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Production Companies: 17th Street Productions
Producers: Bob Levy, Josh Schwartz, Leslie Morganstein, and Stephanie Savage
Creators: Josh Schwartz
Based on a series of popular novels by Cecily Von Ziegesar, Gossip Girl follows the lives of young, privileged socialites in New York City. Now in its third season, the youngsters have begun college. Blair Waldorf, attempts to assert her status at NYU while her lothario boyfriend, Chuck Bass, makes a name for himself in business. Meanwhile, Serena Van der Woodson rekindles a troubled relationship with Carter Bazen, and Dan Humphrey tempts fate by getting involved with Blair’s nemesis, Georgina.
Sex continues to be the main source of concern for parents. The show conveys the message that sex is a tool used to manipulate people. For instance, early in the season, Blair and Chuck add spice to their relationship by getting beautiful women to sexually tempt Chuck so that Blair can play the scorned girlfriend and humiliate the women in front of him. Real consequences are non-existent in this fantasy world and the characters play musical chairs with their sex-partners, but suffer no physical or psychological ramifications. Though graphic simulated sex scenes are only sprinkled throughout the season, there are plenty of provocative kissing scenes, erotic situations, and skimpy clothing. Drugs and alcohol are omnipresent on the show though none of the characters are legally old enough to drink. Language on the show can be problematic at times with frequent use of the words “whore,” “ass,” “bitch,” “slut,” “screw,” “damn,” and “hell.” Violence is generally not a problem, though the previous season contained an attempted sexual assault and occasional brief fist fights.
Gossip Girl is not recommended viewers under age 18.
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