Portrayed as a "selfish, narcissistic party animal," a characterization that costs her a major opportunity with a film director.
His character is made gay and merged with Eric van der Woodsen into one "irrelevant" person, leaving Nate feeling jealous of his friends' more prominent roles. [S5E4] Memoirs of an Invisible Dan
Perhaps most cuttingly, Dan portrays his father as a "trophy husband" who married for money, deeply hurting Rufus, who feels he sacrificed his career to raise Dan. Key Themes and Development Gossip Girl Season 5 Episode 4 Recap - TV Fanatic Portrayed as a "selfish, narcissistic party animal," a