Gossip Girl (2007)
Kernel Score: 89% · 2,273 ratings
Genres: Drama, Mystery
First aired: 2007-09-19
Seasons: 6 · 121 episodes
Is Gossip Girl worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Gossip Girl is a glossy, over-the-top teen soap about rich Manhattan teenagers and a blogger who exposes them. It is a guilty pleasure that knows what it is, and it stops being plausible fast.
Watch it if you
- like glamorous teen drama and scandal
- enjoy fashion and soap plots
- want a binge that doesn't demand thinking
Skip it if you
- want realistic teenage life
- dislike soapy twists and love triangles
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Gossip Girl
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Gossip Girl parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Gossip Girl is a TV-14 teen drama about privileged Manhattan teens dealing with bullying, romance, and gossip.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Teen romance and provocative content are central to this drama about privileged prep-school teens.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Gossip Girl
If you liked Gossip Girl, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- The O.C. (2003) — 87%: Rich-kid teen soap from the same era
- Pretty Little Liars (2010) — 88%: Secret-fuelled teen mystery drama with glam
- Skins (2007) — 91%: Teen drama with more bite and chaos
- Veronica Mars (2004) — 86%: Sharp teen mystery about class divides
- The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022) — 89%: Modern romantic teen drama with a love triangle
- One Tree Hill (2003) — 87%: Long-running teen drama of friendships and romance
Cast
- Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen
- Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf
- Penn Badgley as Dan Humphrey
- Chace Crawford as Nate Archibald
- Ed Westwick as Chuck Bass
- Kaylee DeFer as Ivy Dickens
- Matthew Settle as Rufus Humphrey
- Kelly Rutherford as Lily van der Woodsen
- Kristen Bell as Gossip Girl (voice, uncredited)
Gossip Girl FAQ
Is Gossip Girl worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Gossip Girl is a glossy, over-the-top teen soap about rich Manhattan teenagers and a blogger who exposes them. It is a guilty pleasure that knows what it is, and it stops being plausible fast.
Where can I watch Gossip Girl?
In the US you can stream Gossip Girl on Netflix and HBO Max and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Gossip Girl OK for kids?
Gossip Girl is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Gossip Girl is a TV-14 teen drama about privileged Manhattan teens dealing with bullying, romance, and gossip.
What shows are like Gossip Girl?
If you liked Gossip Girl, try The O.C., Pretty Little Liars, Skins and Veronica Mars.