'NYC Prep': It's the season finale already?

"NYC Prep" capped off its season and school year last night with the feeling of uncertainty one gets when crossing the threshold that is high school — or the first season of a new reality show. The fate of our prepsters can go either way in terms of their individual paths as well as their future as reality TV stars. But before we look ahead, one can't help but look back and assess how far they have come in eight episodes.

Jessie: Instead of a graduation ceremony, the episode culminated with the Operation Smile gala, otherwise known as her raison d'etre. She's clearly put a lot of work into planning the event, and her cutthroat attitude toward anyone whose commitment doesn't match hers convinces me she'll be fine in the real world. If anything, Jessie has remained consistent. She's been ambitious, straightforward and unapologetic about her status and goals in life from the beginning. The only crack in her armor has been her relationship with PC. Her behavior went from jealous ex-girlfriend to mother hen in these few episodes, and he's the only person who can ruffle her feathers. I'd be curious to see if their friendship survives college.

PC: As much as people despise his arrogance and obnoxiousness (not to mention his guyliner), PC is the best thing about this show. He embodies all the preconceptions one has about privileged kids: the self-important swagger, the designer wardrobe, the carefree attitude about responsibility. His behavior seemed atrocious at times (the flakiness, the offhanded comments at dinner parties, his Fashion Week meltdown), but he's never failed to keep things interesting. I'm glad we got to see a more mature, genuine PC last night. His apology to Carmen Marc Valvo as well as his conversation with Jessie over the future of their friendship showed he does in fact have manners and the capacity for adult relationships.

Taylor: The girl's been the resident heartbreaker and the ingenue, but I'm still left wondering what else about Taylor would keep audiences interested. As the youngest and the sole public school student, she often remained the quiet observer while the other peacocks flaunted their feathers. Sometimes I questioned whether she had much of a personality, but her remark about Camille giving one good piece of advice "out of the thousand things that come out of her mouth" proved that there's more to her than we've gotten a chance to see.

Camille: Everyone has gone to high school with a girl like Camille. She's the overachiever who strives to fit in even though it's clear she's just not cool enough. You'd actually feel a bit sorry for her if she weren't so judgmental and controlling. However, her cattiness toward Jessie at the Operation Smile gala did pique my interest. Camille is Blair Waldorf without the wit or charm, and I'd love to see what she'd do when she becomes a senior.

Kelli: The aspiring singer got a chance to perform for an audience in last night's episode. Despite her nerves, she sounded good. Her journey toward building a singing career could be an interesting aspect of the show if it continues. Otherwise, Kelli just seems too jaded and over it all to make herself a likable presence.

Sebastian: Like Jessie, Sebastian has remained consistent throughout. He started out as the Lothario and he ended with girls on the brain. Even at the charity event he organized, his main goal was to invite and impress all the hot chicks he knew. For a 16-year-old boy, you can't expect any more or any less. I'd like to see if he'd ever follow through with his "quality over quantity" goal and if he'd ever cut that hair.

It's yet to be seen whether "NYC Prep" will get another season to prove itself. If it does, we'll get treated to more of Sebastian's hair flips, Kelli's eye rolls and, hopefully, a set of new and improved prepsters. If not, we'll just have to observe the Upper East Side through the eyes of "Gossip Girl," which is completely fine with me.

Do you want to see another season of "NYC Prep"? Was it all you had expected?

-- Enid Portuguez

Photo: Bravo

Comments

[MM]

Yes, I can't wait for another season!

[mamamia]

I am guilty of watching this show from start to finish. I grew up in NYC but I grew up dirt poor living in the projects while my mom worked three jobs just to send us to a Catholic school in Queens. I was lucky to don a pair of Guess Jeans and some gold hoop earrings back then. It's pure insanity to see how these kids live. I've never seen such inflated egos and it's obvious that their "social status" and parents money has only exacerbated this behavior. Much like the Hills just because these kids come from affluent families opportunities the les fortunate would bust their asses to get just fall in their lives and of course that only makes these kids justified in their reasoning to act like total monsters when the world opens up to them and rewards them for their birthright alone. I was fortunate enough through extremely hard work ti achieve what I've wanted to in life and I think in that perspective I appreciate whatever it is I have as opposed to these kids who will never know what that feels like. Makes for good entertainment though.

[md]

Actually, I would expect more of a 16-year-old boy. I would also expect more from an amoeba.

[Viewer]

Would most definitely want another season of "NYC Prep." The show could bring in cameo spots of PC from the West Coast (I would watch him in whatever production he's in. He's got presence and isn't at all afraid of a camera. Hopefully we could follow Jesse some, also. Jessie is probably my favorite character from the show -- like PC, she's just "got something."

[Randa]

yes i would defiantly like to see another season of NYC prep i really looked forward to that show when ever it came on. Especially more about Taylor, Jessie and PC.

[NYC yuck]

Where to begin...I watched but like I would a car wreck. I cringed at the teens' vanity, self-involvement, and lack of insight. As a parent, I wondered whether these families actually believe they've adaquately parented. Are they as mortified as I think most people would feel?
NYC Prep Moms & Dads, step up and teach your kids the importance of humility, sincerity (both in relationsips and endeavors), and gratitude. As adults these kids would be vapid egomaniacs, but as youth the blame for poor behavior lies in part with their parents. Read Outliers, get therapy, do appropriate community service, and get off tv. Seriously, you're hurting your futures advertising yourselves this young and self-absorbed. Bravo does not have your best interests at heart.

[Dawn Durant]

This show has been my guily pleasure since it began. I find it fascinating and addicting. I cannot wait for another season!

[Helen]

yeah! I can't wait for the next season, does anyone know when it's starting?