Gossip Girl vs. The O.C.
How could I NOT give this show a chance? It’s from the creator of ‘The O.C.‘ (Josh Schwartz) and he toted along his music supervisor (Alex Patsavas, who also does ‘Grey’s Anatomy’). The Hills has been boring me to tears, so I was due for some quality manufactured drama… and stylish characters.
My take? (I never read the books, just FYI)
- The rivalry between Blair and Serena seems weird. I’m going to need more backstory to understand.
- Dan Humphrey = Seth Cohen. You don’t think he’s cute at first glance and then he does the shy/nerdy/good guy thing and you’re like *melt*
- Lily van der Woodsen looks a little TOO much like the Cohen ma. I’m just sayin’.
- Nate Archibald = a more attractive Ryan Atwood. Except he’s not from Chino. But he does spend a lot of time “giving looks” instead of talking.
- Chuck = evil sleaze! A hot, hot, hot evil sleaze! Hahah.
- I like that Kristen Bell (‘Veronica Mars’) narrates, but I keep expecting to see her round a corner and be like “let me solve your mystery!”
- How do they get their hands on that much alcohol? Aren’t they in high school?
- Why do TV dramas about high school kids always make me feel like I was hella immature in high school? Kay maybe I was, whatev.
If the promise of some good rich-kid tv drama doesn’t entice you, maybe this cast will. They be pretty to look at.
Who’s down to join me for Wednesday night ‘Gossip’?
