Cannonball with Wesley Morris ‘And Just Like That …’ Is Over Too Soon
Aug 14, 2025
Taffy Brodesser-Akner, an insightful author known for her engaging profiles and essays, joins Wesley to discuss the emotional finale of the 'Sex and the City' reboot. They explore themes of nostalgia, middle-aged friendships, and the complexities of character development, especially focusing on Carrie’s obsession with Big. The conversation also touches on the show’s attempts at inclusivity and how evolving narratives shape personal identities. With humor and depth, they reflect on the series' significance in shaping cultural conversations around love and friendship.
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Show Confronts Its Own Blind Spots
- The reboot intentionally confronts past blind spots by reflecting contemporary concerns about race and gender.
- The show treats these corrections as part of characters' lived growth, not mere gesture.
Documentary Approach To Middle Age
- Taffy calls the series a 'stone cold documentary' about women on the Upper East Side, valuing realism over polish.
- She appreciates scenes where characters awkwardly reveal blind spots rather than pretending perfection.
Sex, Menopause, And A Snapple Bottle
- They describe a scene where Miranda and Che have explicit sex while Carrie urinates into a Snapple bottle during recovery.
- That juxtaposition signaled the show's willingness to show unglamorous realities of aging and sexuality.