When Sex and the City<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>first premiered in 1998, no one could have predicted that it would still be debated in magazine articles or exploited in Peloton commercials in 2022. The series gave a voice to every 30-something single woman and defined what love and dating meant in the 90s and early 2000s. Love it or hate it, the show\u2019s six-season run, 2 films, and current sequel miniseries demonstrate that it is one of the most successful not just in HBO\u2019s history but in the history of television. With the first season of And Just Like That\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, coming to an end, our Thursdays will now be empty and in dear need of a replacement series. For those going through withdrawal, here is a list of 10 shows that Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha would approve of.<\/p>\n RELATED: ‘Sex and the City’ Characters Ranked by Friendship Level From Worst to Best<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n And Just Like That\u2026 <\/em>has given us an insight into how the girls’ friendships have evolved, but it\u2019s missing one key element: Samantha. If you want a story that delves into the Carrie-Samantha friendship, then The Carrie Diaries<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>is a must-watch. Based on the book of the same name by Sex and the City <\/em>author, Candace Bushnell<\/strong>, the show follows Carrie Bradshaw as she navigates life and love, this time in high school. In the second season, she is introduced to Samantha, and we get to see how loyal, free, and strong Samantha always was. For a show that has the same style as the original series but with a setting closer to Gossip Girl<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, The Carrie Diaries <\/em>is a great choice.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you were disappointed by Carrie Bradshaw\u2019s melancholic tour of Paris in the last season of Sex and the City<\/em>, Emily in Paris<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>could right all those wrongs. Created by Darren Star<\/strong>, the creator of Sex and the City<\/em>, it follows Chicago native, Emily (Lily Collins<\/strong>) who moves to Paris for an unexpected job opportunity. Replacing New York City with a vibrant and exotic Paris makes for a really great rom-com setting while also mixing in the tried but true \u201cfish out of water\u201d story element. With Golden Globe nominations under its belt and a third and fourth season renewal already confirmed, you can trust that Emily in Paris<\/em> will keep you on the edge of your seat for a while.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n An elevator pitch for Girls <\/em><\/strong>very easily could have been \u201cfour girls come to New York City, influenced by the fantasy of Sex and the City<\/em> and get knocked down by a harsh reality.\u201d Created by Lena Dunham<\/strong>, Girls<\/em> follows Hannah, a 20-something writer, and her friends as they struggle with being on their own, financially and emotionally, for the first time in their lives. The show dealt with many issues that previously had not been visible in mainstream TV and film. Now there are many series and movies like Insecure <\/em><\/strong>and Set It Up<\/em><\/strong>, which delve into what it means to be an unfulfilled woman in your 20s. Girls <\/em>brought that trope of a young woman\u2019s quarter-life crisis into the mainstream, and it is now a staple of many works. Even the characters\u2019 faults resemble that of the Sex and the City <\/em>characters. At times, the girls are insufferably entitled, out of touch, and all too ready to complain, but still remain relatable and lovable. Sounds an awful lot like Carrie Bradshaw.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tragically, High Fidelity <\/em><\/strong>was canceled after one season, but it had so much more potential. Based on the hit film and novel of the same name, the show follows Rob (Zoe Kravitz<\/strong>), a record store owner, who grapples with a recent breakup and reevaluates her romantic history. For those that watch Sex and the City <\/em>but feel unsatisfied by its lack of diversity, its upper-class portrayal of New York, and its disappointing lack of sexual fluidity, this is the show to watch. Rob takes the subway, lives in Brooklyn, and lacks the judgment that Carrie reserves for relationships that she doesn\u2019t understand. To top it all off, the soundtrack, which was consulted on by Questlove<\/strong>, makes it a classic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If Sex and the City <\/em>included a lot more stoner comedy, it would be Broad City<\/em><\/strong>. The series follows Abbi (Abbi Jacobson<\/strong>) and Ilana (Ilana Glazer<\/strong>) and their ill-fated attempts to \u201cmake it\u201d in New York City. The two girls’ trials and errors are far greater than Carrie Bradshaw\u2019s ever were and therefore remain even more laugh-out-loud and relatable. Sure, they don\u2019t get broken up with via post-it note, but Abbi does get broken up with for going to Penn Station. Fans of SATC <\/em>themselves, Jacobson and Glazer did even try to get a Sarah Jessica Parker <\/strong>cameo. With veteran comedian Amy Poehler <\/strong>behind them, you can be sure this is the kind of series that will keep you laughing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of the best aspects of the first few seasons of Sex and the City <\/em>was how each episode acted as an individual essay on the sexuality and attitudes toward love of New Yorkers. Easy <\/em><\/strong>follows that tradition. Every episode follows a different character in Chicago as they navigate love and relationships. The show feels like it could be based on a collection of essays or short stories written by Carrie Bradshaw if she were more influenced by Greta Gerwig <\/strong>or The Duplass Brothers<\/strong>. It also boasts a deep cast with the likes of Aubrey Plaza<\/strong>, Dave Franco<\/strong>, and Marc Maron<\/strong>. For a more modern approach to the \u201cessay-style episode\u201d, Easy <\/em>is an inventive option.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n From the screwball mind that brought us <\/em>Gilmore Girls<\/em><\/strong><\/a>,<\/em> Marvelous Mrs. Maisel<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is one of the best TV portraits of 1960s New York ever made. The show follows Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan<\/strong>) who becomes a stand-up comic after her husband leaves her for his secretary. Coming from traditional married life in the 1950s, Midge and the audience discover this new world of sex, late nights, and independence for the first time. Though Midge only voices her thoughts in small East Village nightclubs and not on a popular newspaper sex column, her ideas are just as important and hilarious. With a supporting cast of Alex Borstein <\/strong>and Tony Shalhoub<\/strong>, this is one of the best series of the decade.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sometimes watching Carrie and the gang get lost in their entitlement and poor financial decisions (Carrie\u2019s irrational penchant for shoes) can get a little annoying. Schitt\u2019s Creek<\/em><\/strong><\/a> lets us fantasize about what it would look like to cut them down to size. The show follows a rich family who loses everything and is forced to move to their last remaining asset, a small town called Schitt\u2019s Creek. With the great comedic minds of Eugene Levy <\/strong>and Catherine O\u2019Hara <\/strong>reunited after their work together on SCTV <\/em><\/strong>and the many Christopher Guest <\/strong>films, this is one of the funniest series from Canada. This riches-to-rags story allows us to see how someone navigates the problems of the privileged without the means of Carrie or her friends. It makes for a unique and hilarious story.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before Mindy Kaling <\/strong>cornered the market on young adult comedy series like Never Have I Ever <\/em><\/strong>and The Sex Lives of College Girls<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, she created and starred in her own show, The Mindy Project<\/em><\/strong>. It follows Mindy Lahiri, an independent OBGYN, who struggles to balance her work life and her romantic life. In a lot of ways, Mindy is very similar to Carrie Bradshaw, but a key difference is Mindy is smarter and more realistic. We don\u2019t have to struggle watching her make terrible decision after terrible decision. Mindy is nobody\u2019s fool and is able to adapt to many situations. When you\u2019re tired of watching Carrie pick the wrong guy, check out The Mindy Project.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture> Marvelous Mrs. Maisel <\/h2>\n
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