[s5e16] Cross Rhodes Access

This blog post explores the drama of , titled "Cross Rhodes," which originally aired on February 20, 2012. You can find more details and cast information on the Official Gossip Girl Wiki .

Blair Waldorf spends much of the episode trying to salvage what’s left of her fractured friendship with Serena. With Dan now a permanent fixture in Blair's life—and Serena's feelings for him still simmering—the "S and B" dynamic is under more pressure than a corset at a debutante ball. Final Thoughts [S5E16] Cross Rhodes

The biggest ticking time bomb this season has been Ivy Dickens' impersonation of Charlie Rhodes. In this episode, the real Lola Rhodes (Charlotte) is moving deeper into the van der Woodsen inner circle, completely unaware that an actress has been living her life for months. According to Rotten Tomatoes , Ivy finally finds herself on a direct collision course with the family she’s been deceiving. This blog post explores the drama of ,

As Nate starts digging into the most recent calls made to the "fake" Charlie, the web of lies begins to unravel. At CeCe’s Hamptons house, a desperate Ivy tries to warn Carol Rhodes that the scheme is about to blow up, especially now that Lola is "partying with Nate". Dan Humphrey: From Author to Stage With Dan now a permanent fixture in Blair's

As the episode closes, we see a "very sick looking" CeCe, signaling that the Rhodes family drama is about to shift from identity theft to a much grimmer reality. With the truth about Ivy looming and Blair stuck between her past with Serena and her future with Dan, "Cross Rhodes" sets the stage for a season finale that promises to be nothing short of explosive.

Gossip Girl S5E16 Recap: Identities, Ambition, and the Ultimate "Cross Rhodes"

Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s favorite lonely boy is getting some well-deserved (or at least highly anticipated) recognition. Dan learns that the Upright Citizens Brigade is performing excerpts from his book, Inside . It’s a moment of professional triumph, but in typical Dan fashion, the personal stakes are much higher as he navigates his growing feelings for Blair. Blair and Serena: A Friendship on the Edge