And Just Like That’s Season 2 Premiere Nodded to Carrie and Big’s Dramatic Past After Chris Noth’s Exit

Spoiler alert! If you haven’t seen season 2, episode 4 of “And Just Like That”, proceed with caution. 

HBO’s “And Just Like That” get any more ridiculous? In the fourth episode of Season Two, the ladies — Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis) once again test the limits, cramming sperm jokes, penis size jokes, off-the-wall fashions and a Gloria Steinem cameo into 40-ish absurd minutes of screen time.We catch up with the gang in a state of flux, dealing with Miranda’s crumbling marriage, Charlotte’s husband’s crumbling pelvic floor, and Carrie’s struggle whether or not to lean on former Vogue mentor / fashion industry legend Enid Frick (Candice Bergen) for a much-needed book endorsement.But first, sex stuff. Carrie’s day begins promisingly, with silver fox Marlon mysteriously sliding into her DMs.

Is finally hitting its stride? The reboot is four episodes into its sophomore season, and Thursday's episode proved to be its best yet. With Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) back in New York City, the original gang, including Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis), and honorary member Anthony Marantino (Mario Cantone), is able to meet up for lunch for some gossip and dirty talk, just like the old days. There are quips about Miranda's new fluid lifestyle with Anthony calling her «Rachel Maddow.» There are not-so-subtle euphemisms on Charlotte's part — mayo, confetti, and a finale of fireworks (Happy July 4th!), no less — and at the heart of it, there's the friendships fans of the original  series have come to know and love. But Miranda is also forced back into all parts of her old life, including staying in her former home with ex Steve Brady (David Eisenberg), who has taken to shirtless boxing with a punching bag and her depressed son, Brady (Niall Cunningham), who is home recovering from a tough breakup. The family goes to therapy, and Brady verbalizes what we've all been thinking as Miranda stays silent. «This is not who she is, just so you know,» he tells the therapist. And it's not who Miranda is.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Sex and the City” fans will want to cherish every second of Kim Cattrall’s cameo as Samantha Jones in the “And Just Like That” Season 2 finale, as it sounds like it will be the last time Cattrall reprises her fan-favorite character. “This is as far as I’m going to go,” Cattrall told “Today” after being asked about Samantha’s future beyond the cameo. “[But] I don’t think I’ll ever say goodbye to Samantha. She’s like a lot of other characters that I’ve done over the years. I get very emotionally attached and protective of my characters. She gave me so much, and I’m so appreciative of her.” Variety exclusively reported in May that Cattrall would appear in the second season of Max’s “Sex and the City” sequel series “And Just Like That.” The scene in question finds Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie and Cattrall’s Samantha having a brief conversation over the phone. Cattrall shot her scene without any involvement from the show’s current cast.

After a rather subdued start to season 3 last week, the spinoff series,, packed more of an emotional punch this week. As Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) is asked to narrate the audiobook version of her book about the death of her husband, Mr.

And just like that, Meghan McCain has tuned into the Sex and the City spinoff to criticize the show – again.

Bethenny Frankel is sharing her reaction after a clip from 's season 2 premiere made a dig at the TV personality.The former  star took to TikTok where she played a snippet of the clip for her followers, while she casually poured herself a glass of her Forever Young Rosé into a teacup.«I almost rented a house in the Hamptons six times, but I always found a reason to not do it,» Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie Bradshaw tells Sarita Choudhury's Seema Patel.«Is that reason Bethenny Frankel?» Patel quips. «Ha!» Bradshaw replies before the pair burst out in laughter.Frankel seems unbothered while enjoying her beverage, the latest from the Skinny Girl founder's line of spirits.«CURRENTLY sipping my new Forever Young rosè wine from my house in the Hamptons paid for by my last spirits venture,» the businesswoman captioned the clip.

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for the Season 2 premiere of “And Just Like That…”The long-awaited Season 2 of “And Just Like That…” premiered Thursday on Max, and the show gave one of its beloved stars a special reference in his absence.When Willie Garson died unexpectedly in September 2021 following a quiet battle with pancreatic cancer, the “Sex and the City” spinoff reworked the fourth episode to reveal that his character, Stanford Blatch, made an unexpected career move, going oversees to Tokyo to manage a TikTok star.In the new season’s premiere, Stanford and his life in Tokyo were referenced — keeping the character alive in everyone’s hearts.As Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) got her dress altered for the Met Gala, she was complimented on her silk kimono.“Oh, thank you — my friend, Stanford, sent it to me from Japan,” she replied.Garson’s final on-screen appearance in the show was in Season 1 Episode 3. In Episode 4 of the first season, he had an off-screen “appearance” with a written letter to his BFF Carrie, telling her of his departure amid the death of her husband, Mr.

