Is restricting Gossip Girl from the web a huge mistake?
As Gossip Girl’s ratings have struggled (though most recently, they’re up), the CW has announced that it will no longer stream episodes of the show on the internet. Is this a mistake?
While the show has been pulling in low numbers on TV (2.6 million viewers weekly), new episodes hit iTunes at No. 1. Additionally, episodes streamed at cwtv.com were drawing loyal viewers each week.
The decision to pull the episodes from the web was not without controversy. While the CW can tout higher ratings, the numbers only reflect a 1% increase overall. And on the web, Gossip Girl only hit No. 7 on iTunes this week.
It would appear that the internet fans will not turn off the computer and push traditional ratings up significantly. Will this kill off Gossip Girl’s buzz? One hopes not.
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4 opinions for Is restricting Gossip Girl from the web a huge mistake?
Lilly
Apr 28, 2008 at 5:40 pm
I really think they should put it back on the internet.
madi
May 11, 2008 at 5:23 pm
it is a HUDGE mistake!!!!!!!!!!!!! all of my friends watch it only online b.c they cant watch it live! i am the same so i haven’t bin able to see any of the new episodes! do you know any web site were i can see them?
Lilly
May 12, 2008 at 3:40 pm
i know that you can watch all the episodes on: http://www.watchgossipgirl.net/
I hope it helps!! Thats where i watch them
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Jun 20, 2008 at 3:40 am
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