It was because of this episode that Chuck and Blair were able to avoid having Blair testify against him by getting married. Dan's identity as a Gossip Girl was also exposed in this episode, and Jenny was aware of this when she was exiled by Blair.
High school came to an end in the Season 2 finale. We still have to wonder why Serena chose to attach her graduation tassel to her hair instead of just wearing her cap, but it somehow seemed fitting for her.
The drama surrounding a death on Gossip Girl was comparable to that surrounding a wedding. In question was Bart Bass's funeral.
Serena played Marilyn Monroe in the opening number, and Blair played Audrey Hepburn. They were surrounded by the men in their lives, but Serena lost Dan to Blair. It was unmistakably a metaphor for the remainder of the episode.
Season 3 ended with most of the main characters going their separate ways and trying to turn over new leaves. “Double Identity” proved that in the world of Gossip Girl, the more things changed, the more they stayed the same.
Serena and Dan stayed out late together, which made their relationships with their respective partners difficult. When Chuck thought Blair didn't want to pursue a relationship with him, he offered her an ultimatum and went looking for solace elsewhere.
Season 2 began Jenny’s journey to figure out who she really was. This episode in particular saw her start to let loose a little bit.
Serena came face-to-face with her past in the form of Georgina. Georgina knew what happened to push Serena to decide to attend boarding school. She decided to blackmail Serena, and that led to Serena spiraling.
Season 2 marked the beginning of Jenny's quest to discover her true self. She particularly started to let loose during this episode.
It was because of this episode that Chuck and Blair were able to avoid having Blair testify against him by getting married. Dan's identity as a Gossip Girl was also exposed in this episode, and Jenny was aware of this when she was exiled by Blair.