TVLine's Performer of the Week: Sarah Jessica Parker
More from TVLine
And Just Like That EPs Tell All About That Taylor Swift Needle Drop, Why It Was Perfect for Carrie's Big Moment
Resident Alien's Alan Tudyk, Corey Reynolds and More Mourn Series' Cancellation, Promise Fans 'Will Still Get a Complete Story'
Resident Alien Cancelled, Will End With Season 4
THE SHOW | And Just Like That…
THE EPISODE | 'Present Tense' (July 24, 2025)
THE PERFORMANCE | Like Carrie said a couple weeks ago, she and Aidan are '20 years in' to their relationship — if you don't count the time they were married to other people — and there's a lot of water under that bridge by now. But this week on HBO Max's sequel series, that water started to flood over, and Parker gave us vintage Carrie Bradshaw, digging deep and finding an inner strength and courage as she stood up for herself and cut things off with Aidan for good.
As the episode opened, Carrie noticed that Aidan's old jealousy was coming back as he needled her handsome neighbor Duncan, and Parker's furrowed brow and sour expression spoke volumes, telling us that Carrie's worst fears about Aidan were coming true. She was later stung by Aidan kicking her out of bed for smelling like smoke, but Parker didn't back down, with Carrie bluntly telling him the next morning: 'Aidan, you're worried about me and another man.' It all came to a head when she and Aidan met for lunch, with Carrie picking up on the fact that Aidan said he 'has' trust issues, not 'had.' She stood her ground, frustration gathering in Parker's voice as Carrie told Aidan, 'I have done nothing!' (When he excused his trust issues with 'Well, can you f—king blame me?' she fired back: 'Can you stop f—king blaming me?') She finally realized they had to call it quits, with Carrie sadly declaring: 'I can't give you any more than I have, and it wasn't enough.'
In a way, it was a callback to Carrie's best moments on Sex and the City, like when she told off Big after he got engaged to Natasha. ('I don't get it.' 'And you never did.') And it was exhilarating to see Carrie take control of her future once again, a Taylor Swift song playing as she headed back out onto the New York City streets to meet her girlfriends. Parker tapped into the untamed spirit that made us fall in love with Carrie Bradshaw in the first place — and showed us that her story is far from over.
Scroll down to see who got Honorable Mention shout-outs this week…
HONORABLE MENTION: Anson Mount
As Enterprise captain Christopher Pike on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Anson Mount has always looked the part of the dashing action hero, and he filled that role admirably this week as Pike and M'Benga beamed down to a hostile planet overrun by zombies to retrieve a rare flower. But the reason why they needed that flower — to try to save the life of Pike's Gorn-infected girlfriend Marie — added a poignant emotional layer to Pike's actions, with Mount infusing a palpable edge of anxiety into Pike's reckless drive to complete the mission. Then when Pike reunited with Marie on the ship, Mount showed more vulnerability than we're used to seeing from a Starfleet captain as Pike confessed how scared he is about Marie's fate. It's nice to see a Star Trek captain save the day, of course… but we're also happy to see Mount delve into what's truly important to this captain. — D.N.
HONORABLE MENTION: Ebony Obsidian
As any Sistas fan can attest, Karen's pregnancy has been a wild ride for everyone involved. Not only has it lasted more than five seasons, but what began as a simple 'who's the daddy?' mystery eventually gave way to a soap-tastic 'twins from two different fathers' scenario. And up until now, we've all enjoyed watching the saga unfold, relishing each ridiculous twist and turn. But there was nothing to enjoy about Wednesday's episode, save for the incredible performance delivered by Ebony Obsidian at her character's darkest hour yet. It was devastating enough watching Karen struggle to have her concerns taken seriously by her racist doctor, but the actual moment she learned that one of her twins had died will haunt us for quite some time. Obsidian was given the incredible task of portraying an expectant mother's absolute worst nightmare — from the initial haze of confusion and disbelief, to the sudden wave of insurmountable grief — and she fully rose to the occasion, finding new ways to break our hearts in each scene. Karen may be historically prone to dramatic outbursts, but we've never seen Obsidian forced to give so much of herself, and we're grateful for her sacrifice. — Andy Swift
HONORABLE MENTION: Corey Reynolds
Corey Reynolds has been a delight throughout Resident Alien's four-season run playing Patience's leading alien skeptic Sheriff Mike. But ever since Mike started to believe, the actor has soared even higher with stellar one-liner deliveries and the flaunting of his character's egotistical bravado around town. In Friday's episode, all of that and more took center stage after Mike and Liv finally learned that Harry was, in fact, the town's 'resident alien.' Reynolds had us in stitches as Mike attempted to purposely sweat out pheromones, compared his own 'delicious' qualities to a baked potato (with the works!) and entered into the silliest of stare-downs with Harry. Reynolds has always served up excellent comedic timing, but watching him go toe-to-toe with Alan Tudyk raised the stakes even higher and brought the brightest of smiles to our faces. — Nick Caruso
Which performance(s) knocked your socks off this week? Tell us in the comments!
