By Madison Lusignan – Staff Reporter

The show “Gossip Girl” takes place in Manhattan, New York, on the Upper East Side, with a few privileged teenagers and a rollercoaster of romances. 

The actual “Gossip Girl” is a voice that reads from the Gossip Girl website that is filled with all of the characters’ dirty secrets, current secrets, and past secrets.

“Gossip Girl” remains a mystery for the majority of the show and is revealed in Season 6, the final season, although throughout the show, the secrets seem to never come to an end.

Chuck Bass, who probably has the majority of the family problems, reigns as the richest character on the show, followed by Serena Van Der Woodsen.

Serena is a blonde and beautiful socialite who was handed a tough batch of teenage years, but as the series goes on, viewers see her grow into a young woman who begins to value herself and her morals.

Serena’s best friend since high school at Constance is Blair Waldorf, who finds herself madly in love with Chuck Bass but is too embarrassed to admit it. Serena seems to always find the center of attention and that beyond bothers Blair. 

Another main character who seems to be finding himself into trouble often is Dan Humphrey. Dan is just being introduced into the world of the Upper East Side when his father marries Serena’s mother, and Dan’s sister Jenny starts her fashion business. 

Dan often struggles with his new life and has a lot to sort out. He struggles but grows as a character as the series moves on.

One of the more memorable scenes in “Gossip Girl” is when Rufus Humphrey marries Lily Van Der Woodsen, and they come out to the public about their relationship. Another memorable scene is when Chuck tells Blair that he loves her, which took him two seasons to admit.

A weak point in the show is when Chuck is shot in an alley, and the people who shot him steal the ring that he was keeping in his pocket.

“Gossip Girl” is an ever-changing series and there is always a new secret to be unfolded with each episode. Some of the most interesting parts in the show are when each character overcomes one of their biggest struggles, and then moves on with life like it never happened.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars