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'Gossip Girl' Reboot Will Be About Characters "Wrestling With Their Privilege," Disappointing Fans

I think it’s safe to say that the original “Gossip Girl” played a large role in my adolescence, so I was excited for the reboot — until recent comments by showrunner Josh Safran.

By Meghan Dillon4 min read
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I was 12 when I read the original book series and 13 when the first season of the original show premiered. I was an 18-year-old college freshman when the show ended, and it was truly the end of an era.