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Vox
6 hours ago
- Vox
And Just Like That gives Carrie Bradshaw a weirdly perfect ending
is a senior correspondent who explains what society obsesses over, from Marvel and movies to fitness and skin care. He came to Vox in 2014. Prior to that, he worked at The Atlantic. And just like that, Carrie Bradshaw is single again. For the last three seasons, fans have watched TV's greatest anti-heroine begin an entire new set of adventures. After HBO original Sex and the City ended in 2004 (followed by the fun 2008 film of the same name and its not-so-fun 2010 sequel), And Just Like That picked up in 2021 with Carrie's happily ever after. The most fabulous woman in Manhattan seemed to have everything she's ever wanted: a loving marriage to her Mr. Big (Chris Noth), a condo on Fifth Avenue, financial security beyond her wildest dreams, and a truly gigantic closet. But no one is immune to late life's indignities, apparently not even Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker). In the show's often-clunky style, Carrie faced a series of dismal realities. She became a widow; she hosted a podcast; she left behind her beloved apartment for a beautiful but strangely empty Gramercy Park brownstone. She wasted a bunch of her (and the audience's) time on an ill-fated attempt at rekindling her romance with the country Lurch known as Aidan Shaw (John Corbett). Money remained a non-issue for Carrie, but the show often reminded us that not even immense amounts of wealth could insulate you from life's dishonors. In the series finale — which showrunner Michael Patrick King abruptly announced at the beginning of August — Carrie finds herself at a place not unlike when we first met her in that pilot episode years ago: single, in heels, living in Manhattan, bolstered by her friends, but wondering if there's love left in the Greatest City on Earth. It's not the fairytale ending. But Carrie's story ending by herself feels true. Truer, even. The original show wrapped with true love for all of its heroines, but something felt off. The real point of Sex and the City was always Carrie's relationships with Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), Charlotte (Kristin Davis), and Samantha (the now-absent Kim Cattrall). While And Just Like That has been criticized for its tone and poor writing (one secondary character was seemingly killed off twice), it managed to give Carrie Bradshaw an ending that captured the daring admission of the original: that being lucky in love is good, but being lucky in friendship is everything. And Just Like That's surprise Thanksgiving from hell From urinating on themselves, to getting roasted on stage by their nonbinary comedian ex, to dying on a Peloton, the characters of And Just Like That seemingly exist only to be humiliated. In King's world, life after 40 is nothing but a gauntlet of perverse embarrassments. The continued indignities of aging — so imaginatively bleak that death starts to seem like a sweet release — have turned And Just Like That into a show that people resent, criticize, and demand 17 more seasons of. One cannot fathom the horrors Carrie, Charlotte, and Miranda will face each week, usually centered on their bodies betraying them or being left behind by a world that deems them too old. Each new mortification feels shocking, sacrilegious to the show's glamorous predecessor. At the same time, there's kind of a perverse glee in watching how deranged it all can get. What do you mean Carrie had hip replacement surgery and, in a temporary state of medicated paralysis, was left to listen helplessly as her coworker passionately throttled Miranda's lower half like a rotary phone in the other room? Charlotte battling a bout of vertigo and falling into an art installation with fake ejaculate cannot be real, can it? Miranda had sex with a virgin nun played by Rosie O'Donnell? What is a person supposed to say to that… okay??? Unfortunately for Carrie, she endures one final degradation in the series finale: Miranda's Thanksgiving. In the world of AJLT, a beloved American holiday about remembering the things we're grateful for unfurls into a nightmare. Everyone but Carrie has bailed on Miranda's get-together, staying with their own husbands and families. Since Carrie possesses neither, she has to witness a trainwreck that includes raw turkey, a clogged toilet and brown fecal water, an Italian greyhound emergency at the vet, the future mother of Miranda's grandchild and her obnoxious friends, and a failed, surprise set-up attempt. Eating with a giant doll is one of the small humiliations that a single woman like Carrie Bradshaw must endure on And Just Like That. Craig Blankenhorn/HBO Max There's a heavy-handed point to all this misery. This gathering is a crystallization of Carrie's future. In this era of her life, Carrie Bradshaw is single, and if she doesn't want to spend Thanksgiving alone, she might have to endure a few lousy ones at the hands of her friends. It all comes around to the bigger question: What if Carrie's future does not include one more love? Is that okay? 'I have to quit thinking maybe a man, and start accepting maybe just me,' she tells Charlotte. 