So, I have watched the episode. I should tell you all that I am writing from a highly biased point of view; like I mentioned in the previous post– I love both Blake Lively and Kristin Bell, so I think this affects my feelings towards the show. Plus!! Knowing people in the “business” gets me loads of treats, so I bring you a picture of their goody bag.

Anyway, on to my highly biased opinion. I live in NYC and granted I am not part of the “socialite” life, but the show almost made NY seem like it was the LA scene. I like the way the show starts, with the narration of the Gossip Girl. She’s narrating the arrival of Serena (Lively) and someone (or everyone) has either tuned in to her site or received a text because the crowd new immediately– oh how technology helps spread the news. The relationship between the characters is established right away, and I suppose the progression of time is okay. It is only the first episode though, so who knows how well it will keep up. I did have a couple of troubles and they are the following:

• Since when are minors allowed to drink in NYC? I understand you can sneak into bars or use a fake ID, but clearly there are a couple bar scenes and dozens of minors drinking. What? Do socialites not get carded?
• Since when is it okay to pimp your son? I am referring to the scene where Nate’s father asks him to stay with his girlfriend (Blair) until he can secure a contract with her mother’s new clothing line.
• Whoever this gossip girl is, why is everyone tuning in to her blog? And what the hell– I don’t think I know of a single school that is completely hooked up to ONE site for their source of information. Serena walks into the party and people are checking their phones immediately.

I believe for now, that is all I want to write about the show. Whether I’ll continue watching or not, who knows. I shall let you know, but I doubt I’d post my opinion every week.

P.S. If you want to check out pics of their premier party, check the site: [PHOTOS]