Spoilers ahead! If you haven’t seen the season 2 premiere of “And Just Like That…” on Max, proceed with caution.

And Just Like ThatThough the season 2 premiere of started with Elton John and Britney Spears' «Hold Me Closer,» it really would have been more appropriate for episode two considering the A-list guest stars. In the words of Phoebe Buffay, «Hold me closer, Tony Danza!»On Thursday, Max dropped the first two episodes of the spinoff series.And though the start to the sophomore season was rather tame, the second episode did feature two standout guest appearances.Tony Danza was cast as himself playing the father of Ché Diaz (Sara Ramirez) in a pilot of the nonbinary comedian's life.Danza doesn't disappoint with Ché's girlfriend, Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), cracking a Who's the Boss? joke and the actor claiming his fans are referred to as the «Danza-Lions.»Danza insists upon his character being Italian despite Ché's background as Mexican-Irish.«I've come too far to get canceled now!» Danza declares.But Tony's not the only memorable celebrity cameo.

And Just Like That we're back! Whether you love it or love to hate watch it, Max's spinoff series,, has returned for a second season after the much-discussed first season in 2021.On Thursday, the streaming service released the first two episodes, and while there was no Big death or traumatic funerals, there were still plenty of gasp-worthy moments — almost entirely centered around Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) and Ché Diaz's (Sara Ramirez) relationship.The show opened with a sexy montage of all of our favorite characters, old and new, getting it on to the soundtrack of Elton John and Britney Spears' «Hold Me Closer.»Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) is hooking up with her podcast producer, Franklyn (Iva Hernandez), Miranda is California dreamin' with Ché while the nonbinary comedian is filming their pilot, Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis) is keeping the spark alive with her husband, Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler), as are Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker) and her husband, Herbert Wexley (Chris Jackson). Even serial single realtor Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury) has found a special someone.

John Corbett played one of Carrie Bradshaw’s many suitors on “Sex and the City”, yet continues to be fondly remembered by fans.

And Just Like That returns for its second season this month.Created by Michael Patrick King, the series reunites Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes and Kristin Davis as Charlotte York-Goldenblatt for a sequel series to the original Sex And The City.The show’s first season debuted in 2021. It was renewed for a second season on Max in March last year, which will feature the brief return of Kim Cattrall’s Samantha.The second season spans 11 episodes in total, one more than the first.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. A lot has happened in the Sex and the City Universe since HBO’s reboot “And Just Like That…” premiered last summer.

—at home or at the salon. Back in 2011 , “I never do my nails…and I've probably had nail polish on my nails twice in ten years.” In 2016 she told the reason her nails are usually just buffed and clean is because “I use my hands a lot. I cook.

McKinley Franklin editor New York City will light up pink Wednesday in honor of the 25th anniversary of “Sex and the City” and the upcoming second season of “And Just Like That.” At sunset, several iconic New York City buildings (including the Empire State Building, Javits Center, One Bryant Park, One World Trade Center and Pier 17) will glisten a pink shade to celebrate the series and its offshoot. As such a prominent piece of “Sex and the City,” New York City plays an integral part in the legacy of the show. Max’s followup, “And Just Like That,” was developed and executive produced Michael Patrick King, alongside executive producers John Melfi, Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon. Season 2 of the series debuts with two episodes on Thursday, June 22. 

Well, Carrie and Aidan shippers, it looks like And Just Like That creators have BIG plans for the two!

New Yorker profile of Sarah Jessica Parker, 58, the new season will cover topics such as Miranda engaging in pegging, and Carrie and Charlotte discussing “jizz.”These are not topics that come naturally to Parker, as she told the outlet that she’s more prudish than her on-screen alter ego, Carrie Bradshaw. “I could never do any of that stuff in my life,” she said. “It would be immoral.

franchise, Cynthia Nixon isn't afraid to strip down on season 2 of the show's Max spinoff, .The 57-year-old actress plays lawyer-turned-live-in-girlfriend Miranda Hobbes, who left behind her marriage to Steve Brady (David Eigenberg) and her busy professional life to travel to California with non-binary comedian Ché Diaz (Sara Ramirez) at the end of season 1.Ahead of the June 22 premiere of season 2, both Nixon and Ramirez opened up to ET about Miranda and Ché's journey, including Nixon's willingness to strip down for some of their steamy scenes.«I feel like I was always fairly game for it,» Nixon tells ET's Nischelle Turner of showing skin. «It's just one of the main subjects of the show is sex — people having sex and people having great sex and people having terrible sex and people having hilarious sex.»As for where her formerly high-strung character's mindset is at the start of season 2, Nixon says Miranda is trying to embrace a freer lifestyle.«Miranda is a total control freak, so she's tried to maybe kind of — for the first time really — let go,» Nixon says.