Teen Drama Links for December 7, 2021

The “Gossip Girl” spinoff’s first season may be over, but the coverage sure isn’t.

Below you’ll find a compilation of reviews, analyses, and Q&As as multiple media outlets dissected the show’s final three episodes and, especially, the season finale. A few stories, of course, also look ahead to season 2, though HBO Max hasn’t yet announced a premiere month and probably won’t for quite some time.

I’m sure that won’t stop there from being plenty of speculation over the months ahead about what’s to come and, while they have not yet broken out to nearly the same heights as the original “Gossip Girl” cast, we’ll continue to see the stars partnering with various brands and doing interviews here and there. I’ve also been curious to see if the show ends up on any year-end lists and, to that end, I have a note on that in today’s roundup.

But it’s not all “Gossip Girl” goodness below. There’s also plenty of content worth consuming related to “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Dawson’s Creek,” “The O.C.,” “One Tree Hill,” and “90210.” I hope you enjoy!

Teen Drama Links for December 7, 2021

• “21 TV Shows That Absolutely Nailed Their Final Line” (BuzzFeed)

• “16 ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Episode 7 Outfits, Ranked From ‘Why Would You Buy That’ To ‘Thankful This Exists’” (BuzzFeed)

• “I Ranked The Fashion From The ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Episode 8, From ‘Unforgivable’ To ‘Absolute Genius’” (BuzzFeed)

• “The ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Welcomed Back Three Original Characters, And 13 More TV Moments From This Week” (BuzzFeed)

• Gabrielle Carteris (Andrea, Beverly Hills, 90210) was on the “Behind The Velvet Rope” podcast, where she claimed she and her “Beverly Hills, 90210” castmates are “talking right now about doing something else together.” (Apple Podcasts)

  • Goodness gracious, have they really not learned their lesson?!

• Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills, 90210) made some holidays-related headlines…

  • “Watch Tori Spelling Dodge Question About What She’s Giving Dean McDermott For Christmas” (E! Online)

  • “Tori Spelling Dishes on Her Family’s 2021 Holiday Plans as She Steps Out for Glam Solo Appearance” (E! Online)

• Cress Williams (D’Shawn, Beverly Hills, 90210) was given an honorable mention for “Performer of the Week” for his appearance on “The Flash.” (TVLine)

• Here’s another story on Alan Toy (Professor Finley, Beverly Hills, 90210) surviving childhood polio and still acting today. (Winston-Salem Journal)

• Liz Vassey (Marcie, Beverly Hills, 90210) is writing and executive-producing a drama series for NBC called “In Between.” (Deadline)

• Eddie Cibrian (Casey, Beverly Hills, 90210) will star in Fallen Angels Murder Club on Lifetime. (Deadline)

• Kevin Williamson (creator, Dawson’s Creek) briefly mentioned “Dawson’s Creek” in this interview about the Scream franchise and his career. (The Independent)

• James Van Der Beek (Dawson, Dawson’s Creek) hosted H-E-B’s “A Very Texas Holiday” special. (My San Antonio)

• The Fabelmans, starring Michelle Williams (Jen, Dawson’s Creek) and Seth Rogen (Bob, Dawson’s Creek) will open in theaters on November 23, 2022. (Deadline)

  • The movie was directed by Steven Spielberg and is based on his childhood. Spielberg, of course, was a big reference on “Dawson’s Creek.”

• Joshua Jackson (Pacey, Dawson’s Creek) and Evan Peters (Jack, One Tree Hill) scored Critics’ Choice TV Awards nominations for “Dr. Death” and “Mare of Easttown,” respectively. (Deadline)

• Bourke Floyd (Brady, Dawson’s Creek) will appear in the crime thriller The Locksmith. (Deadline)

• Rogen is executive-producing an animated spinoff of “The Boys” called “Diabolical.” (Deadline)

  • “The Boys” stars Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl).

• “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill” are both mentioned in “Could NC attract more TV and film projects thanks to changes in new state budget?” (The News & Observer)

• Music artist KROY has released a song, and an accompanying music video, called “Ryan Atwood,” inspired by “The O.C.” character. (Broadway World)

• Benjamin McKenzie (Ryan, The O.C.) discussed on CNN his take on cryptocurrency. (CNN)

• Cam Gigandet (Volchok, The O.C.) has signed with APA for agency representation. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Here are “All the Christmas Movies Starring ‘One Tree Hill’ Alumni: A Complete Guide.” (Us Weekly)

  • Related: 2021 Holiday Movies with Teen Drama Stars (TDW)

• Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) shared her favorite places in Rhinebeck, New York, in USA Today’s GoEscape magazine. (Instagram)

• Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley, One Tree Hill) and Jessica Lowndes (Adrianna, 90210) are showcased in “10 Hallmark Stars Who Are Also Talented Singers.” (Wide Open Country)

  • Related: Teen Drama Stars Who Are Also Singers (TDW)

• “2021 in Review: The 40 Most Shocking Cast Exits Announced This Year” includes Torrey DeVitto (Carrie, One Tree Hill) leaving “Chicago Med.” (TVLine)

• Maria Menounos (Jules, One Tree Hill) opened up about her fertility issues and surrogacy journey. (Today)

• Peters’ character’s passing on “Mare of Easttown” is listed in “2021 in Review: The 40 Most Heartbreaking TV Character Deaths.” (TVLine)

• Sharon Lawrence (Sylvia, One Tree Hill) discussed The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls, in which she co-stars with Robert Buckley (Clay, One Tree Hill). (Digital Journal)

• Stories about the “Gossip Girl” spinoff, spoilers included…

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ showrunner Joshua Safran says that he can see the HBO Max show lasting for 5 or 6 seasons” (Insider)

  • “See Inside This Five-Story ‘Gossip Girl’-Themed Activation From HBO Max” (BIZBASH)

  • “Gossip Girl Boss Talks Bringing Back Those Original Characters in Episode 10: ‘Just Being With Them Was a Joy’” (TVLine)

  • “Multiple OG ‘Gossip Girl’ Stars Returned For The Reboot And Fans Are Freaking! Out!” (Elite Daily)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ Creator on Those Very Special Hanukkah Cameos, Blair’s Location Reveal” (The Wrap)

  • “Beloved ‘Gossip Girl’ Star Shares the Story Behind Her Secret Reboot Return” (E! Online)

  • “This Is the ‘Gossip Girl’ We Know and Love” (Decider)

  • “What Happened at the End of ‘Gossip Girl’ Season 1? Showrunner Breaks Down That Finale” (Newsweek)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ showrunner Joshua Safran says that there was ‘no convincing necessary’ to bring back several original stars for season 1” (Insider)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ Showrunner on What to Expect in Season 2” (Newsweek)

  • “In Defense of ‘Gossip Girl’ on HBO Max — Why We Need to Cut the Reboot Some Slack” (Newsweek)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ Just Brought Back Three O.G. Characters — And Twitter Is Emotional” (Glamour)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ Inclusivity Still Misses the Issues Right on the Surface” (The Mary Sue)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ Creator on ‘Infected’ Julien’s Finale Alliance, Season 2 Plans for Your Favorite Triad” (The Wrap)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ EP Teases How That Finale Twist Will Affect Season 2: Kate and Julien’s Deal Is ‘Easier Said Than Done’’” (TVLine)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ showrunner Joshua Safran breaks down the game-changing season 1 finale cliffhanger and teases new dynamics to come” (Insider)

  • “The most entertaining and bingeworthy queer content arriving in December” includes the show. (NBC News)

  • A Julien outfit is highlighted in “The 7 On-Screen Style Moments We Were All Talking About In 2021.” (Vogue UK)

  • “The Ultimate 2021 T&C Wish List” features the mag’s gift idea for the show’s characters, who are deemed “2021’s Freshman Class.” (Town & Country)

  • I was surprised the show wasn’t included in “2021 in Review: The 16 Sexiest Scenes,” given all the hullabaloo about the show’s nudity and sex scenes. (TVLine)

  • “Quotes of the Week: ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Flash,’ ‘Yellowstone,’ ‘Zoey's Christmas’ and More” (TVLine)

• Stories on the “Gossip Girl” spinoff cast…

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ star Jordan Alexander talks the final episode and what she hopes for in season 2: ‘I want the chaos’” (Entertainment Weekly)

  • “Jordan Alexander Is in It for the Long Haul” (Elle)

  • “Interview: Savannah Lee Smith talks HBO’s ‘Gossip Girl’” (Coup de Main)

  • “Evan Mock Stars in Calvin Klein’s Holiday 2021 Campaign” (HYPEBAE)

  • Mock’s tribute to Virgil Abloh is featured in “5 Ways Virgil Abloh’s Influence Went Beyond the Sphere of Fashion” (TIME)

  • “‘Fit Battle: Evan Mock vs. Paul Mescal” made me laugh since Mescal was just referenced in episode 7 of the “Gossip Girl” spinoff. (HIGHSNOBIETY)

  • Todd Almond’s new album is showcased in “Joyful and Triumphant: Holiday Recordings From Broadway Artists to Brighten the Season.” (Playbill)

• Trevor Donovan (Teddy, 90210) is on the cover of the December issue of Community Magazine. (Community Magazine)