How to watch 'Gossip Girl' from anywhere in the world

The reboot, unfortunately, got canceled but that doesn't mean you can't revisit the Constance Billard crew whenever you want—our "how to watch Gossip Girl" guide is here to help you do just that. 

For those of you who've lived under a rock for the past decade or so, Gossip Girl is a teen drama based on the scandalous—and we mean scandalous—lives of a group of wealthy friends on Manhattan's Upper East Side. 

They may be teenagers but their lifestyles are far from that of your average 16-year-olds. From family secrets and friendship betrayals to toxic relationships and fashion to die for (though not all of the outfits have aged well, the O.G. GG is still one of the most fashionable TV shows of all time), it's the kind of series we simply can't get enough of no matter how many reruns. (And if you truly want more, stiletto-step your way over to the Gossip Girl reboot.)

That's why fans were left devastated when the show was taken off Netflix in both the UK and the US  at the beginning of 2022. But luckily, it doesn't mean we'll never be able to stream the show again. Instead, Gossip Girl has found a new home. 

Here's how to watch it online, no matter where you are in the world. 

How to watch 'Gossip Girl' online:

How to watch 'Gossip Girl' online in the US

Days after it was removed from Netflix, HBO announced that it had acquired rights to the show and that the full six seasons of Gossip Girl would now be available on HBO Max. 

This means that those living in the US can now watch the entire Gossip Girl box set if they have an HBO Max account. In terms of subscription plans, you can get the ad-supported version of HBO Max for $9.99 per month (or $99.99 annually), or upgrade to a commercial-free experience for $14.99 per month (or $149.99 per year), allowing you to watch more than 10,000 hours of films, documentaries and TV shows from any connected device.

How to watch 'Gossip Girl' online from anywhere

If you're not in the US right now, fear not. You can also watch Gossip Girl online with the magic use of a VPN. 

When you're outside the country, streaming platforms like HBO Max often block you from using your subscription service. But a simple solution is to use a VPN service, which changes your IP address on your computer, or smart device, allowing you to continue to keep up with your favorite shows when you're away from home.

The VPN service we prefer is ExpressVPN, rated as the best in the world by our colleagues at TechRadar. It's simple to use, it's super secure, there's a no-quibble 30-day money-back guarantee and, if you sign up for an annual plan, you'll get an extra three months absolutely free...

Here's how to get started with a VPN:

1. First off, you need to make sure you have an HBO Max account so you can log in once your VPN is set up.
2. Then, download ExpressVPN, using the easy-to-follow instructions (you can get 49% off, three months free and there's a 100% risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee).
3. Once you've installed your VPN, open the app and select your server location as anywhere in the United States
4. With your ExpressVPN installed and your location set to the United States, head to HBO Max, log in and follow the instructions to stream all six seasons of Gossip Girl

Is 'Gossip Girl' on Amazon Prime?

Alternatively, viewers in the UK can watch Gossip Girl by purchasing individual box sets of all six seasons on Amazon Prime. Here, you can choose to either buy or rent the episodes.

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