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 This is the essential collection for the fans of this show and for the people who missed out. After establishing characters and the tone of the first season, the writing is clearly better, with the actors getting comfortable with their characters. This was the season where Big and Carrie's relationship was in full view. This was the season of where Miranda met Steve. This was the season where Samantha dates a man that is too big. Gone is the character Skipper, and there are a few guest apperances this season, notebaly Valarie Harper. Look outfor guest appearances Jon Bon Jovi. A great season that has set the standrad.
The characters of "Sex in the City" for one are really shallow women. They don't approach relationships in a mature fashion, they view men as sex objects rather than actual people (Mr. Big) and shopping seems to be the choice of relaxation (let alone martinis galore.) I found myself kind of disgusted with their attitudes and lifestyles in general. Not only can they not relate to the everyday woman in money and career ... but they come across like the friends I had that were bitter, nasty and shallow due to failed relationships -- remember those women I mentioned that liked this show? That pretty much describes them. Maybe this type of show is to "give it right back" to guy shows that treat women like objects but honestly I'd rather watch something above that than something that degrades women in this fashion. So, what do I sum up? Shallow show. I know a number of ladies who can't stand this show either. Kind of focuses on very immature women (sexually, socially and self-esteem to boot) who go through a very non-realistic lifestyle without a thought to whom they sleep with. (Last I checked, no one really did this unless they were sleazy or hookers.) If you have a self-esteem, you shouldn't bother with this one -- it'll just remind you of that woman you know who has nothing better to do except keep punishing herself with bad mate choices.
Sex and the City is a breakthrough series about four single thirty-something women living and working in New York. Sarah Jessica Parker stars as Carrie Bradshaw, a witty, sarcastic and beautiful New York sex columnist who often looks to her own life and to that of her friends for her material. Her character is based on real-life writer Candace Bushnell, the Manhattan Sex Columnist who wrote the book upon which the show is based. The book was made up of a collection of actual columns that Bushnell had written for the New York Observer chronicling the '90's Manhattan social scene. Through the column, the book, and now the series, Bushnell take us on a tour of modern, thirty-something life in Manhattan, complete with roman a clef style observations of sexual escapades and scandals, and other society goings-on. The book proved Juicy material for a cable series, and the show has become a runaway hit! In addition to Parker's Carrie, there's Samantha, the beautiful, fun, (read, quite a bit more promiscuous than even the daring of us would ever be in real life!), and ever-so-spunky PR Executive. Confident, hilarious, and tough, her one-liners are a highlight of the show. Samantha is played by the "grow on you till you absolutely love her" Kim Cattrall. Then there's Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), the lawyer who some at her law firm, where she is trying to make Partner, think is gay. She's also very spunky, and adds another dimension to the four-tette of gals with her dry humour and sarcasm. Finally, there's Charlotte (Kristin Davis), the self-described husband hunter who is much more conservative than the other three, but who still loves men, and who can't wait to find her Mr. Right. The comedy and fun lies in watching her search, often in vain, for just that, in the available (and sometimes not-so-available) pool of Manhattan men! The show also features plenty of gorgeous, intriguing men, many of whom our protagonists get involved with. (Of course, as in life, many of these men are also neurotic, immature, emotionally unavailable, clingy, or mis-matched with the women. But this glimpse into the often-funny world of dating and the semi-strangeness which makes us all unique human beings is what keeps the show realistic, and truly hilarious! This is *not* a male-bashing show. The women themselves aren't perfect either, and they learn relationship lessons along the way too.) The most notable of the many suitors is the devilishly handsome and successful Mr. Big (Chris Noth). Big is Carrie's main love interest, and their relationship has lasted from early on in Season One, careening off into non-existence, and then building up speed and passion, meandering into tottering commitment, and all levels in between, in Season's 2 and 3. Just as he does Carrie, he will slay you with his charm, his smile, and his sexy bad boy power. He's Beautiful Eye Candy, and makes the show even more appealing for all of us girls! Season II sees the re-birth and sputtering new beginning of Big and Carrie's relationship, and will keep you glued to your seat to find out just what will happen next in their relationship. Because each episode is written and directed by various different writers and directors (including notable directors like Susan Seidelman), the show is never dull or stale. The show has won numerous Emmys for its writing, and Sarah Jessica Parker won an Emmy for her performance in the series as well. There is something in every episode to make you Laugh Out Loud. Carrie's facial expressions themselves (or her witty one-liners) can be enough sometimes to completely crack me up, (not to mention Samantha's risque, sarcastic comments, or Charlotte's wide-eyed good-girl retorts). This show is a great one to watch in a group, especially with a bunch of girl-friends who can relate to all the situations presented and just laugh their heads off! The fashion designers for the series (the Field sisters) have even started trends of their own with this show. For example, the big pin-on flowers that Carrie wears in the series have been showing up on runways all over the world and in the latest Designers' Collections. When it comes to clothes, this show gives Britney Spears a run for her money! Carrie often appears wearing "up to there" shorts with tiny high heels, running around looking, to quote another song of the moment, "so sexy, almost evil." On other days she might wear a skull t-shirt (while painting her apt for example), and on another, a really '80's looking get-up, complete with ultra-bright pastel-colored stripes. The one thing she never goes without though is her playboy bunny pendant, LOL. Between the great writing, skilled directing, in-your-face subject matter, and fashion, Sex and the City really is a trend-setter and an eye-opener in a lot of different ways. If you are going to buy the second season of Sex and the City, the DVD's the way to go, if possible. First of all, there's better picture quality, but the true greatness comes in not having to fast-forward to get to all your favorite episodes! Plus, the episodes on each disc (there are three discs total) are laid out clearly on a menu, complete with short descriptions and previews, if its been a while since you've had your 'Sex,' and you want to get right to the best bits! This is a must-see for all the women out there, and for the men, I think you will love it just as much. It's impossible to watch only one episode, but I dare you to try. Good Luck!
I pity the definitely talented make-up artists in this showcase of disgusting women. There is also nothing wrong with the camera crew, the sound people and the many other great talents behind this show. Just replace the female actors and the writers, and you have a five-star series. I'm amazed by what some hair-styling, make-up and cloths can do to create a female TV character, though. I think, SJ Parker would make a good background character in a horror movie, just leave her without the make-up people for one night. Let's take a look at the picture that S&C is painting of NY: Nobody working, there is hardly any daylight, strange clubs that you couldn't find even if you were looking for them (let alone the question how even a made-up bony ugly dwarf would pass the doorman). Who can find the dialogues "smart and savvy", since they are just a reflection of your last 20 years of bad movie's repetitions? The stories are stale and predictable everytime. I watched the DVD bundle of this series for this review and I'm still not finished throwing up. Nobody I know gives a damn about this series. I wonder very much about the "awards" this series got. It must be due to the majority of HBO producers in the juries. Have YOU ever been asked to be part of a Hollywood jury? And why not? Maybe, because you would never even consider rating garbage all the time! I would find it a perversion of our life, if SJ Parker types would have their way.
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I had heard about this series when it first came out and decided later on to rent the DVDs and give it a shot. There were friends of mine who just cackled about this show and swore it was great. Did I agree? No.
