serena van der Woodsen) and Chace Crawford (Nate Archibald) are also notable. Cruel Intentions was both decadent and delightfully evil. I am elated Gossip Girl has mirrored the example.