The story unfolds like the original Gossip Girl, but in a Gilded Age era period piece setting. This show was created by the same producers as Downton Abbey, and also has some Upstairs, Downstairs elements. It is gorgeous to look at, and the scandalous twists and turns are delicious. A few moments are darker than I had expected going in, but it was a tremendous first season overall. A friend messaged me and said I needed to watch it because they wanted to hear what I thought about the jewelry. Curiosity got me, and I am glad it did!