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Suzzane was like me and a avid more and tv watcher and at times David is as well. As for Charlie not so much but there are some television shows that become more than entertainment. They become part of the background of our lives. For me, Sex and the City has always been one of those shows.
Over the years, I’ve watched episodes by myself, with David sitting beside me, and sometimes with family members passing through the room who ended up staying for an entire episode. Even Charlie got caught up in parts of the series over the years. Charlie and I enjoyed the music, like Beyonce Put a Ring On It or Hear Me Roar I Am Women songs we still listen to and sing and dance to. The memorable moments like Cartrie and Mr. Big’s wedding I should have been invited to, and some of the emotional storylines more than he probably expected to.
One thing people often misunderstand about Sex and the City is that they assume it is only a show about dating. Yes, relationships are a huge part of the story, but at its heart, the series has always been about friendship, personal growth, careers, family, and finding your place in the world.
That’s one reason the show has remained popular for so many years. And it’s exactly why I was excited to sit down with And Just Like That… Season 1 on DVD. This was the one part of the series I hadn’t had a chance to watch but once I started I couldn’t stop watching it.
For those who may not be familiar with the franchise, I strongly recommend starting with the original Sex and the City series before watching this continuation. The original series introduces viewers to Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, Miranda Hobbes, and Samantha Jones, four friends living in New York City while navigating careers, friendships, relationships, heartbreak, and everything in between.
After the television series ended, fans were treated to two movies Sex and the City (2008) and Sex and the City 2 (2010) that continued the story. For many viewers, those films felt like a chance to spend a little more time with characters they had grown to love.
Then came And Just Like That… This new series picks up years later and follows Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte as they navigate a completely different stage of life. One of the first things longtime fans will notice is that there are only three women in the central friend group instead of four.
Samantha Jones is absent from the series. I was so upset Samantha wasn’t in the new series because her and her boyfriend was one of my favorite character. Fans like me were disappointed by her absence, the show does address it within the storyline. Even though Samantha isn’t physically present, her importance to the group and the history they share is still acknowledged.
For viewers who loved the original series, adjusting to a three-person dynamic takes a little time. The second major change—and one that many fans still talk about—is the heartbreaking loss of Mr. Big. If you’ve followed Carrie and Big’s relationship from the beginning, you know how much history they share.
Their relationship survived breakups, misunderstandings, engagements, weddings, and years of uncertainty. Many fans spent decades rooting for them to finally find happiness together.That’s why Mr. Big’s death early in the series was such an emotional moment.
I may have been the only person on the planet who didn’t know his death was coming. His death floored me and almost made me stop watching the show and yes, Charlie and I both cried. David to even though he isn’t going to admit it.
After spending so many years invested in their story, it felt like losing someone we had known for a long time. Much of Season 1 focuses on Carrie learning how to move forward after that loss. Through this storyline the show dragged me back in and I had to watch everything that followed.
The storyline is emotional, realistic, and often relatable for viewers who have experienced grief in their own lives. What surprised me most about And Just Like That… is that it doesn’t try to recreate the original show. Instead, it allows the characters to grow older. Just as we’ve done.
Carrie, Charlotte, and Miranda aren’t the same women they were twenty years ago. They’re dealing with different challenges now. Charlotte is balancing family life and parenting teenagers. Miranda is questioning long-held assumptions about her future and her identity. Carrie is trying to rebuild a life after losing the person she expected to grow old with.
In many ways, the show grows up alongside its audience. The women who watched Sex and the City in the late 1990s and early 2000s are now navigating careers, marriages, empty nests, grandchildren, retirement plans, health concerns, and changing family dynamics.
This series reflects those realities. Of course, some familiar things remain. The fashion is still beautiful. New York City still feels like one of the stars of the show. The friendships remain at the center of the story. And there are still memorable conversations shared over meals, drinks, and late-night discussions.
Many longtime fans remember how Cosmopolitans became almost as famous as the characters themselves during the original series. Those iconic moments helped define an era of television. While And Just Like That… feels more mature and reflective than the original show, it still captures some of that same charm.
One thing I appreciate is that the series offers viewers more than just entertainment. It also provides glimpses into fashion, food, culture, communication, and changing social expectations. For me it also brought me 4 girlfriends that became family even though I would never meet them in real life.
For older teens and young adults, especially those interested in writing, fashion, media, communication, or popular culture, the series can spark interesting discussions about how society has changed over the past two decades. Of course, parents should be aware that the series contains mature themes, just as the original show did. Every family has different viewing standards, and that’s something to consider before watching together.
For adults, however, the show provides an opportunity to revisit familiar characters while exploring new chapters of their lives. Another reason I appreciate owning the DVD is that streaming services change constantly. Shows move from one platform to another, subscriptions increase in price, and content sometimes disappears altogether. Having the DVD means I can watch it whenever I want without worrying about where it’s streaming.
If you’re interested in starting the franchise from the beginning, I would recommend looking for:
- The complete Sex and the City series
- The Sex and the City movies
- And Just Like That… Season 1
- Additional seasons of And Just Like That… if you enjoy the continuation
What I enjoyed most about And Just Like That… Season 1 is that it understands something many of us learn as we get older:
Life doesn’t stop changing. Friendships evolve. Families grow. People experience loss. New opportunities appear. And every stage of life brings a new chapter. That’s exactly what this series represents. It’s not trying to be the same show it was twenty years ago. It’s showing what happens next.
For longtime fans, that’s what makes it worth watching. It’s a chance to reconnect with characters we’ve known for decades and see where life has taken them. And sometimes it’s comforting to spend time with old friends, even fictional ones, and discover that they’re still finding their way forward too.
Have you watched the original Sex and the City series or And Just Like That…? I’d love to hear which character has always been your favorite and whether you’ve continued following their journey through the new series.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
