Taylor does not get much attention from her mother and Reeser described her character's "desperate ambition" as a result of troubles in her homelife.[1][2] Described as the "preppy, double-crossing nemesis of Summer Roberts",[3] Taylor Townsend was introduced into the show in the third season as a neurotic and annoying "goody goody"[1][4] who stalks Seth and attempts to break-up his relationship with Summer".[5]