Gossip Girl (2021) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Gossip Girl
Rating: 7.3

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Eight years after the original website went dark, a new generation of New York private school teens are introduced to the social surveillance of Gossip Girl.

TV-MA • 2021 • 2 seasons

7.3

200+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

15+

A new generation of Manhattan private school students are surveilled by a revived Gossip Girl account — now run by their own teachers. HBO Max. 2 seasons. More racially diverse and more explicitly sexual than the original. The reveal of Gossip Girl's new identity is far less satisfying than the original's, but the ensemble has genuine charm.

Cast

Thomas Doherty

Emily Alyn Lind

Eli Brown

Jordan Alexander

Whitney Peak

Tavi Gevinson

Evan Mock

Johnathan Fernandez

Laura Benanti

Adam Chanler-Berat

Zión Moreno

Savannah Lee Smith

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Is Gossip Girl appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Gossip Girl Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Moderate 4/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore None 0/10

Mature Themes Strong 6/10

Sex and nudity in Gossip Girl

The season continues to depict stylized sexual situations and intimate encounters, though most nudity remains implied or partial. Max's polyamorous relationship is explored in depth, depicting the emotional and physical complexities of the arrangement. Scenes often feature characters in various states of undress and focus on the romantic tensions within the group.

Violence and gore in Gossip Girl

There is no physical violence or graphic gore present in this season. The conflict remains strictly psychological and social, focusing on reputation damage and emotional manipulation rather than physical altercations. The show maintains a glamorous, non-violent tone centered on high-society drama.

Language in Gossip Girl

The use of profanity is consistent with the established tone of the previous season, featuring regular use of moderate terms and suggestive slang. Stronger expletives are used occasionally to emphasize emotional distress or interpersonal conflict among the ensemble. The language is sophisticated but targeted toward a mature young adult audience.

Mature themes in Gossip Girl

The teachers-as-Gossip-Girl conceit raises questions the show mostly avoids: adults deliberately targeting and humiliating the students in their care is disturbing, and the show's comedic treatment of it is its most uncomfortable quality.

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Is Gossip Girl appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Gossip Girl is best for ages 15+. It's rated TV-MA. A new generation of Manhattan private school students are surveilled by a revived Gossip Girl account — now run by their own teachers. HBO Max. 2 seasons. More racially diverse and more explicitly sexual than the…

What age rating does Gossip Girl have?

Gossip Girl is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.

What is Gossip Girl about?

How many seasons does Gossip Girl have?

Gossip Girl has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Gossip Girl?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Gossip Girl.

How violent is Gossip Girl?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Gossip Girl per our reviewers.

Is the language in Gossip Girl appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Gossip Girl.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Gossip Girl?