{Constance Billard's golden couple.}
- Entertainment Weekly

{The cornerstone couple of Gossip Girl.}
- Kristin, E!Online

Dan and Serena are key to Gossip Girl because this is essentially a show that breaks down the glamour mystique of the Upper East Side. The story is mostly told through the perspective of its outsiders-Dan and Jenny. Dan more than his sister is the main perspective from which the show is told. He centers the story so that we can start to see that Blair and Serena (as well as their cohorts) are not unlike the rest of us. The show needs a character that is relatable and Dan is just that guy. This is why his love story is key. He helps us to see Serena and by extension Blair for who they really are—two young girls with self-esteem issues. Dan and Serena also provide a prism of hope in a story that is pretty depressing by reminding us that if you believe strongly in love than it can truly overcome any and all obstacles. The audience is asked to join Dan and Serena on their journey of self-discovery and the beauty of Love. Without DS, Gossip Girl would in fact be without a heart. ~ Shu

What is Gossip Girl? Basically it is a show that centers around the lives of rich people, and rich people get what they want because they can buy everything. But certainly, there is this one thing that money can never ever buy, and that is love. That is where Dan and Serena come in. They show that despite their difference in social status, they can still fight for their love, and be together, touching hearts everywhere. Certainly, without DS, GG wouldn't have the one important thing in every show, the lesson. ~ Lillie

Dan and Serena demonstrate the meaning of true love, they communicate, and trust each other a great deal. They dont care what other people think of them. They have passion, and love for each other. They made love based on trust and the love they had for each other. They cant live without each other, there will always be a soft spot for each other in their hearts. They are the only couple on GG that show the real meaning of true love and show what a real relationship should be all about! ~ Kristy

Dan and Serena are essential to the GG storyline because they show both sides to the story. They come from two different worlds and fell for each other. You see that they are meant to be together and would do anything for each other. They show that their not your average teen couple and why every fan loves them. ~ Dana

Dan and Serena are two young people that found something some people search for, for a lifetime. They have found that one person who makes you smile anytime, makes you feel like you are worth it, believes in you, and the one who you know is forever. They bring that beautiful and unique relationship to Gossip Girl and without them GG wouldn’t be the same. They bring their one of a kind love on our screens for the world to see and make people believe there is that one person for you. Dan and Serena bring the two sides of the tracks together in one beautiful and honest relationship that cannot be broken by anything or anyone. GG would not be the same for me and I think many others. They bring this genuine feel to the show and shows you that meant to be is something to believe in. In all the mess, Dan is Serena’s safe place and they will always be there for one another, even through the tough times you never doubt their love for each other. You do not see many TV couples written like they are and have the chemistry they have, they are one of a kind. Gossip Girl would be lacking an amazing couple without them, and I am proud to be a fan of theirs. This season they will show us even more why they are meant to be and how fate and true love is on their side, and we will be there cheering them on. “That’s our couple!” ~ Lauren

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>> What is your favorite Dan & Serena scene and why?

School Lies - 1x12.

{The ending of "School Lies". Because in
that moment I saw who and what Dan truly
was and will always be for Serena. He's her
home, he's that person and place that
makes her feel loved, wanted and safe.
Dan is to Serena what the Cohens were for Ryan Atwood.}
- Diane

The Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate - 1x13.

{The Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate.
The first time they both said 'I Love You' to each
other, and Dan's reasons for why he loves Serena.}
- Jory

Desperately Seeking Serena- 1x15.

{Episode 15 – Serena kiss from
behind “Desperately Seeking Serena”.
One of course is when they first see
each other at the beginning
and she catches him off guard by
covering his eyes and kissing him.
That whole scene from that moment
til when he is walking away
but looks back at her. LOVE it.}
- Diane

{Episode 1x15 - Dan’s worried
“Desperately Seeking Serena”.
The scene where he grabs her face
and makes her listen to him
just proves once again that the love
Dan has for Serena is stronger than
the normal teenage couple. He cares
about her with his heart and soul
and isn’t afraid to show that to the world.}
- Eliz

Hi, Society - 1 x 10.

{Episode 1x10 - Hi, Society.
When he carried her out of the debutante ball.
Just because it's a girl's dream for her prince
charming to come and rescue her.}
- Maxine

{The kiss dip in 1x10!
I just loved it. I can't explain it. It was just so
perfect, the way there were no words,
the lighting, the filming, the coloring,
everything just convinced me
they were end game.}
- Pat

Much 'I Do' About Nothing- 1 x 18.

{Episode 1x18 -Much 'I Do' About Nothing.
From the moment she walks
into that door and kisses him,
to the moment they share their
supposed last dance,
you saw nothing but how much
these two people LOVE each other
and would give anything to be able
to just make things right again,
but feeling in that moment that
there was nothing that they could
do to fix things and make it like
it was before. But, you never questioned
whether they still loved one another
because that was just there for all to see!!}
- Diane

Victor/Victrola - 1 x 07.

{Episode 1x07 - Victor/Victrola.
When they're lying on Dan's bed
and she tells him that she's scared.}
- Eliz

Dare Devil - 1 x 05.

{Episode 1x05 - First Kiss (Dare Devil).
It shows just how crazy they are about each other
and that they wouldn't let the differences of
where they came from change that.}
- Dana

Woman on the Verge - 1 x 17.

{Episode 1x17- “Woman on the Verge”
The scene at B's with DS when D
says "I'm done" because S lies to him.
It was so hard to watch but what I saw
was that Serena loves him so much
that she really believed she was
doing the right thing, which was so
sad but true because the way Blake
played that moment. You did not for
one minute doubt her love for D.
You knew she really thought this was
better than him finding out the truth.}
- Diane