NETFLIX will finally bring back a hit noughties teen drama later this month.
Streaming fans were previously left devastated three years ago after the favourite show was given the axe from the platform.
Gossip Girl originally made its debut onto the CW Network in 2007 and it ran for six seasons until 2012.
It made superstars stars of Blake Lively, Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford as the audience was introduced to the ‘scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite’.
The series was removed from Netflix in 2021 in the US as it was moved to HBO Max instead.
Although UK fans were always able to watch the show on the global giant, US fans were utterly heartbroken by the move.
However, the streamer took to its official account on X – formerly known as Twitter – to confirm the return for US viewers.
It read: “Spotted: Gossip Girl Seasons 1-6 coming to Netflix in the US on October 29.”
The US teen drama was created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage who were also the names behind The OC.
They based their work on the hit novel series that was originally penned by Cecily von Ziegesar.
It followed a group of rich students from Manhattan’s Upper East Side who attended the Constance Billard St Jude’s school.
Both their social and their private lives were dominated by a mystery unidentified blogger named ‘Gossip Girl’.
All the scandals and intimate details of the characters lives were available for the public to read as they were chronicled during high-school, college and even after.
The group strove to unveil the true identity of the pseudonym, narrated by Kristen Bell.
Leighton Meester played the Queen bee of the school Blair Waldorf, who ruled the hallways alongside her ‘IT Girl’ frenemy Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively).
Huge stars made appearances in the hit drama, including the likes of Hilary Duff, Sebastian Stan, Armie Hammer, and Lady Gaga.
Gossip Girl’s most memorable moments
We take a look into some of the most iconic episodes of the hit US teen drama.
The Pilot
Fans consider the very first episode of Gossip Girl to be iconic in its own right. Viewers are first introduced to all the characters and their basic plot-lines that will run throughout the six series, including the dynamics of the love hate friendship between Serena (Blake Lively) and Blair (Leighton Meester).
Victor/Victrola
The first season was full of drama and viewers first saw the romantic connection between Chuck (Ed Westwick) and Blair behind the back of Serena. She looses her virginity to him in the back of his limo after she danced on the stage of a burlesque club.
The Goodbye Gossip Girl
After a drama filled second season, all the students were excited to graduate Constance Billard school and leave Gossip Girl behind. But during the ceremony, Gossip Girl lets everyone know they cannot get rid of her that easily. Although Serena tried to retaliate against the blogger, Gossip Girl decides to send out every single blast message they have ever been sent.
The Treasure of Serena Madre
Hillary Duff entered the third series as famous young actress Olivia Burke. But fans will remember the infamous Thanksgiving special. Various crazy storylines culminated in a huge confrontation at the dinner table as Lily (Kelly Rutherford) found out that Serena was in a relationship with a much older man, who also happened to be married.
Last Tango, Then Paris
Season three ended in a huge cliffhanger as Chuck was seen lying on the floor after he was shot. This was after a tense episode as Blair and Chuck’s relationship seemed to crumble, Jenny (Taylor Momsen) is turned against everyone and Serena finally becomes single.
The Townie
Season four saw Dan (Penn Badgley) and Blair leaving the Upper East Side on a special mission. The duo depart Manhattan to try and find out what really went down with Serena when she attended boarding school. Viewers also see a glimpse into Juliet’s (Katie Cassidy) real hatred against Serena and they get answers to serious questions raised in the season.
New York, I Love You XOXO
Fans were treated to a dramatic finale to the hit series. Bart Bass (Robert John Burke) fell out of a building after he attacked his son. Chuck and Blair escaped the scene as the police interrogated everyone they know for information. The pair decided to get married as the police were investigating. Everyone is summoned to the wedding but the series ends with a bang as Dan is revealed to be Gossip Girl.
The likes of Tyra Banks, Liz Hurley, Gwen Stefani, Alexa Chung, Cyndi Lauper were also included in special cameos.
A spin-off series of the same name was previously given the green light, but it was cancelled by HBO in 2023 after running for only two seasons.
Blake shot to fame for her role in the series, playing Serena van der Woodsen[/caption]
Gossip Girl will be available to stream on Netflix from October 29.
