A look inside the fabulous and cutthroat world that is Cosmopolitan Magazine, with a focus on the young editors whose real lives inspire the articles in the publication.
The Cosmopolitan staff learn there is no environment more competitive than the magazine industry in NYC; the team prepares for a high-profile cover shoot with Ruby Rose; Diandra Barnwell runs into romantic complications.
After Joanna Coles announces shocking news, the Cosmopolitan staff fear for their future; executive beauty director Leah questions her place at the magazine; senior fashion editor Tiffany clashes with her coworkers.
Joanna Coles finally hands over control of the magazine to Michele Promaulayko; the fate of the core staff is in jeopardy; an epic clash over a guest list for an exclusive party causes a divide.
As the Cosmo staff plan an expensive and time-consuming location shoot in the Bahamas, a Category 5 hurricane puts everyone on edge. Diandra and Evan find themselves stranded and alone in Miami with nothing to do but enjoy each other. After returning to New York, Diandra's rivalry with Steven reignites when they are forced to work together.
Diandra and Evan's secret romance reaches new heights, but with Cosmo gossip at an all-time high Diandra might damage her professional reputation. Meanwhile, Adam pushes himself to the brink of a nervous breakdown trying to impress Michele; and Tiffany's dating life takes an unexpected turn.