A Maybe | [s1e2] She's Having
Faces the pressure of being a "scholarship kid" while being thrust into the spotlight by her romance with Obie.
Reviewers from Vulture noted that while the episode is packed with "twists and turns," it sometimes lacks the narrative energy of the original series. Others praised the performance of (Julien) for bringing emotional depth to a character often seen only through a social media lens. Gossip Girl Recap: Papa Don't Preach [S1E2] She's Having a Maybe
The episode centers on the fallout from the pilot's events, with scrambling to manage her social media image while Zoya begins a tentative romance with Julien's ex, Obie Bergmann IV . Faces the pressure of being a "scholarship kid"
Experiences a "fall from grace" as she discovers her mother's clothing line is going bankrupt. Gossip Girl Recap: Papa Don't Preach The episode
The main conflict arises during a school fundraiser when the sisters' fathers, Davis Calloway and Nick Lott , unexpectedly cross paths. This encounter reveals the secret relationship between the half-sisters and the fact that Julien helped Zoya secure a scholarship at Constance Billard.
In a side plot, Audrey Hope struggles with her mother’s alcoholism and financial instability, leading her to seek comfort in a tryst with Max Wolfe , complicating her relationship with Aki Menzies . Max, meanwhile, continues his pursuit of their teacher, Rafa Caparros , using Aki as a pawn in his games. Key Character Developments Conflict / Arc Julien Calloway
Struggles to balance her role as "Queen Bee" with her desire for a real family connection.