Later seasons were awful. The tone, the jazz, the script, the realism.... it all worked for Seasons 1-3/4. Then it became convoluted with the glitz and fantasy which resulted in the completely tone-deaf vacuous movies.
I love the heavy Jazz in the early seasons. I enjoy watching the earlier seasons even more because of that. It created such a unique atmosphere. The music in this episode in particular is one of my favorites.
Noisy jazz music, corporate 1940’s revival, dim lighting, goofiness, monologues delivered directly to the camera…. The show changed a LOT as it moved into the 2000’s.
@@yoni5570 same here, she singlehandedly ruined the show. She blackmailed the producers that she will leave the show if they don't make her an executive producer so that she could make more money than the rest of the cast, which would be fine if she didn't meddle in everything, from scenario, plot lines, clothes...and her acting went to shit, she didn't play Carrie character anymore but probably herself. Those idiotic comedic routines, putting her tongue out, slut shaming Samantha on every occasion and ofcourse happy ending was her idea too, the writers said it would be unrealistic wich it was. It's a shame, the show was great, relatable, very funny, other characters were developed...I watched it during the lockdowns again but only first three seasons.
I’m 37 and can’t believe these characters were in their early-mid 30s. When I started watching this show at 19 I never thought I’d be in their position… but deep inside I did. 😭
Miranda hit it right on the nail, doesn’t matter how “flawed” the guy is, he’s still going to have an ego of P diddy and Kanye West once you give him some ass.
How true is that! There is this myth that ugly guys are nicer than pretty ones because they have to since they can’t get a woman easily. But the truth is that they are nice until they win you over.
I’m 39 now. I first started watching this at 20 or 21 (it’s aired later here in Aus) I was so intrigued by this idea of dating. I had the attitude of Charlotte (the rules) but hardcore Miranda personality. At the time everyone was a Carrie so I was sure I was going to be dating into my thirties. And that seemed exciting. Met my husband at 24 and was married at 27. During his toast my “Steve“ joked “I’m sorry you won’t get your Sex and The City years. But I’ll be your Big, Harry, Steve and…” and my best friend stood up and shouted “I’ll always be your Stamford!” ❤️ Happy to say these men are still faithful to their word! And I’ve suddenly become a lot more like Magda without the religion…
Aw. Thats absolutely adorable! I'm also 39 and began watching the show when edited reruns aired on TBS (I think?) Looking back, I always saw myself as a mix of Samantha and Miranda. However, when I was younger identified more with Carrie only because I had my own "Mr. BIG". I think that reason alone is why so many people thought they were a "Carrie " back then.
The writing is so great that in 5 minutes, it set the theme of the whole series and introduced all the main characters and their different liftstyles and personalities...
I love how this is just a conversation or a discussion, everyone drops their opinion, you recognize the merits and flaws in their opinions, and then they just keep adding more to the pot, this was so such a good flow for a show
That's what was good about the book. It was a dialogue involving both women and MEN. But with this show after the first season it became a gynocentric circus
My favorite hairstyle of Carrie's is in season 2, blonder and longer, but with that early 2000's touch of slightly stripey highlights and darker under layer. It had character, though it was of its time, it suited her
2:18 - My girl, Miranda does make a very valid point. There are some men who are short, fat, no real income, and picky who are just worse as some other men who are tall and shallow.
@@PhaedraTify I know, right??? I mean, it takes A LOT to get to where they are and then have a man on top of things (no pun intended)? Who needs that kind of pressure?? Samantha had it right.. she was the gay guy in a gorgeous female body.
Miranda is still great but she’s lost some of her spark. I get that’s what happens when you have kids but I feel like her personality completely changed. Charlotte changed for the better
Carrie got "insufferable" to viewers because they initially liked her for shallow, superficial reasons, and over time, they "hated" her for those same shallow reasons, too. Carrie asked the poignant questions for her column, but she was still the every-woman. She was supposed to have flaws and make mistakes, but only became "insufferable" because women on TV aren't normally depicted as human and messy. We're used to seeing women on the screen with just the right amount of vulnerability and flaws as long as she stays in line with how women should be portrayed.
Maybe only in NY. People elsewhere in North America don’t have this kind of mentality. You fall in love and get married. But if your career is more important people choose career and not family. And people don’t necessarily want kids…these guys on this show want kids, while women don’t want them…that is pretty common in a big city and it has been that way for ages.
I’ll be 40 next month! This reminds of those days of being so young and carefree all around the city !! What a time for me ! What an adventure it was. We were so young-(Er) lol
This seems so normal to us now that I didn’t even think about it, but imagine you’re a person in the 90s, being used to seeing nothing but censorship on tv. You turn on this show you know nothing about, and they’re casually talking about sex and hanging out with drag queens like nothing. Even the men being interviewed are more progressive than what you’re used to seeing on tv at this time. People really have forgotten how much of an impact this show really had
How old are you? HBO shows are usually like this and has been like this for years even before this time. Are you really young? During 90s HBO shows have been like this too. Maybe you just didn’t know.
I love the early seasons because theyd always interview different people and it made sense that she quoted from them for her column and it had a looser feel to it as it went on it was less about exploring and more about he said she said and drama. Still love it but prefer the looser tone
Miranda is right. I dated a short, fat, and ugly guy who I wasn’t attracted to before and he treated me like trash, told me that he wanted to go out with another woman that he found more attractive than me, and dumped me because I wouldn’t have sex with him. I told him I was a virgin and wanted to wait until marriage and he did not care.
When this show first aired in Australia I absolutey loved it. I really wish they would do reruns of Sex in the city from the very start on Tv in Australia .
Just finished watching the pilot for the first time. It's amazing how much of this is still said online nowdays when it comes to dating. Writing has aged well!
I know this first Ep, Season was rough.. they were still modest into their Character.. but I agree w/ everyone else. There was something so liberating, refreshing abt Miranda, Samantha's character in this Episode.. as well as Carrie's "innocence" (before that went down the tubes). And Charlotte.. well, she always remained Charlotte. lol. Really defined the Dating scene in the late 90s-2000s.
I love the late 90s fashion and hair and body types. Shannen D in Season 1 of Charmed (1998-1999) also. She had this gorgeous business professional look, not over sexualized at all and still very pretty. Even her casual looks (tank top or sweater) she looked fantastic. The end of the 90s when fashion looked better but before the new millennium glam
