As a long-time fan of the original Sex and the City, I’ve been on quite the rollercoaster ride with the reboot, And Just Like That. 🎢 It’s been a whirlwind four years filled with ups and downs, leaving many of us scratching our heads and questioning the direction of our beloved characters. But as we say goodbye to the series, I can’t help but feel a strange sense of relief. Spoiler alert: Carrie finally embraces being single, and honestly, I didn’t see that coming! 💔
The Return of Aidan: A Plot Twist
Okay, but can we talk about Aidan’s return for season 2? When those rumors started swirling, I was bracing myself for a predictable happily-ever-after ending. You know, the kind that feels like a forced rewrite of the original series. Aidan was never meant to take center stage in Carrie’s life; he was just a foil to Big. But as season 3 progressed, it became clear that the writers finally got it right! Aidan was revealed as the insecure match we all feared he’d be, and their breakup? A huge relief! 🙌
Honestly, I was shocked when Carrie didn’t jump straight into another romance with her charming writer neighbor. I mean, the show had been pretty heavy-handed with that setup, right? But in a surprising twist, the series finale had Carrie come to terms with her own tendencies. “I have to quit thinking, Maybe a man, and start accepting maybe just me,” she confesses to Charlotte. Who else felt that? ❤️
Embracing Singlehood: A Long-Awaited Message
This moment felt like a breath of fresh air, especially after a series that often seemed to forget the true essence of the original Sex and the City. Remember when the show was all about celebrating single life and the strength of female friendships? It wasn’t just about the romantic escapades; it was about the bond between the four women. This closing sentiment from Carrie would’ve fit right in during those glory days.
To quote Charlotte, “Maybe we can be each other’s soulmates.” That line encapsulated the spirit of the series: friendship over romance. Over time, the show drifted away from that ethos, placing the core four in relationships, with the second movie pushing that narrative even further. It almost felt like a betrayal to the original fans! 😩
A Final Farewell: Lessons from And Just Like That
So, was the series finale a redemption arc for the show? Maybe. It hearkened back to the days when being single was not just accepted but celebrated. As I reflect on this journey, I appreciate that the finale finally gave us a glimpse of what made Sex and the City groundbreaking: a focus on women prioritizing themselves and their friendships.
As we close this chapter (fingers crossed they don’t try to resurrect it!), I find solace in Carrie’s newfound acceptance of her singlehood. Thank you, And Just Like That, for this unexpected gift. Now, if only I could scrub my memory of some of those earlier seasons! Who else is with me on this? 🤔✨
