And Just Like That … Recap: How About Some Carrie-oke?

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Miranda Hobbes, known for her practicality, is as enthusiastic about a party filled with pink balloons and confetti as one might be about a significant event. When Carrie asked Miranda to help plan an exceptional birthday party for Charlotte, she was up for it, ready to provide excitement and fun. While it’s slightly unusual to see this side of Miranda, who used to be more reserved, it could be that her newfound joy in life, represented by Joy, has brought about this change. Alternatively, being with Che may have influenced her behavior. Regardless, Miranda decided to take Carrie’s suggestion seriously and planned a party with balloons, confetti, and plenty of karaoke.

Carrie intends to surprise Charlotte with a special gift this year, considering the recent stressors in Charlotte’s life – Harry’s prostate cancer diagnosis and its impact on him and his wife, Lily’s breakup with Diego, which adds to Charlotte’s concerns. Meanwhile, Carrie is also grappling with the realization that her children might not be as perfect as they seem. When Miranda starts feeling uncertain about the situation, she wonders if there’s more to it than meets the eye. In an attempt to keep Charlotte’s worries at bay and due to her inability to hide the truth effectively, Carrie fabricates a story about Richard Burton having an incurable tumor. This ongoing joke about a fictional illness proves more distressing for Charlotte than the reality of Harry’s cancer, which is why Charlotte and Harry continue to be the standout characters in this series.

Another point backing up the argument is how the plot unfolds in this episode. Despite Charlotte’s birthday party getting a bit awkward with karaoke, it remains enjoyable throughout – apparently Henry, Lisa and Herbert’s son, can’t resist belting out songs from Les Mis when given the chance (and “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and “Copacabana,” if you’re curious). However, Miranda seems convinced that her friend is about to part ways with the love of her life – yes, I mean her dog. This misunderstanding will surely come into play later on.

The pivotal moment arrives when Miranda informs Harry that they’ll support Charlotte during tough times, puzzling him since his wife had pledged to keep this secret. To clarify the confusion, Charlotte confides in Carrie and reveals her struggle with keeping the secret. Harry’s relationship with Bonnie, his personal shopper, is then disclosed; he’d been buying Charlotte expensive gifts because of her. Realizing the burden of their shared secret was harmful, Harry decides to address it. Gathering Charlotte, Lisa, Carrie, and Miranda in the kitchen, he shares his health news. Before they react too strongly, he ensures them that the diagnosis is early, surgery is scheduled for next week, and he expects to recover. His main concern is the strain on Charlotte by asking her to conceal this from her friends. He acknowledges it was unfair, expresses hope that she can find solace in their company, “perhaps allowing her to catch her breath a little.” This act of openness is touching and romantic, prompting me to proudly declare my allegiance to their fan club – metaphorically speaking, at least. However, should an opportunity arise at an organization similar to this, one could certainly envision oneself as part of such a supportive group.

At this party, there are some significant romantic gestures happening as well. Seema, who’s focusing on sorting out her life and managing her finances while building her company, opted for a local eyelash salon instead of her usual expensive downtown one. Unfortunately, she contracted an eye infection. She had previously turned down Doritos in a minivan, but now she’s crafting her own Louis Vuitton eyepatch – quite the transformation, indeed! It’s hard to believe I’m saying this, but Seema pulls it off remarkably well. And it’s not just me who thinks so; Landscaper Adam, also known as Fun Adam, has stepped up his flirting game significantly. I can’t comprehend why they don’t kiss in Carrie’s kitchen after he removes one of Seema’s less-than-perfect eyelashes and makes a wish on it. Frankly, this is the most intriguing mystery in the world. If they’re concerned because Carrie is perched on the counter, they should know she handled seeing something intimate in her kitchen, so an above-the-belt kiss might not phase her.

Seema and Adam didn’t start anything because Adam was dating a yogi in Brooklyn. However, at a party, they flirted, and Adam mentioned he broke up with his girlfriend when he first smelled Seema’s perfume. This might seem creepy on paper but seemed less so in person. Seema, always cautious about good things, tried to leave. But Carrie persuaded her to stay. Then someone dedicated a song to the “girl with the most beautiful eyes.” Adam sang “Bette Davis Eyes” for Seema, and she was captivated. Eventually, they kissed passionately in the back of a taxi, hinting at an upcoming encounter. However, Seema’s claim about not doing “dirt” seems questionable now!

By the end of the evening, Miranda was delighted to see everyone, particularly Charlotte, enjoying themselves. She was also pleased to notice Carrie seemed to be enjoying herself as well, specifically with Duncan, their downstairs neighbor. Carrie and Duncan have already reviewed each other’s initial chapters, but it’s not a euphemism yet – they are captivated by each other’s writing. Duncan describes Carrie’s first chapter about “the woman” as gripping. The basement-dwelling creature who dislikes sunlight and subsists on stew adores Carrie’s book. What a peculiar world! He attended the party, and the two spent time praising each other, sharing a scotch highball, and mocking karaoke. They were genuinely having a good time. However, when Miranda mentioned the “vibes” she sensed between them in a casual, it’s-nice-to-see-you-having-fun manner, Carrie became angry. She is in a relationship with Aidan, and things are complex, Miranda.

It’s puzzling how Carrie seems offended now, considering that just last episode she was taken aback by Aidan’s assumption about her fidelity. They had quite the conversation about it, didn’t they? Now, she takes offense when Miranda mentions her friend being playful with a man. It makes one wonder what she’ll think when she hears about Aidan sleeping with his ex-wife! One might guess that Carrie is defensive because of her lingering feelings for Duncan, but it seems we’re expected to fill in the blanks again. This whole Aidan situation remains a complicated mess.

This and That

It’s clear the party is lively when the fact that Patti LuPone portrays Giuseppe’s mother, who hails from Rome via Buffalo, hasn’t even been mentioned yet. As expected, Gia dislikes Anthony, and after interacting with his boyfriend, she tells Giuseppe she’ll be staying longer than anticipated. It seems there will be conflicts between Anthony and Gia in the future. This pair is certainly an intriguing spectacle to anticipate.

In “And Just Like That…”, there were numerous talented Broadway performers who could belt out songs on the karaoke machine. Patti, portraying Gia, wasn’t particularly fond of all the singing at this gathering, but in the end, they managed to persuade Bonnie Milligan to deliver an impressive rendition of “River Deep, Mountain High.

It seems like the bond between Miranda and Joy might be at risk due to some issues concerning dogs, given the excessive chatter about them.

It appears that Carrie has developed an interest in grunge literature lately; the book she’s holding post-Hot Fellas outing is “Monkey Grip” by Helen Garner, suggesting she’s quite diverse.

The casual remark made by Anthony, “If the topic arises, I ‘was never married,'” followed by Carrie’s response, “Neither was I,” continues to baffle me as Carrie rarely discusses her deceased spouse in the series.

Is it just me, or did it seem like we might be getting a nod towards Sebastian Kydd when Carrie began reflecting on her high school heartache? Give The Carrie Diaries some credit in this moment too!

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2025-07-11 05:54