“Seema is a superb stand-in for Samantha, and I might like to see her extra fleshed out in season two.” —B.C.
“Seema is nice, and I hope we see extra of her subsequent season! I get the sense she is extra of a Samantha-like ‘alternative,’ and I’m right here for it. I want we noticed extra of her this season!” —C.B.
“Seema is daring and assured and attractive—principally Samantha—but additionally very trustworthy and susceptible in the case of the realities of being single and by no means married in your 50s. If there’s a season two, I hope we get to delve into her world extra as a result of she’s the most effective characters to come back alongside in a very long time.” —J.R.
Actual property
“This isn’t Promoting Sundown! There are too many residences on this present.” —N.P.
“Carrie shopping for a brand new condominium about as soon as an episode had me shedding my thoughts. I do know that this present is a fantasy, however watching this girl grumpily buy properties the scale of Grand Central Station had me googling ‘Tips on how to be part of Democratic Socialism.’” —J.S.
Physique variety
“As a mode lover properly over the standard pattern measurement, I used to be hopeful we might have a trendy plus-size character who makes use of her clothes as a way to be as flamboyant and vibrant as the opposite girls on the present. Sadly, that wasn’t the case. I am actually hoping the writers introduce an exquisite plus-size character within the subsequent season, however as in most mainstream media, I am uncertain plus-size illustration shall be celebrated on the present.” —A.E.
Steve
“All the pieces Steve says about marriage is so heartbreakingly true, and let’s not be afraid to speak about it. Marriage is boring. You stand up, you go to work, you come again to the identical particular person, you discuss your children, you eat shit in entrance of a TV present, however you might have intimacy. That is all he desires. He does not want to fulfill anybody else. And that does not make him pitiable—it is what lots of what individuals need. He is like the reality teller of the onerous elements of life within the present, and I really like him for it.” —N.P.
“I’m really heartbroken for Steve, however I do suppose their splitting feels actual within the sense that so many {couples} are divorcing post-lockdown. Do I want it was extra amicable and Steve wasn’t so heartbroken and stunned by it? Undoubtedly.” —C.B.
Parenting
“It was cringe-worthy at first when Charlotte couldn’t settle for that Rock (on the time, going by Rose) didn’t need to put on a gown. However as time wore on, Charlotte got here to grasp that Rock was nonbinary and their new identify wasn’t a request; it was actuality. Watching Charlotte—and Harry—learn to develop as dad and mom, whereas admitting that it’s nonetheless a tough adjustment, was the present at its most interesting.” —J.R.
“I used to be very moved by this storyline! I imply…I want the writers hadn’t given a lot unchallenged display screen time to characters evaluating a toddler who identifies as nonbinary to a toddler who identifies as a canine. However! By the point we arrived at Charlotte and Harry throwing their baby a supportive, nonbinary they-mitzvah (which synagogues are literally calling ‘B-mitzvahs’ lately!), I used to be cheering. Each present ought to have a trans girl rabbi performed by the spectacular Hari Nef emerge from a rest room stall to dole out unsolicited life recommendation.” —J.S.
Ultimate ideas
“What made the O.G. present so good is that every episode had a theme that tied every girl’s plot line collectively. It typically appears like we’re in three (or 4 or 5 relying on facet characters) completely different exhibits. However I love anytime Carrie’s outdated garments come out to play, and Sizzling Fellas Bread is the funniest factor I’ve ever heard.” —B.C.
“I’m nonetheless interested by Aidan’s return. I might like to see if him and Carrie reconnect for the a centesimal time, as a result of I really like nostalgia.” —C.B.
“Okay, so And Simply Like That… wasn’t excellent. And it was enjoyable to criticize the elements that didn’t work. However total I seemed ahead to watching it each week. It introduced me pleasure and leisure, and admittedly, that’s all I can ask for. So possibly we will all cease bashing it subsequent season (if there may be one) and admit that we truly are having a great time once more with some acquainted faces and new ones.” —J.R.
Supply: Glamour
