17 details you might have missed on season 1 of HBO Max's 'Gossip Girl,' so far

Olivia SinghJul 8, 2021, 16:24 IST

Evan Mock, Thomas Doherty, Emily Alyn Lind, Eli Brown, Jordan Alexander, Savannah Smith, and Zion Moreno on HBO Max's "Gossip Girl."Karolina Wojtasik/HBO Max

Warning: There are major spoilers ahead for season one of HBO Max's "Gossip Girl."
The first episode was released on Thursday, introducing a new generation of the Upper East Siders.
There are plenty of hidden details and references to the original series that you might have missed.

In a callback to the original series, the show opens with a shot of a train in New York City.

The new "Gossip Girl" series opens with a nod to the original show's premiere episode. HBO Max; The CW

A shot of Kate looking through the window during her commute is reminiscent of Serena doing the same thing in the original pilot.

In the top photo: Tavi Gevinson on the new "Gossip Girl" show. In the bottom photo: Blake Lively on the original series. HBO Max; The CW

Kate's outfit bears a resemblance to Serena's.

In the top photo: Tavi Gevinson on the new "Gossip Girl" show. In the bottom photo: Blake Lively on the original series. HBO Max; The CW

The Calloway home has a table that includes an MTV Video Music Awards moon-person statue and four Grammy awards.

Julien Calloway's father is well-known in the music industry. HBO Max

Zoya Lott (Whitney Peak) is an artist, as indicated by the "art not war" sign that can be seen in her room as she gets ready for her first day at Constance.

Whitney Peak on season one, episode one of "Gossip Girl." HBO Max

A table in Zoya's room has a stack of books from prolific authors, like Toni Morrison and James Baldwin.

Zoya has several books in her room. HBO Max

Zoya's wearing a headband for her first day of high school, a hallmark accessory on the original series.

In the top photo: Whitney Peak on the new "Gossip Girl" series. In the bottom photo: Leighton Meester on the original show. HBO Max; The CW

Julien lives in a penthouse in Tribeca and Zoya resides in an apartment on the Upper West Side.

A smartphone screen seen on "Gossip Girl." HBO Max

Kate says the school produced "great people," including Caroline Kennedy, Coulson Whitehead, and Nate Archibald.

Chace Crawford on season one of "Gossip Girl." The CW

Rebecca pulls up the Gossip Girl site and reminds everyone that Dam Humphrey was the blogger.

Penn Badgley as Dan Humphrey on season two of "Gossip Girl." The CW

The last GG blog post is from December 17, 2012. Coincidentally, that's the exact day that the original series aired its finale.

The original Gossip Girl blog was run by Dan Humphrey. HBO Max

Kate calls out Blair Waldorf's (Leighton Meester) and Chuck Bass' (Ed Westwick) toxic relationship.

Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick starred as Blair and Chuck, respectively, on "Gossip Girl." HBO Max; The

Julien name-drops celebrity tattoo artist Dr. Woo.

Whitney Peak and Jordan Alexander on season one, episode one of "Gossip Girl." HBO Max

Julien and her crew gather at the steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a staple from the original show.

A new generation is now occupying the steps of The Met. Emily V. Aragones/HBO Max; The CW

Audrey Hope (Emily Alyn Lind) reads "Ornament and Silence: Essays on Women's Lives" by Kennedy Fraser while sitting on the steps.

Emily Alyn Lind on season one, episode one "Gossip Girl." HBO Max

Obie (Eli Brown) drinks from a compostable, disposable cup.

Eli Brown on season one, episode one "Gossip Girl." HBO Max

The series premiere references Chuck being heartbroken during season one of the original show.

Ed Westwick starred as Chuck Bass on "Gossip Girl." HBO Max; The CW

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