50 Thoughts I Had While Watching the Wildly Dramatic Gossip Girl Reboot Trailer — Yes, 50!

Published on June 11, 2021 at 2:50 PM

This just in: the official trailer for HBO Max's Gossip Girl reboot is finally here, and it's 2 minutes and 10 seconds of pure drama. Of course, we wouldn't expect anything less from the Upper East Siders. As we get acquainted with the next generation of Manhattan's elite — portrayed by Jordan Alexander, Eli Brown, Thomas Doherty, Whitney Peak, Emily Alyn Lind, and Evan Mock, among others — it becomes abundantly clear that everything we thought we knew about Gossip Girl and her loyal followers will be flipped on its head in this new iteration. The fashion and music? Iconic. The love triangles? Even more intense. The new Queen Bee? Absolutely ruthless and fierce. Being a fan of the original Gossip Girl, I naturally had a lot of thoughts and feelings as I processed everything — 50 to be exact. Go through this journey with me as we patiently wait for the series to hit HBO Max next month.

1 Second in and We're Already Getting Euphoria-Level Beauty Looks. I See You, HBO Max!

Imagine if we get a Euphoria and Gossip Girl crossover!

I Want to Know So Much More About Monet and Luna

That Fancy Suit, Though!

Chuck Bass who?

Spot the "Fair Contract Now" Signs?

It seems like these Upper East Siders might also be activists. Side note: can we talk about how much Eli Brown looks like Dan Humphrey? I can't unsee it.

A Skater With Awesome Hair? I Can Already Tell That Aki Will Be Nate 2.0

Audrey and Julien Are Definitely the New Serena and Blair

Please give us BFF goals without the toxicity of Serena and Blair's relationship.

Ohh, Is Someone's Parent a Grammy Winner or Are They the Grammy Winner?

Jordan Alexander (who plays Julien) is a singer, so it's entirely possible.

We Love a Good Closet Moment

Julien is definitely the new Blair with that wardrobe.

I Already Love Aki and Audrey

Hold Up, This Looks a Lot Like Where the Shepherd Wedding Took Place

You know, the bar where Nate and Serena hooked up in the pilot episode . . .

What Is Audrey Saying "Shh" About?

This scene is giving me major thriller vibes. Is Gossip Girl gonna flip the script and make the show a murder mystery?

Ohh, This Escalated Very Quickly

This isn't The CW's Gossip Girl.

Something Is Clearly About to Go Down With Audrey and Max

If Looks Could Kill . . .

This scene reminds me of episode "The Ex-Files" where Serena turns the whole school against Dan. Who are they giving this look to? Obie or Zoya?

Julien Could Dis Me and I Would Thank Her

"We own this school" is peek "You can go now." Queen Bee energy, for sure.

She Wasn't Kidding, Julien Clearly Runs the School

Really hoping this reboot gives the Queen Bee's minions more of a storyline.

The Steps of the Met Rules Have Clearly Changed

Not only do the boys sit on the steps of the Met now, but someone is sitting at a higher level than the Queen Bee, which was a big no-no in the original. Remember Jonathan's unfortunate yogurt "accident" when he didn't follow the rules? This group is shaking things up!

This Outfit Just Screams Jenny Humphrey

Should we start calling Zoya little Z?

Wait, This Queen Bee Hates Headbands?!

The removal of this silk headband is so symbolic. We are clearly in a whole new era, folks!

This Smirk! Julien Is About to Bless Us With So Many Memeable Moments, I Can Already Tell

Blair Waldorf, aka the queen of GIFs, would be proud.

This Elevator Looks a Lot Like the One in the van der Woodsens' Penthouse

Does one of the characters live in the same building??

You Can Barely See It, but I Am in Love With This Dress

Whoa, Max and Julien Are Giving Me MAJOR Chuck and Blair Vibes

OK, Another Twist! Aki and Max Are Actually Hooking Up

Wait, It's a Love Triangle?!

Zoya Is Just So Effortlessly Cool

Um, Is This the Empire Hotel?!

Look at the zebra-print chairs! That has to be Chuck Bass's hotel, right?!

What Are They Looking At?

An ad about Gossip Girl? Graffiti? Are they spying on someone?

I See We Have Another Book-Lover in Our Midst

The Dan Humphrey and Joe Goldberg connections aren't lost on me.

Is Zoya a Brooklyn Girl, Too?

That definitely looks like DUMBO! I wonder if we'll get more iconic shots of the Humphrey loft.

Oh, I Didn't Spot the Earring Until Just Now

Um, These Look a Lot Like the Empire Hotel Windows!!

I'm living for these little Easter eggs.

I Guess These Kids Ride the Subway Now

Another Subway Shot! We're in a Whole New World Right Now

Blair Waldorf would never!

OK, Shoulder Pads!

I Guess Constance Billard and St. Jude's Are Gonna Get Involved With Gossip Girl

Still Not Over the Fact That Gossip Girl Is an Instagram Now

Very interested to see how this works! *Zooms in on this screenshot*

This Has to Be After a Gossip Girl Blast

Are Max and Aki Hooking Up Behind Audrey's Back or Does She Know?

This Definitely Looks Like She's Walking in on Them

OMG, Beck Is Alive!

Love this little Gossip Girl and You connection given all the initial comparisons. Also, spot the Playbill in the background! Is Broadway the new ballet of the reboot?

Oh, Who Is Julien on an Instagram Live With?

This is also your casual reminder that HBO Max created Instagram accounts for the characters!

Hmm, What Is Zoya's Connection to Johnathan Fernandez's Character?

Is He Zoya's Dad or a Teacher?

Please give us more details about the ensemble cast, HBO Max!

How Does Luke Kirby Play Into All of This?

Given the piano and the fact that he's in a scene with Julien, is he playing her dad? Perhaps Rufus 2.0? Maybe he's the one who owns all those Grammys from earlier in the trailer.

Seriously, What Is the Deal With Tavi Gevinson's Character?

There are already so many rumors and theories going around, and she barely makes an appearance in the trailer. I'm so intrigued.

Oh Hi, Laura Benanti!

I guess she's playing Audrey's mom? Interested to see how this group of parents compare to the original Gossip Girl parents, specifically if they can bring the same amount of drama to the show.

I Spy Some Fun Musical Performances

The original Gossip Girl had some iconic guest appearances from artists like Lady Gaga and Florence + the Machine, so the reboot definitely has big shoes to fill.

I See Obie and Zoya Eventually Get Together

Interested to see how this plays out!

I Know I've Already Established That Julien Is Queen Bee, but This Is Serena If I Ever Saw It

The dress, the runway, it all screams Serena van der Woodsen! Is the Gossip Girl reboot giving us Queen Bee and It girl all wrapped in one? You know I love it!