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Watching “And Just Like That…” is like diving into a whirlwind of confusion, but last week’s episode proved that even chaos can be entertaining. However, this week’s “Carrie Golightly” seems to be chaotic in its structure – why are so many half-baked storylines clouding our 44 minutes? Could we have spent less time on the repeated joke about Giuseppe and his large pig, visible through the Hot Fellas denim onesie? We’re only three episodes in, but already, the long-distance relationship situation is weighing down everything else. Carrie appears so somber, doesn’t she? It reminds me a bit of Samantha Jones, but I can’t imagine her allowing Carrie to accept such an unfavorable deal. With no friends left to give her a reality check, it’s really dampening what could have been at least a somewhat enjoyable experience.
In a subtle manner to avoid appearing overly affectionate or intrusive, Carrie arranges to attend an author event in Williamsburg, Virginia, which conveniently allows her to have lunch with Aidan. She wishes to keep their meeting casual and unforced, not wanting to infringe upon his personal space. To make it seem effortless, she claims that she’ll just happen to be in Virginia for the event and will drop by for a quick lunch before departing. While others find her decision to fly to Virginia for a meal ludicrous, particularly Miranda who can’t resist a witty jab, Carrie persists in asking them to cease the teasing because she finds the situation challenging. I wholeheartedly agree that more people should mock Carrie for this, as it may help her gain some clarity. Regrettably, no such realization occurs.
In a surprising twist, Aidan’s former spouse, Kathy, contacts Carrie out of the blue and inquires if she could bring some Adderall for Wyatt as there’s a shortage, and she can’t ask anyone else. This situation appears absurd on numerous counts, but it does set the stage for Charlotte and LTW to break the news to the rest of the group that Upper East Side moms are dealing drugs – “the playground is like D.C. in the 80s” – with Charlotte securing some pills for Carrie’s trip, which adds a humorous touch. While it might be entertaining to see Charlotte as a drug kingpin on AJLT, this plotline mainly serves to reiterate that Carrie Bradshaw has an affinity for narcotics. Aidan’s puzzled expression when Carrie hands him the pill bag at episode’s end suggests we’ll delve deeper into the Adderall request in the upcoming episodes, so stay tuned!
In the midst of things, Seema makes up her mind to accompany Carrie on her journey following some frustrating news at work: Seema’s boss Elliot informs her unexpectedly that he is indeed 90 years old and will be retiring without discussing the succession plan as promised, instead selling his shares to NYC real estate broker and reality TV personality Ryan Serhant. This infuriates Seema as she’ll once again have to play second fiddle to another man. She believes she deserves more recognition with her name on the company. She feels she has put in a lot of effort – it’s high time she took charge.
For Seema’s good fortune, as she stops by Carrie’s house en route to the airport, she encounters Adam, the landscaper. To my initial belief, he was brought in to spark feelings for Carrie, but it’s Adam and Seema who engage in some obvious flirting. Despite Adam wearing a “home of the whopper” sleeveless shirt at that moment, their interaction is intriguing. When Carrie asks Adam to ensure Shoe doesn’t escape while she’s away, and he replies, “Don’t worry, I’ve never met a cat I couldn’t control,” while looking directly at Seema, it felt like a strong hint to me, right down to my toes.
Despite my skepticism about Seema preferring economy travel, Seema and Carrie manage to reach Virginia. The majority of their time in Virginia seems to be spent encouraging each other with the phrase “you won’t get it if you don’t ask for it.” For Seema, she grapples with the decision between establishing her own brokerage group and being self-employed or playing it safe by working under the new boss. Carrie suggests that Seema consider asking Ryan about becoming partners, as a potential solution to maintain her current position while still having her name associated with the company.
Instead of being indirect, Carrie should clearly express her intentions to Aidan. She’s feeling confused because he didn’t invite her to stay overnight, despite her traveling a long way. Seema suggests that perhaps Carrie’s casual attitude might have given him the impression that she didn’t want to stay over. It could be that Aidan is giving her space. If Carrie wants to spend the night with Aidan in Virginia, she needs to ask directly.
In my perspective, only one of us ladies ends up achieving our desired goals. On the way to meet Aidan, an unfortunate incident occurred with our rental car. I, Carrie, didn’t realize my license had expired in 2017, and Seema, let’s face it, isn’t exactly a model driver. In a twist of fate, she drove over traffic spikes by mistake. As a result, Ryan refused her request to become a partner. When I saw the sign in the parking lot that was supposed to warn us about the spikes – don’t back up! – it struck me as a sign that I needed to move forward. Right there and then, I decided I wouldn’t settle for being anyone’s number two. Seema is determined to strike out on her own.
In a turn of events, Aidan steps in to provide them with a ride, and when Carrie mentions that it seems quite an effort just for lunch, Aidan concurs. He then proposes she spends the night instead. Overjoyed, Carrie can hardly contain her excitement as she realizes all her worries were unfounded.
In essence, Aidan has a peculiar condition: there’s always a catch. Upon arrival at his home, he informs her about their family rule – discussing the next day’s events for the sake of stability. He doesn’t want to surprise his kids with Carrie’s presence. Instead, he suggests that she stays in the guest house. It seems odd that he asks her to isolate herself when alternative, less demeaning solutions could be considered. It’s high time Carrie asserted her rights and needs; otherwise, this arrangement may not succeed.
This and That
Fearing that she might miss out on sales due to not being able to socialize with the younger women at her art gallery, Charlotte and Harry decide to embrace their youth by going bar-hopping with Charlotte’s colleagues. However, this only leads to an embarrassing incident where Harry accidentally urinates himself while struggling to remove his overly tight, trendy trousers in a hurry, and a well-off client tries to kiss Charlotte in a bathroom filled with cocaine. Despite these mishaps, Charlotte eventually makes a sale, but it turns out to be from a UES mom who provides her with Adderall. This kind of clientele seems more suitable for Charlotte’s niche.
As a movie connoisseur, I must say that the fleeting scene in “Harry and Carrie Go Shopping!” left me yearning for more. The moment when Carrie offered to help Harry pick out an outfit for his evening out was particularly delightful, and I can’t help but crave more interactions between these two charming characters. Let’s hope the filmmakers take notice!
In another scene, Miranda extends an invitation to BBC Joy for drinks, hinting at potential romantic interest between them. However, it seems that this moment, where they share a close breath, is inserted into the narrative without fully developing it as a main plot point within the episode. This makes it feel somewhat out of place or forced.
It would have been beneficial to interact with Grace, Lisa’s cherished editor, and experience their relationship firsthand before attempting to portray the emotional aspects of the storyline that depend on it. Without this prior encounter, Lisa’s struggle with imposter syndrome upon Grace leaving PBS for a collaboration with Steve McQueen may not resonate as deeply as intended.
Let’s incorporate more humorous, physical gestures for Nicole Ari Parker! The amusing scene where Lisa expresses her emotions through a potato masher left me in fits of laughter.
• Carrie is going to name the protagonist of her historical fiction novel, right? RIGHT?
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2025-06-13 05:54