This hot goss comes with some sad news, East Siders. It’s official – the highly-anticipated “Gossip Girl” revival has been canceled at HBO Max after just two seasons. Fans of the original series were excited to see the show return with a new generation of Upper East Siders and a new mystery to uncover. It seems that the revival just couldn’t live up to the original’s success.
The End of Gossip Girl
The Gossip Girl revival was first announced in 2019, with the original creators, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, returning to helm the project. This iteration of Gossip Girl takes place eight years after the original series ended, with a new generation of wealthy teens living in New York City’s elite Upper East Side. The revival promised to explore the impact of social media and social surveillance on the lives of these privileged teens.
The series premiered on HBO Max in July 2020. The star-studded cast included Jordan Alexander, Emily Alyn Lind, Whitney Peak, Thomas Doherty, Grace Duah, Evan Mock, Zión Moreno, and Tavi Gevinson.
Despite the show receiving mixed reviews from critics, it was clear that fans of the original series were excited to see the return of the iconic characters and the familiar world of the Upper East Side.
Fan Reactions to Gossip Girl’s Cancellation
According to sources close to the show, the “Gossip Girl” revival struggled to find its footing in the current TV landscape. Many viewers feeling that the show was unable to capture the same magic as the original series. The new characters failed to connect with audiences like the original did. While others felt the new mystery surrounding the return of Gossip Girl felt forced and uninspired. Additionally, many viewers felt that the show’s exploration of social media and the impact it has on the lives of the wealthy elite fell flat.
“Why are you crying about Gossip Girl getting cancelled? You complained about it every week?”
Me: pic.twitter.com/TJAClQfwAc
— zack ziegler (@badguyzizi) January 19, 2023
the last episode of the gossip girl reboot is exactly why they got cancelled..how the writers dont know their audience this bad they gave the least liked characters a happy ending???? but nothing for max, luna and monet pic.twitter.com/wsyquTMSWh
— .k (@sqaureone) January 26, 2023
kate was gonna be gone in season 3, luna was gonna be a full-on celebrity, zoya love interest, shan love interest, juliet v lawolfe, phillip price infiltrating the group, i- oh this hurts BAD #GossipGirl #SaveGossipGirl pic.twitter.com/432qGZRQ4o
— hayden de haan ♛ (@haydenxiv) January 26, 2023
just watched the gossip girl reboot finale… pic.twitter.com/SQhrVkQBZL
— techno boy toy (@rjbthatsme22) January 27, 2023
Signing Off and Final Thoughts
In the end, it seems that the “Gossip Girl” revival was just unable to live up to the original’s success. The show was unable to capture the same magic and spark that made the original series so beloved. Ultimately, it just couldn’t compete in today’s crowded TV landscape.
While the revival may not have been the success that fans were hoping for, there were still memorable moments. Not to mention, the original series will always hold a special place in the hearts of fans. The legacy of Gossip Girl Lives on.