Best of TVLine
90+ TV Shows That Switched Networks — And How Long They Ran After They Relocated
TV's 30+ Best Cliffhangers of All Time From Buffy, Friends, Grey's Anatomy, Twin Peaks, Severance, Soap and More
20+ Age-Defying Parent-Child Castings From Blue Bloods, ER, Ginny & Georgia, Golden Girls, Supernatural and More
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
21 minutes ago
- Yahoo
A Sequel To An Adam Sandler Sports Classic Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
'Happy Gilmore 2' is currently ranked as the top movie on Netflix, according to the platform's public ranking system. The Adam Sandler-led sequel premiered on July 25, nearly 30 years after the original sports comedy became a beloved classic. In this follow-up, Sandler reprises his role as Happy Gilmore, returning to the golf course after years of retirement in a bid to save his family. Sandler made his 'Happy Gilmore' comeback a star-studded affair with tons of famous friends in cameo roles, including Bad Bunny, Eminem, Post Malone, Kid Cudi and Cam'ron. Several sports figures, like Travis Kelce, Stephen A. Smith and Reggie Bush, appear in the film as well. Also in the 'Happy Gilmore 2' cast are Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, Christopher McDonald, Blake Clark and Sandler's daughters, Sadie and Sunny Sandler. Read on for more trending movies across streaming services, including Hulu, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video and Peacock. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming and entertainment, subscribe to the Culture Catchall newsletter. 'Locked' 'Locked' is one of the top films currently trending on Hulu. The horror-thriller stars Bill Skarsgård as a petty thief who gets trapped in a twisted game of survival after he breaks into the wrong car. The movie also stars Anthony Hopkins, Ashley Cartwright, Michael Eklund and Navid Charkhi. 'Death of a Unicorn' Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd are the stars of a horror-comedy currently ranked among the top 10 films on HBO Max. The A24 movie, which first hit theaters in March, centers on a father and daughter who accidentally kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat with a billionaire (Richard E. Grant). However, things take an even bigger turn when they discover that the unicorn's blood possesses miraculous healing powers. 'Wicked' The 'Wicked' craze is still going strong now that the star-studded musical is streaming on Prime Video. The movie reimagines the origin story of the unlikely yet profound friendship between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Galinda (Ariana Grande) before the events of 'The Wizard of Oz.' Catch up on the first 'Wicked' installment before the second film hits theaters on Nov. 21. 'The Phoenician Scheme' Wes Anderson's latest film is currently the top trending one on Peacock. 'The Phoenician Scheme,' which hit theaters in May, follows Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), a wealthy businessman hoping to start a new venture with his estranged daughter (Mia Threapleton), the sole heir of his estate. However, the two soon become the targets of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and assassins out to take Korda down. The movie also stars Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Scarlett Johansson and Benedict Cumberbatch. If you're looking for other films to watch, check out our What We're Watching blog. Related... 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Won The Box Office — But It's Missing 1 Obvious Thing Forget The Dumb 'Superman' Controversy — This Movie Is A Truly Great Superhero Film He Rewrote The Rules Of TV For Black Artists — And Forever Changed American Pop Culture
Geek Tyrant
22 minutes ago
- Geek Tyrant
Trailer for TRAINWRECK: STORM AREA 51 - The Internet's Dumbest Idea Gets the Doc It Deserves — GeekTyrant
