Out of context, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) faking a case of COVID-19 to get out of recording the audiobook of her memoir is an absurd sentence to write within the context of “And Just Like That...” — OK, it’s still absurd. But it’s also consistent with the ridiculousness of this show and its unique brand of chaos.
In the old days, Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) would probably talk some sense into Carrie. But as we saw last week, Miranda is still in Los Angeles with Che (Sara Ramírez), whose sitcom pilot is off to a rocky start. And that’s even before Miranda’s phone goes off during the taping, ruining a pivotal scene with Che’s sitcom dad Tony Danza. But Miranda’s also pretty preoccupied: Her son Brady is going through a bad breakup.
Elsewhere in this week’s episode, Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and LTW (Nicole Ari Parker) become consumed by some drama at their kids’ fancy private school: The distribution of a “MILF list.” Nya (Karen Pittman) might be about to have a new man, getting the number of a cute crew member on LTW’s documentary. And Seema (Sarita Choudhury ) gets her prized Birkin bag stolen, a bag she purchased way back when she landed her first major real estate deal and before there was a waitlist (perhaps a nod to Samantha’s Birkin bag fiasco in the original “Sex and the City”).
Speaking of which, it’s always fun when a blast from the past pops up like Bitsy von Muffling (Julie Halston) making a cameo this week.
Join us as we couldn’t help but wonder and blog about Episode 3 of “And Just Like That...” (TV and film writers, including those who worked on “And Just Like That...” are currently on strike over equitable pay and working conditions in the streaming era.)
Charlotte Still Has No Storyline On AJLT And Its Starting To Feel Desperate
Without spoiling, Charlotte gets some more plotlines in the next few episodes. But they mainly involve her kids, which I did not find all that interesting. Marina
There Was One Perfect SATC Throwback In And Just Like That
What year is this supposed to be taking place in, exactly? This show continues to struggle in the ways it attempts to acknowledge the pandemic, and Carries attempt at igniting COVID panic inside what appeared to be a well-ventilated tent in hopes of thwarting a robbery felt straight out of the pre-vaccine days of 2021. Seemas handgun lighter was a clever touch, though. Curtis
Also, it seems strange to have a jewelry show in a tent at Bryant Park. Could Lissette not get somewhere better? Lol. Marina
The Old Miranda Returned For A Moment During Her Fight With Che
As a New Yorker who also unapologetically adores Los Angeles, I didnt love the whole lets move an N.Y.C.-based character to L.A. only to have them discover theyre miserable trope for Samantha in the first movie, and I dont love it for Miranda now. Both cities have their merits and complement one another. Also, I wanted Che to have more empathy, given the situation with Brady and the fact that Miranda uprooted her life to be with them. Proud to see Miranda stand up for herself, too. Curtis
Thats a good point, Curtis. I was literally screaming at both of them but was definitely happy for any reason to get Miranda back to New York. Sorry, Brady. Erin
Agree with both of you, though I also felt genuinely bad for Che when Mirandas phone went off and ruined that big scene. I get Miranda was in a tricky situation, needing to be in contact with Brady while also supporting Che and being there for the sitcom taping. But man, what a shitty moment. Not Mirandas finest hour. Marina
AJLT Had So Many Nods To The Original Series In This Episode
A perfect and seamless nod to Season 4 of the original series. 10/10, no notes. I love to see it! Curtis
We Felt Sorry For Che Diaz In This Moment
Im really on board with Tony Danza as Che Diazs on-screen father, despite his less-than-ideal introduction. Kudos to him for helping lighten the mood after the showrunners meltdown. Curtis
This SATC Characters Return To And Just Like That Was Perfect
Any chance to see Julie Halston an incomparable New York film, TV and theater actor on-screen is good in my book. Loved the advice she gave Carrie, too. Curtis
Bitsy, a legend. Any time a blast from the past shows up on this show, I do the equivalent of that Leo pointing meme. Marina
Some Of The Best Moments In And Just Like That Seem To Revolve Around One Thing
When it became clear she was going to fake a COVID case, I thought: Is she really going there?! Ugh, but also very on-brand for chaos queen Carrie Bradshaw and very on-brand for this show. Also, now that I am remembering this, she makes a joke about one of the audiobook producers wearing a mask because of his bad B.O. This kind of rubbed me the wrong way because it feels off-putting to joke about mask-wearing, and people shouldnt be judged for wearing a mask! Both of these things were weird ways to insert COVID into the plotlines. Anyway, I realize watching this show requires me to try to not think too hard about it. Marina