'And it's not a tragedy.' Having survived a holiday radiating such dark, melancholic energy, Carrie taps out. Going home alone isn't such a hardship, though. She returns to her gorgeous mansion to eat pie in heels. For her, it's heaven. After all, this is the woman who professed to find true joy in tearing open a sleeve of saltines and smearing a sliver of grape jelly on each one, while reading an entire issue of Vogue standing up. What Carrie has is actually the furthest thing from tragic, rather, something much more thrilling — something that the original show should have considered. And Just Like That dared to give Carrie and ending that Sex and the City didn't The most frustrating thing about Sex and the City is how its ending betrayed the show's heart and soul. For six seasons, the show touted the revolutionary concept that its heroines — Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha — just needed each other. SATC was unafraid to imagine that female friendship could be more powerful, more enduring, and more satisfying than romantic love. 'Don't laugh at me,' Charlotte tells her best friends in season four. 'But maybe we can be each other's soulmates.' The idea of soulmates has largely been framed as romantic good fortune, the notion that the universe has picked out lives meant to be lived together, if only these hopeful lovers can find one another. SATC offered a more optimistic reimagining, a theory that our best friends are the true matches we should be so lucky to find in this world. Despite the show's title, sex and love were never really part of the show's fairytale. Men were often terrible, rarely lasting more than an episode. Sex was rarely sexy, more often skewered than celebrated. It's sort of a shame then, at the end of the series, that these four soulmates all end up married to or are exclusively committed to men nowhere near as magical as they are. Miranda marries Steve (David Eigenberg), and opens up their home to his mother. Charlotte converts to Judaism, marries Harry (Evan Handler), and they adopt a baby from China. Samantha beats cancer and asks for a monogamous relationship with Smith Jerrod (Jason Lewis). Carrie leaves her callous Russian boyfriend (Mikhail Baryshnikov) for Big, and returns to New York with the man she's been chasing all these years. Maybe Carrie Bradshaw never needed a man for a happy ending. Craig Blankenhorn/HBO Max We're meant to see these as happy, fulfilled endings — even though our main characters were all essentially separated from one another. The relationships they nurtured through some of their worst moments — Carrie's heartbreaks, Miranda's mother dying, Samantha's cancer, Charlotte's divorce — were pushed aside to accommodate men. The show told us over and over that these friends could have a fulfilled life with just each other, but it didn't seem to truly believe its own revolutionary message. As clumsy as AJLT was at times, it had a better sense of what the original show meant. Carrie finally stumbled upon the realization that her life never needed marriage, romantic love, or maybe even sex, to be fabulously beautiful. Surely, these things don't hurt, but they were never the heart of the matter. Decades later, but never too late, Carrie finally got the ending she and her friends told us to believe in.
Buzz Feed
7 hours ago
- Buzz Feed
Emmy Shows And Book Recommendations
Looking for reading inspo? Look no further than your favorite show! The 77th Emmy Awards are on September 14, and there are 16 shows nominated for Outstanding Drama or Outstanding Comedy! If you're into any of these shows, I bet I can find a book you'll enjoy: If you're into Rogue One. Andor is nominated for Outstanding Drama — catch it on Disney+.Rogue One is written by Alexander they vibe: Set just before Rogue One, this Star Wars novel digs into the political machinations and moral compromises of the rebellion, perfect for fans who loved Andor's grounded spy tone. If you dig The American Spy. The Diplomat is nominated for Outstanding Drama — catch it on Spy is written by Lauren they Vibe: American Spy is a smart, character-driven espionage novel about a Black female spy in the Cold War, full of political tension and personal stakes, which feels like The Diplomat's blend of politics and human drama. If you enjoy The Last of Station Eleven. The Last of Us is nominated for Outstanding Drama — catch it on HBO Eleven is written by Emily St. John they vibe: Though The Last of Us comes from a video game, we've matched it with Station Eleven, a postpandemic literary novel that captures the same mix of haunting survival, found family, and moments of beauty in ruin. If you vibe with Pines. Paradise is nominated for Outstanding Drama — catch it on is written by Blake they vibe: This one is really hard to explain without spoiler alerts on both, so you may just have to trust me that these go hand-in-hand. Think idyllic town, governmental mystery, apocalyptic themes, and twisty-turny events. If you're taken by The The Last Patient of the Night. The Pitt is nominated for Outstanding Drama — catch it on HBO Last Patient of the Night is written by Gary they vibe: Both stories feature emergency rooms and the gripping, intense stories that happen inside. While the book turns more into a mystery than the show, both explore the ethics of medicine, the dark side of human nature, and a little bit of the humor that keeps us all going. If you mess with (the other) Severance. Severance (the show) is nominated for Outstanding Drama — catch it on Apple TV+.Severance (the book) is written by Ling they vibe: First, I must mention these are not the same story — one is not based on the other. However, the novel (which came first) is a satirical, eerie look at late-capitalism ennui, office life, and the surreal collapse of society, which could also be a description of the Adam Scott hit. If Slow Horses is your Slow Horses. Slow Horses (the show) is nominated for Outstanding Drama — catch it on Apple TV+.Slow Horses (the book) is written by Mick they vibe: These are actually the same story. The only TV show based 100% on a novel in the list, Slow Horses, is the first novel in the Slough House series, and introduces the washed-up MI5 agents at the heart of the