This version of the series is really painful to watch the acting is awful, the dialogues don't help at all, the script is dumb and devoid of meaningful drama instead replaced by a superficial and lacking story. I'm not a great fan of the first gossip girl, but this series is an insult. HBO had an opportunity to make a great production, like they did with Euphoria, but they have created a disappointment. If this is the new type of productions HBO Max is doing, I would be worried.