“I killed someone.”  And with those final words last night, Serena took Gossip Girl to a wild new level of intrigue.  Best episode of the season?  Oh yeah.  Michelle Trachtenberg, as Georgina Sparks, in just two weeks has become a soap villainess in the vein of legendary “mean queens” Joan Collins and Heather Locklear.  Her sweet smile masks a sordid agenda, which for starters has included drugging, outing, creating duel identities, boyfriend-stealing…oh, and secretly videotaping the crime Serena confessed to Blair.  For blackmailing, of course.  This show is the gold standard for escapist dramas: fast-paced storylines and jaw-dropping moments.  Later in the evening, One Tree Hill offered up one fiery exchange when Nate told his (supposedly) dying father, the convicted murderer Dan, that he was no longer a part of their family.  An irate Dan then hurled his drink into the wall, giving us a glimpse of the old villain this show really needs him to be.  With Brooke fussing over the baby, Lucas pining for Lindsey, Peyton and Haley recording music, and Mouth and Millicent being Mouth and Millicent, Dan is the one polarizing character that ignites strong emotion.  We crave more scenes like the hilarious, biting encounter last week between Dan, his ex-wife Deb and the creepy clown.  There are only two episodes remaining this season for each of these can’t-miss Monday serials, and you just know the theatrics will be amped up even further.   

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