Netflix just dropped the teaser for Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 , the latest installment in their Trainwreck docuseries, and it's exactly the kind of glorious internet chaos you'd expect. Remember that 2019 Facebook post about storming Area 51 because 'they can't stop all of us'? That viral joke spiraled into a real-life desert gathering of alien truthers, meme lords, YouTubers, and maybe a few actual sexy alien cosplayers. The doc dives headfirst into the absurdity, blending the digital absurdity of Naruto runs and 'let's find aliens' optimism with the very real warnings from the U.S. military. As Netflix frames it, this is where 'the internet burst into the real world,' and yeah… things got weird. The synopsis reads: 'This is the story of the greatest sh*tpost ever made,' the doc proclaims. 'When 20-year old Matty Roberts creates a Facebook event inviting people to storm the classified Air Force facility Area 51 in the Nevada desert, the post quickly goes viral, with hundreds and then thousands saying they'll join the event that stated 'They can't stop all of us'. 'This prompts the US Air Force, FBI officials and the FAA to strongly advise against anyone illegally trying to access the base, and the Military warns that they stand ready to protect America and its assets with deadly force. The meme continues to go viral and spread to other social media apps and soon millions have signed up to attend…' Directed by Jack Macinnes ( Surviving Black Hawk Down ), and produced by RAW & BBH, this disaster doc lands on Netflix July 29th.
New York Times
23 minutes ago
- New York Times
Ex-Viking Jared Allen's Hall of Fame nod punctuates a career defined by maturation
One Halloween, Jared Allen dressed the way a younger iteration of Jared Allen would dress. The formal description of his ensemble was a well-tailored wrestling singlet. The less formal — and more accurate — depiction was Sacha Baron Cohen's bathing suit from the movie 'Borat.' On an otherwise quiet morning inside the Kansas City Chiefs locker room, a door swung open, and there Allen came. There were gasps and shrieks and squeals. Advertisement 'I heard lots of stories about that string bikini from other players,' Allen's longtime agent, Ken Harris, said recently. 'They're like, 'Your guy is absolutely crazy.'' Allen, the former defensive end who this weekend will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, gave no reason to think otherwise. He told reporters stories about hunting 200-pound wild boars with knives. He jogged alongside bulls in Spain. Long before he'd finish compiling his 136 NFL sacks and four first-team All-Pro honors, he'd dress like a beer-bellied Elvis, hop in his 1969 powder-blue Cadillac and cruise around town. A post shared by NFL (@nfl) This is often when the trouble occurred, when Allen's decisions poured gasoline on the simmering problem-child narrative. He was arrested for drunk driving and speeding in May 2006. Five months later, police busted Allen again for DUI. Former Chiefs president and general manager Carl Peterson described Allen, then 24, as 'a young man at risk,' which contributed to a contract spat. The Chiefs escalated tension in the relationship by applying the franchise tag. 'At one point, somebody with the Chiefs told us, 'We've got the tag on him, and don't ever forget, we're the bank,'' Harris recalled. 'You can't say that to Jared Allen. If you say that to Jared Allen, bad things happen.' The bad things for Kansas City became positive things for Minnesota — and Allen. Harris, the agent, introduced the idea of Allen spending his franchise-tag season as a sideline reporter. The Chiefs then retracted their trade demand of two first-round picks. The Vikings' brain trust, comprised of former general manager Rick Spielman and executives George Paton and Rob Brzezinski, assembled the plan. Paton focused on Allen's playing fit. Brzezinski sifted through the financial ramifications. Spielman blessed the vision. Why roll the dice on an inexperienced defensive end in the draft if they could acquire a guy who had just started 55 games and recorded 43 sacks in four seasons? Advertisement The Vikings still needed to recruit Allen, so the franchise ownership met with him and Harris. At one point, Harris' phone buzzed with messages from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Vikings executives noticed. Allen and Harris exited the Minnesota facility without a final agreement on contract terms. But that night, Brzezinski phoned Harris and asked to meet him in the lobby of the downtown Hilton. They resumed their conversations from earlier in the day, at one point even scribbling number figures reaching eight digits on a tiny napkin. Leaning in closer because of the noise from tables around them, Harris remembered Brzezinski asking, 'Do you think anybody would ever imagine we're talking about tens of millions of dollars?' 'I guarantee you nobody has any idea,' Harris said. 