I agree with everything that's already been said.
I will just add that everything in these beautiful people's lives, the sex scenes felt completely fake and posed.
Special mention to Anthony for his poker face during his first time taking his lover's massive, massive, massive eggplant while mentally preparing his shopping list.
Is that show now about working women? Is that suddenly the main theme? Charlotte and Nya complain that it's hard to be a professional and have a private life. Seema's boyfriend's work is interfering with their "love". Miranda is on the BBC because her boss's baby got in the way. Nah, maybe I see an overarching potential main topic but I doubt that writers ever felt they needed a coherent vision. And that's one problem of the show. Instead more mini stories - sometimes w/o an ending whatsoever.
I liked that jewelry designer a lot. And now she calls Che funny. That's a sad failure of judgement ... She won't have the apartment (I predicted this previous episode). Why else would she talk about a crack in the ceiling? [Prediction: Between season two and three, there will probably be a major damage, she can't move in, she finds another place, Carrie moves back in 'cause she - just like after Big's death - doesn't feel like living in a big apartment.]
The party is stupid anyway. It's all too perfect (except the fact that imagery never capitalized on the "last supper/Leonoardo" theme, that was so we'll captured in this season's movie poster). Can't they just have a party? Can't they order Chinese food? Can't they have beer? Can't they stop playing this psycho game (I'd have left the room)?
And they keep discussing this anal sex story line. Including word plays like using the word "impenetrable" (giggle, giggle ...). Is that really the story they want to tell? Is that what writers think is a major "gay topic" that needs to be discussed? If you're generous then you might say that's just a plot device in order to talk about bonding issues. Aren't there more relevant topics? Like discrimination? Like wanting kids? Like homosexuality and Christianity (or Islam)? Like homosexuality and conservative politics?
Aiden: what is there to say? Yes, that's maybe sad when you watch it but I saw that coming from miles away (see my comments below the previous episode). And after that "crying in the car" scene Aiden gradually becomes more stupid. I mean what is he talking about? Five years? Five? The "kids excuse" probably makes sense. But seriously, five years? Plus, why don't they show his life back with his kids? How should I know if his reasons are genuine? Why should I care about Aiden anyway if he's just another ephemeral affair in Carrie's life? In Carries's relationships it's still only about Carrie. Has she ever even considered leaving NYC for Aiden? The show doesn't even bother to discuss this option. All that is stupid. I don't blame Carrie and Aiden (I know that they are fictional characters ;-). I blame the show runners. It all feels like a convenient excuse 'cause Corbett's contract is time limited and they want a third season within the parameters we're used to: single Carrie looking for love in NYC.
LOL, they previously had a whole plot about Carrie being sad that Samantha disappeared and stopped talking to her, and now they act like nothing happened?
Oh well, it was nice to see her again.
Apple paid some good money for spots this season. Extra for the heavy handed Android roasting at the start. Felt pretty tacky in the setting of this show.
I definitely sympathised with Seema pushing someone away in fear of them doing it first. I'm guilty of that myself! The ending was a bit sad but a sneaky way of lining up Aiden but also allowing more of the show with Carrie and other romances. It's a bold move cotton! Let's see if it pays off!
This episode amalgamates all the stories (or at least most) and projects a real relationship between all the characters and their life stories.
Samantha's vague appearance fulfills its mission, keeping the attention of SATC fans and keeping the door open for a possible (very unlikely) return for the third season.
Semma has been compared to Samantha, in my opinion these characters do not have any coincidence, but it is true that Seema is the one who best fills the space to bounce Carrie's story (it is clear in the last scene) and the one with a life story more similar to the protagonists of SATC.
The story of Aidan and Carrie has maintained the necessary suspense for me to want to see the third season.
I really liked this season
Fitting end to a very lame season. First of, how preposterous and unbelievable was Samantha's cameo and her reason not to be there. Also incredibly lazy writing and very lame, the excuse to separate Carrie and Aiden, again.
But let's look at the positive(s?). This episode didn't feature Che ranting to someone for incorrectly using his/her/it/they pronouns.
What a lovely ending. A bit cliched for sure, and so Hollywood, but the kitty has been such a nice addition. And the chef… :ok_hand_tone1:
I thought this was an Apple TV show for a moment, what's with the ad in the middle and ending of the episode.
Review by cutecruelBlockedParentSpoilers2023-08-24T13:47:44Z
The finale of season 2 had such an oddly bleak resolution, I don’t really know how to feel..I certainly think season 2 was better than season 1 but still not as good as the original series.
Carrie becoming a kitty mom is the best part of the season for me. So sweet.
This was Charlotte’s season! Her arc has been the best storyline out of the original three. I really liked her little monologue to Harry about women being expected to do stuff for years, I'm glad they didn't just leave it with her drunken yelling.
Seema's story is as old as time and boring.
Nya’s flirting was so cringe. Overly obvious and borderline desperate quips.
Miranda was finally tolerable in this episode, she was poignant, accomplished, thoughtful. I like that maturity she showed in her interactions with Steve and Che. She actually felt more like the old Miranda.
Really liked that little Miranda and Steve scene. Except for when Bradey cycled past, stopped and smiled. That was a little too cheesy for me. But I'm glad Miranda and Steve made amends and are on civil terms again.
I hate to say it but Samantha’s cameo was quite anticlimactic, underwhelming, and didn’t feel meaningful at all. Kim's acting was really off - I don’t know if it was her voice or the accent but something about it felt off, and the interaction was incredibly unnatural. Her cameo was literally just to bait the fan base into watching this season.
Lisa just miscarrying randomly was unnecessary to the plot.
I can’t believe Carrie chose Che to stay by her side in the table and put Miranda in the other side. And why didn't Steve attend?
I could do without Che next season. And less of the new characters, we need to get back to Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda being the focus of the show.
I’m sorry but this Aidan and Carrie 'breakup' scene is the worst television writing I’ve observed in a while. The five years makes no sense. What was the point of bringing Aiden back, only for him to wimp out because Wyatt threw a tantrum.
So, is season 3 going to be a time jump? 5 years?