And Just Like That...

I really loved SATC, couldn't wait for the next episode... And I was glad to hear about this show. I expected for them to look older, because they are, and I don't mind if they have some work done, is normal...

But now...the script/dialogues are cringeworthy.

I have resisted exactly 24 minutes from the first episode, and the radio show was more than enough. So woke that it become disgusting.

I didn't expect such shallow and dull dialogues, from a former sparkling show.

I am sorry, but 24 minutes of a very bad episode have deleted all seasons of SATC.

I can't get over how woke (lame) the writers have made this show. They're literally checking off a list of trendy woke topics in each episode and it's so gross. Idgaf if the original show wasn't inclusive, it was iconic af and I miss it. HBO can keep this mess.

So for context I watched the original SATC series when I was in high school through college and I was probably slightly younger than it's intended audience, but I was in love with the fashion, the characters, the snapshot of supposed life. It was bold, brash and liberating. Even though it was a exclusionary, I still found the dating situations/ struggles, sex scenarios/dilemmas relatable, some of the problems were very real and absolutely hilarious. So many things I was afraid to ask and talk about were on screen and the fashion was jaw dropping! This grown up version is NOT THAT! It is MUCH older and I just can't relate, I guess I watched it when I was too young so I haven't grown with them. What I see now is a big cringe fest, big generational differences, it's not as funny, the fashion is a bit try hard (definitely missing Patricia field's sparkle). In the context of today's shows that feature female friendships/sex/dating, this falls very short. Also, I hate to drone on about the lack of Samantha, but you can definitely feel it...Maybe if one of them was single and actively dating again or poly/swinging or something...it might be more interesting, but the way sex is addressed isn't as bold and trailblazing as before, it's prudish and clumsy with very random references thrown in. Their problems are boring as opposed to titillating, but I guess that's real life. For me, Anthony is the only interesting character - wish he had more air time . This feels very much in keeping with the movies as opposed to the original series. The original series had its flaws but it was brilliant for its time. To be honest, this isn't terrible, it's just not Sex and The City... but I guess that's why it's called something else. If you like the movies, you'll like this. If you like the series you'll find this mediocre at best.

Shoes? Tick. Hat? Tick. Woke? Tick. Tick. Tick. Cosmos? Tick.

Every Sex in the City memory box ticked in the most hammer in-your-face way.

And the rather funny, eccentric and gorgeously frivolous 30 somethings have now turned into babbling and nasty 50yo idiots.

Terrible script writing beyond belief. Sip a Cosmo for every cliche and you'll be on the floor by scene 2!

Writers have not built on each character - they've torn them down. Miranda acts like a kiwi fruit.

It felt pretty nostalgic watching this and I don't think the writing is as bad as people are saying.

However, what ruined the show for me was the "wokeness" that just felt so forced and made me cringe. I think representation in film is important, but this is just over-the-top with too much focus on gender / racism / identity / discrimination. Doesn't feel natural. And that Che Diaz character who is supposed to add a humorous touch to the show is just so unfunny I almost couldn't handle it.