'Gossip Girl' Season 2 Review: New Year, Same Delicious Drama

GossipGirl Season 2 smartly leans into highlighting fan-favorite characters we didn’t see as much of in the first season. Our review:

The first season of HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot saw the soapy teen drama revamped for a modern age, showing a new group of Constance Billard students navigating the Instagram era a decade after its predecessor’s blog first took the world by storm. Season 2 picks up right where we left off after last season’s New Year’s party, and while some storylines need this consistency, others feel like they could have benefited from at least a short time skip, getting bogged down by some repetitiveness.

COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY But unfortunately, some of the first season’s flaws crop back up in its second installment, too – namely, the pacing. The relationship between Aki , Audrey , and Max is genuinely refreshing – rarely do we get to see a healthy polyamorous relationship explored. But at times, it can feel like we’re stuck in a vicious cycle. The problems they face, while legitimate, can start to seem redundant. This also feels true of Zoya’s character.

As teased at the end of last season, much of Season 2 sees Monet trying to start a war with Julien. Don’t get me wrong, Julien is a likable character. The problem, at times, is that she’s too likable, too nice, too unwilling to get involved in conflict. While her quest for self-improvement is noble and authentic for the modern influencer, she often feels too passive to go toe-to-toe with Monet in a way that’s truly satisfying.

Other characters I was happy to see more of include Obie’s new girlfriend Grace – who may not be quite as sweet as she initially seems – and school admin Wendy , one of this show’s sleeper stars. Every wild line that comes out of her mouth, whether she’s referencing NXIVM or getting raided by the FBI, is delivered with casual, comedic perfection.

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