show. If you escaped with The White The Guest List. The White Lotus is nominated for Outstanding Drama — catch it on HBO Guest List is written by Lucy they vibe: I've talked about The Guest List before, and probably will again, honestly. It's a destination wedding, with glamorous guests and deadly secrets. This modern mystery-thriller novel offers the same mix of beautiful settings and ugly human drama as Mike White's The White Lotus. If you think The Bear is a Fireproof. The Bear is nominated for Outstanding Comedy — catch it on is written by Curtis they vibe: The new hit book Fireproof is the true story memoir of a chef who rose from trauma to culinary acclaim, sharing The Bear's intensity and kitchen chaos. If you laugh at Abbott The Faculty Lounge. Abbott Elementary is nominated for Outstanding Comedy — catch it on ABC network, HBO Max, or Faculty Lounge is written by Jennifer they vibe: The heart of each of these stories is the unforgettable teachers. Both mix timely school issues with lots of laughs, while remaining focused on the fact that these teachers have names outside the school's walls, and even a little romance within them. If you appreciate Bossypants. Hacks is nominated for Outstanding Comedy — catch it on HBO is written by Tina they vibe: Hacks gives an intimate and often awkward look at the behind-the-scenes goings on in showbiz. Who knows that action better than Tina Fey? Her book Bossypants is full of quick-wit humor that will have you snickering as much as hearing Jean Smart say "Wow, it's like watching Picasso sing." If you're in love with Nobody Wants Modern Love. Nobody Wants This is nominated for Outstanding Comedy — catch it on Love is edited by Daniel Jones and written by numerous they vibe: Nobody Wants This is a quintessential love story, a semi-autobiographical "love letter" from Erin Foster and her husband. It's literally true love. As is Modern Love, an anthology of true love stories from the NYT columns. Both are playful, heartfelt, and real. If you're keen on Only Murders in the The Thursday Murder Club. Only Murders in the Building is nominated for Outstanding Comedy — catch it on Thursday Murder Club is written by Richard they vibe: Septuagenarians solving crime has become a bit of a popular theme in novels (much to my liking), but The Thursday Murder Club started that trend. Both are charming, witty murder mysteries with quirky amateur sleuths in their 70s. You'll enjoy solving the crimes with both gangs. If you're entertained by A Man Called Ove. Shrinking is nominated for Outstanding Comedy — catch it on Apple TV+.A Man Called Ove is written by Fredrik they vibe: Beyond nearly matching the poster and the book cover, these are both heartwarming, funny stories about grief, healing, and unlikely friendships. These are a sweet read and watch, a reminder to call your grandparents. If you delight in The Hello, Molly!. The Studio is nominated for Outstanding Comedy — catch it on Apple TV+.Hello, Molly! is written by Molly they vibe: Similar to the Hacks x Bossypants, both stories here will take you behind the scenes for true hilarity, but this time in the worlds of sketch comedy. Plus, Seth Rogan of The Studio and Molly Shannon of Hello, Molly! were both in the movie The Night Before, if you want to round out your list with that. If you're fond of What We Do in the Good Omens. What We Do in the Shadows is nominated for Outstanding Comedy — catch it on FX or Omens is written by Terry Pratchett and Neil they vibe: Good Omens is a supernatural comedy about eccentric immortals trying (and failing) to manage apocalyptic situations, perfectly matching the absurd humor of WWDITS. BONUS: shows based on books from other categories: Have you read or watched any of the stories written above? Agree or disagree with the pairings? Sound off in the comments!
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Yahoo
Anthony Mackie Kisses a Mystery Woman in London: See the PDA-Packed Photos
NEED TO KNOW Anthony Mackie was spotted recently in London with an unnamed woman The pair was photographed kissing and laughing together on a street Mackie previously told PEOPLE that he finds the idea of dating 'really hard' Anthony Mackie appears to have a mystery woman in his life. The Captain America: Brave New World star, 46, was recently spotted locking lips with a woman on a street in London. In photos first published by TMZ, Mackie could be seen smiling, laughing and embracing his blonde friend, packing on the PDA on what appeared to be a steamy date night. He wore a dark hooded coat, while she wore a white top with gold jewelry. 'The idea of dating is really hard,' the Marvel actor told PEOPLE in February. 'How do you trust someone? How do you put yourself in a position to be vulnerable? How do you know what someone really [wants] from you when all you want is to just be loved and appreciated? What does that look like?' As for his preferred dating methods, Mackie hinted that he does not use the internet. 'I'm older and I don't do the apps,' he quipped at the time. Mackie married his childhood sweetheart, Sheletta Chapital, in 2014. The pair, who divorced in 2018, share four sons and are based in New Orleans. Earlier this year, the Hurt Locker actor told PEOPLE that being a dad is more central to who he is than being a movie star. 'My first job, my most important job, is just being a good dad," he said. "My work part of it doesn't really matter.' Mackie has had a busy 2025 on screens big and small, leading Brave New World, guest-starring as himself on The Studio, and lending his voice to The Electric State and Sneaks. Season 2 of his post-apocalyptic action comedy Twisted Metal premiered on Peacock on July 31. Read the original article on People