'They just think we're two schmucks at the bar talking.' Harris added, 'The schmucks comment was true; not for Rob, but for me. I do want to say, though, that trio of Rick and Rob and George made it happen. We went in there and just fell in love with these guys as well as ownership.' Many of the Vikings players were initially skeptical of the man who had netted the then-record-breaking, six-year, $73,260,069 deal. Was Allen committed enough? Was football just the vehicle for an unsustainable lifestyle? Vikings veterans Pat Williams and Kevin Williams, who took Allen out to dinner at the end of his first official day, wondered whether he'd be attentive enough against the run. They cornered him on the subject at Redstone American Grill in Eden Prairie. His charisma won them over. Hearing Allen talk about realizing he didn't have to live life on the edge to become his best self version of himself secured their belief. On the field, he erased any remaining doubt. He sprang off the line of scrimmage like a sprinter with a shotgun start. He bent his body in ways a 6-foot-6, 270-pound frame shouldn't bend. Strong hands aren't a powerful enough descriptor; he swiped tackles' arms with smarts, knowing where and when they were susceptible. Advertisement He wasn't operating at random. Allen spent countless hours studying Derrick Thomas, Reggie White and Leslie O'Neal. 'I think people have this idea that he was just a guy who played with great energy and was relentless and had this motor,' former teammate Ben Leber said. 'All of those things are true, but he approached the game from a strategic standpoint.' Never was Allen more excited to deploy his strategies than against the Detroit Lions. Their offensive linemen jawed constantly, Leber said, and Allen barbed in return. He also swarmed. Vikings coach Brad Childress' favorite memory is Allen chasing current ESPN broadcaster Dan Orlovsky out of the back of the end zone. 'And if I saw Dan Orlovsky in a bar this afternoon,' Childress said recently, 'I would give him s— about it until I walked out of the bar.' Like Allen's teammates, Childress revered his energy and enthusiasm. Football seasons drag. When the teammate Mario Kart battles subside, as they did with the Vikings, you need a guy who can replace them with intense games of Yahtzee. You need a person who, while toned down outside the locker room, keeps the room free in every sense of the word. Heading to the Hall of Fame! Congratulations, Jared Allen! — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) February 7, 2025 'He was always prone to run around unclothed,' Kevin Williams said, cackling on the other end of the phone. 'I hate to admit it,' Leber added, 'but he wasn't shy. He was not shy in the locker room. I'm not sure (Allen's wife) Amy is going to love these stories, but she didn't meet Jared 1.0. She met Jared 2.0.' The couple married in 2010. The arrival of their first child, a girl named Brinley, coincided with her father's best season, and one of the most productive in NFL history. Allen notched 22 sacks in 2011, a Vikings record that remains. It's tied for the third-most sacks in a single season in NFL history. Advertisement This degree of dominance planted the seeds for a trip to Canton, Ohio, that didn't come easily. The Pro Football Hall of Fame first named him a finalist in 2021. Four years later, he finally received enough votes to be elected. He joked a few months ago that the honor wouldn't change anything, other than forcing him to travel and give more interviews than he'd like. But the people who best know his path view the arc — going from an 8-year-old telling his father he wanted to play professionally to becoming primarily a long snapper at Idaho State to everything that would follow — as an example. 'His journey has been pretty incredible,' Leber said. 'You see this progression of not only a player but also a human being.' As for this weekend's speech? There's a reason Harris, Williams, Leber and so many others are lining up to go. What will Allen, now 43, say? How far will he go? One of the attendees even suggested a prop. Odds are, he'll (thankfully) wear not a well-tailored wrestling singlet but a finely stitched cowboy hat. He'll make the audience laugh. He'll tell some stories, praise those who came before him and then focus on his family. On Amy. On Brinley. On their second daughter, Lakelyn. On the group that brings his maturation to life.
