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And Just Like That...: Seeing the Light (2022)
Can we trade Miranda for Samantha?
For the love of all that is good in this world, please no second season of this utter trash.
The most exciting part of this episode was Carrie's light turning off and on by itself.
Every time I thought it was just getting good, yet another absurd letdown. None of it makes sense. They throw in random scenes about these secondary characters that focus too much on the secondary characters instead of propelling the main characters forward.
I don't think I am alone when I say that I don't care about the kids, at all. Unless it is supposed to be one big joke about Gen Z, they couldn't have made these kids more unlikable. Charlotte making the THEY mitzvah about her after her kid wouldn't participate despite all the money spent on rainbow decor and hiring a trans rabbi? Give me a break. I can't believe this even made it to television. Or can I?
And as far as Miranda goes, throw the whole character away. Off the bridge with Big's ashes you go, Miranda. Between the cringeworthy scenes with the worst character of this whole mess, Che, to how condescending she was of Carrie when she was talking about the afterlife (oh, Miranda doesn't believe in it, so it must not be real, everybody), and how defensive she was when Carrie called her on her BS about running off to LA to fangirl in a studio audience for a few months, get her off the screen. This isn't entertainment.
You know, I gave it a shot, stuck with it through the end, to really make sure I wasn't missing anything. But I found out that I really am not missing anything. Not a single thing. Out of all the unnecessary reboots I have seen over the years, this is probably the worst. I read an article a few weeks ago saying that they will probably make a second season just to spite all the critics. That sounds about right. Willfully ignorant to how much they screwed this up and can't accept the fact that this whole thing is an embarrassment. Kim Cattrall, you made the right decision.
And Just Like That...: Tragically Hip (2021)
How gross was that kitchen scene?
Not because it was Miranda and Che, but because of how utterly disrespectful that was to Carrie. Yeah yeah, we all know she is a whiney, needy mess a lot of the time, but this time she really needed someone to physically take care of her. I mean, the woman wet the bed for crying out loud. Have you ever had a friend do it in your house while you're there? I have, and even I was a little weirded out, but guess what? I was in my mid 20's, not my mid 50's. Get it together, girl. And it was 2nd base, not the frickin' moon landing. Why are you being so dramatically loud? Let's all just move on from how immature that scene was, shall we?
On a less embarassing note, I am really liking the Seema character. Her scenes are fun and smart and remind me of characters that were featured during the original run. She is a character that would be enjoyable to watch develop as she seems to have a lot to say, and her scenes are a great break from the exhausting podcast crew and the mess that is the children's storylines. More of her, please.
And Just Like That...: Some of My Best Friends (2021)
Fire the writers
Was this episode written by someone who just recently binged the original SATC? Because that's what it seems like. Like someone who never watched it when it originally aired, binged it in 2021, viewing it through the lense of today's American society, and then got hired to write an entire episode of it today, therefore having absolutely no idea who these beloved characters are and how this show, in its original form, changed many aspects of television and pop culture in a way that made a lot of what you're seeing today on TV possible.
Keli Goff? Is that you? Please do us all a favor and go back to contributing your unimportant opinion on politics and race on MSNBC and stop trying to entertain us with your propaganda. It's cute that you probably honestly believe that this is what white people think of black people. In NYC. In 2021. I mean, really. How dense can you be? And for crying out loud, Stanford was simply a last minute thought. Its not like the man was essentially the 5th main character, and that's how you send him off? Shameful.
And Just Like That... (2021)
I am secondhand embarassed
Honestly. The first 25 minutes of the first episode felt like the writers were scrambling to insert as many social media references, woke stereotypes, Covid moments, geriatric puns, and as many non white people as possible. There was no real flow to the dialogue, and it just felt like they were trying to make these characters, who were each distinct and unique in their own way, "current" with the times.
I don't know what was more painful to watch, the classroom and subway station scenes with Miranda, or the podcast scene with Carrie. It's like these writers are insulting these characters as women in their 50's (god forbid). But I will say, I appreciate how insufferable they've made Miranda. There really are people like her out there, folks. Just. Stop. Talking. And man, did they do Big wrong like that. But then again, they need some kind of storyline to go off of. I could have done without the scene with Miranda's teenage son and his girlfriend inbetween Big dying and the aftermath of this great loss for Carrie. They made up for it with the many dynamics of a funeral though. Very well done, showing how people come together all while falling apart.
On a lighter note, the set design is freaking fabulous. Carrie and Big's place? Stunning, and very on par with the characters themselves. I was happy to see Charlotte in her same place, as well. And of course Carrie's outfits and closet are always beautiful, and a little out there. I will keep watching as long as they stop trying to force these well distinguished characters to fit into whatever type of label they think the audience wants them to be in this day and age. And yes, we all miss Samantha, but it seems like she isn't missing much. Her funeral flowers were a beautiful touch.
Fear the Walking Dead: Six Hours (2021)
Why do they keep doing this?
How many episodes does it take for the showrunners to understand that the audience of this show doesn't take well to such insufferable characters making the stupidest decisions possible in every situation? I know we need to suspend belief to watch a show like this, but maybe the writers shouldnt build up characters as intelligent and capable if theyre just going to keep dumbing down their decisions every other episode. Also, I know not one person who wants to hear this poor child screaming her head off for 45 minutes.