Hey Upper East Siders! Looking for a show to fill that Gossip Girl shaped hole in your heart? Dive back into the inner circle of the rich and the powerful with these 10 TV shows brimming with high society scandal, whirlwind romances, and shocking betrayals, and find out where to stream online. Keep scrolling to discover 15 additional shows to watch if you love Gossip Girl!
Class
Based on the Spanish series, Elite, this coming of age teen-drama series follows a group of working-class Indian students who receive a scholarship to attend Hampton International, the most prestigious private-school in the country. Thrust into the world of privilege and wealth, these students struggle to pursue their dreams and ambitions, without getting sidetracked by all the drama, deceit, and temptation caused by their rich and famous peers.
Dynasty
Created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the makers of Gossip Girl and The O.C., Dynasty follows Blake Caringlton, a high-profile billionaire who lands himself in a world of drama after marrying a woman his entire family despises. The series documents the family politics, and power-struggles that ensue between him and his daughter following his recent marriage.
Made In Heaven
If you truly want an inside look into the lives of the rich and powerful in India, check out what happens at their weddings. Created by Zoya Akhtar, Made In Heaven exposes all the lies, secrets, and dramas that are often hidden behind the glitz and glamour of Big Fat Indian Weddings.
Euphoria
A series that perfectly describes every parent’s worst nightmare. Sam Levinson’s dark, messy, and semi-autobiographical series about Rue, a recovering addict, coping with the pressures of high-school alongside her group of toxic friends is the perfect binge-watch for viewers who couldn’t get enough of Chuck Bass’ debauchery and self-indulgence in Gossip Girl.
Bridgerton
Ever wondered what Gossip Girl would’ve been like before the age of cellphones? Just check out Bridgerton, a regency romance-drama, that also features a mysterious, all-knowing narrator, known for getting involved in the romantic business of the show’s characters. Created by Shonda Rhimes, each season of the series focuses on the love story between one of the members from the Bridgerton family, and their surprising love-match.
Pretty Little Liars
Four teenage girls go up against a mysterious narrator threatening to expose all their secrets. If you enjoyed watching Serena Van Der Woodsen chase down Gossip Girl’s real identity all these years, consider giving Pretty Little Liars a watch. The series follows a group of four close-knit girls who do their best to track down the identity of ‘A’, a secret new foe who begins blackmailing the group after their fifth best-friend mysteriously disappears.
Four More Shots Please
Although the series isn’t set in high-school, Four More Shots Please, keeps up with the same octane of scandal, betrayal, and love by following the lives of four tight-knit women navigating work, love, and societal expectations in the city of Mumbai.
90210
A spin-off to the popular teen-drama series, Beverly Hills 90210, this posh teen-drama series began airing just a year after Gossip Girl, and features almost just as many episodes. With decadent parties, forbidden romances, and nail-biting drama, 90210, is the closest you’ll get to a West Coast rendition of Gossip Girl.
The Carrie Diaries
Before she was ‘The Carrie Bradshaw’, she was just a simple and sweet girl trying to make her way in the competitive world of news. This coming–of-age prequel to Sex and The City offers a more hopeful, optimistic, and innocent followup after Gossip Girl.
Desperate Housewives
Imagine if your favourite Upper East Siders moved to a fancy suburb after settling down. This mysterious comedy-drama about four seemingly perfect housewives trying to hide their secrets while maintaining their inseparable bond, is just that. The series begins with the unexpected death of one of the most successful neighbours on the block, an event that leads to several other dark truths and secrets spilling out on the rest of the neighbourhood. Narrated by the ghost of the dead neighbour, Desperate Housewives, promises to keep you at the edge of your seat at all times.
Where to watch shows like Gossip Girl online
Looking for more scandalous drama series promising you the same level of excitement, intrigue, and shock-value as Gossip Girl? Check out the full list of 25 shows similar to Gossip Girl down below. You can click on the individual titles for more information about their streaming availability, cast, plot, and more!
