Quarantine has given me plenty of time to binge on Netflix. Instead of venturing out and watching something new, I ran back to my roots. I'm rewatching Gossip Girl for probably the fifth time. I've had plenty of time to get a feel for the characters, and the ones on this list are elite. Elite because they've made my list, not because they're among the richest people in the Upper East Side.
Chuck Bass
GiphyThe character everyone loves to hate. We watch Chuck grow from an immature high schooler to a free spirit, and successful businessman. Chuck is made of daddies money given to him by a negligent father. Chuck is pretty much always found drowning his daddy issues in alcohol or women. He insists on having the best and always gets what he wants. Even if it means manipulating you. How else would you make it on the Upper Eastside?
Dorota
GiphyDorota is all too often overlooked because she is "just a maid". In reality, Dorota is a hardworking polish woman who puts up with a lot from the Waldorf family. When Blair is not bossing Dorota around, she often confides in her for advice. I might even argue that Dorota serves as a mother figure to Blair since her actual mom is usually absent. What earned Dorota her spot on this list is that when she isn't engaging in maid duties, she can be found scheming. She may be a maid but she is no different than everyone else in the Upper East Side.
Blair Waldorf
Did you really think I would leave Blair off the list? She's spoiled, a master manipulator, and queen of finesse. Blair has the power to work her way out of any situation with no fingerprints on the scene. Just like Chuck, she always gets what she wants. She's had Chuck, Nate Archibald, and even a prince. Aside from her negatives, Blair is a fashion icon and perfect lady when she wants to be. One of New York's finest.
Eric Van der Woodsen
GiphyEric starts out in a center for people struggling with their mental health. We later find out that he was staying there because he attempted suicide. Eric's story serves as a lesson that anyone can suffer from mental health issues. You can live the most luxurious life and still face struggles. Eric is the most loyal and friendly of the Van Der Woodsen family. To me, he seems like the type of person you feel like you've known forever. The type of person you can trust and that quality earned him a spot on this list.
XOXO, Gossip Girl.














