A quick review of Web shows that folks seem to be pretty pleased with the Sex and the City finale. I would count myself in...it was hard not to be "happy" for everyone... but what fun is a blog without at least a little whining! Overall, I thought things were a bit rushed and that, for the most part, each storyline was tied up nicely all with ribbons and bows. But I am sure if they left things open, I would be bitching about the lack of closure! But somehow I think the gals must have gained access to the "epiphany toilet" seen on last week's episode of Scrubs!
SPOILERS BELOW...so come back later if you haven't watched yet...
Samantha: Well who wouldn't give up casual sex for the likes of Smith Jarrod? Smith is pretty much Sam's "Aidan" -- much too good to be true -- but I guess it really took something as big as cancer to finally shake up everyone's favorite female sexaholic and have her finally settle down. An appropriate final scene of Samantha "back in the saddle again"...
Charlotte: Charlotte gets her baby despite the false alarm from the young Carolina hicks...I would have been satisfied to end it here...with Charlotte realizing that that baby was not meant to be and reversal of roles where she was the one to comfort Harry that their baby would come along...
Miranda: Personally the most emotional part of the finale. I figured the Miranda/Steve storyline was pretty much wrapped up...so the whole Steve's mom storyline was quite a surprise. Although, I knew Miranda was going to suggest that she move in... my heart broke over the no-win scenario. My parents took care of my grandmother for the last five years or so of her life...and it had to be the equivalent of one of Dante's Circle of Hell. Our resident cynic might just have the biggest heart of them all... very touching last scene with Magda.
Carrie: Heck I think if Berger showed up Carrie would have wrapped her legs around him and been on the first flight back to NYC. I always suspected Alek was much too chilly for our Carrie, but they sure made him into a real jerk in Paris. I liked the scene where Carrie broke down in the lobby upon seeing Big...from there, I felt the implied full-on reunion was a bit much. I would have preferred Carrie to return to NYC with Big but say she needed time to sort things out (since she obviously should be questioning her decisions of late), would give him another shot, but no promises. Nice touch though to bring Big's "Abso-f*ckin-lutely" line full circle. Oh yes, we learn Big's first name! Predictably ordinary, but why else would he need a nickname?
Again, despite the above quibbles, I really was satisfied with the finale. Just as in real life, I just want everyone to be happy.
Thanks for the ride ladies... Sunday nights won't be the same!
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