: The episode title is a play on the 2008 Batman film, The Dark Knight , which was released the same year.
: Featured locations include the Metropolitan Museum of Art Steps , the Ralph Lauren store , and the Mercer Hotel in SoHo. Gossip Girl - Season 2Eps3
: Blair Waldorf struggles with the "civilized" nature of her relationship with Lord Marcus, questioning why they lack the fiery passion she has with Chuck Bass. Meanwhile, Chuck finds himself unable to be with any other woman but Blair. : The episode title is a play on
: Penn Badgley (Dan) and Blake Lively (Serena) were actually dating during the filming of this season, though they kept their eventually quiet breakup a secret from the cast for months to avoid awkwardness. Reboot Comparison Gossip Girl Season 2 Episode 3 Review: Great Reputations Meanwhile, Chuck finds himself unable to be with
: Jenny Humphrey nearly loses her prestigious internship when Eleanor Waldorf catches her criticizing one of Eleanor's designs.
: Dan and Serena are trapped in an elevator together during the blackout. This forced proximity leads to a deep dive into the trust issues they faced in their junior year.
In the original series, is titled " The Dark Night ". This episode is iconic for its citywide blackout setting, which forces the characters to confront their relationship issues in the dark. Key Plot Features