This week's episode of And Just Like That is a continuation of different shows stitched together by the characters having drinks or guacamole with each other.
Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) gets some much-needed clarification from Aiden (John Corbett) on the rules for their separation. We're meant to see this as growth in the relationship and that Aiden understands that when he deals in absolutes, he confuses and alienates Carrie. He admits that the "no contact" rule was rash, and the two are in a better place. We're also meant to see Carrie's growth because she doesn't freak out when she sees a squirrel in her idyllic garden (a nod to her time at Aiden's cabin in the original series). However, that growth is no match for the march of the rats. Interrupting her writing of a novel set in 1948, a flurry of rodents come barreling out and chase her into the house.
The adventures of Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker) continue when they attempt to get their oldest kids in front of "ivy whisperer", Lois Fingerhood (a wasted Kristen Schaal). After hearing a group of mothers talking about Lois, Charlotte and Lisa barge into headmaster Greg's (Tim Bagley) to demand more information. Surely, the school's counselor, Debbie, is getting the job done. But no, even Greg can't argue with Lois's success rates. The less said about a joke involving Greg thinking Lisa and Charlotte were there because of possible school violence, the better. This really was “Greg's Inappropriate Tuesday." Of course, Charlotte and Lisa stalk Lois and finagle an evaluation of their kids. Lois tears down everything that Lily (Cathy Ang) and Herbert Jr. (Elijah Jacob) have been doing to get into college, labeling them inauthentic. No lacrosse! No piano! Will we see Lois Fingerhood again?
“Rat Race”-AND JUST LIKE THAT…, Pictured: Kristin Davis as Charlotte York and Nicole Ari Parker as Lisa Todd Wexley.
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Fresh off of deflowering a nun last week, Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) is putting herself out there on the dating scene. Through her workmates, Miranda has discovered the addictive nature of reality shows. I'm not sure that this is her first exposure to this. Miranda famously loved celebrity gossip on SATC, so her scoffing at an idiotic reality show rings false. Also, can we take a moment to discuss the grand kitchen at Miranda's work? At a not-for-profit. Here comes the rage.
Miranda has one-sided sparks with the guacamole attendant while lunching with Carrie and Seema (Sarita Choudhury). They bond over Bi Bingo. I see you, Michael Patrick King, having Miranda talk directly to the audience when she says, "I've finally discovered the job of hate-watching." Later, Miranda works up the courage to ask her out, but the waitress is married and has children. We all know Miranda needs to focus her attention on Joy (Dolly Wells), the charming Brit from the BBC. Their flirting is charming, and you can actually see hints of the Miranda we remember.
Seema has been gifted a matchmaker by her boss, Elliott (John Glover). She's had her turn trying to find the right partner, and now he's bringing in the big guns: Sydney Cherkov (Cheri Oteri). Sydney knows all of Seema's quirks and zeros in on why she's single. Seema agrees to work with Sydney and change everything about herself. On a date, Sydney set-up Seema’s wearing pastels and attentively listening and agreeing with her date, who's an ass. Seema can't take it anymore and reveals her true self, only for the date to disappear. Seema tells Sydney that she'd rather be alone than fake her way through a relationship. I hope this goes somewhere because introducing Sydney only to have Seema realize she's better off alone seems trite.
“Rat Race”-AND JUST LIKE THAT…, Pictured: Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw. Photo by
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All the stories feel so separate, but I wonder if I would watch any of them on their own (not Carrie's novel set in 1948. I'm not watching that). Is it watchable because of the way they are stitched together, or does it only work because it's a mess? There were some additional side stories about Anthony's new brick-and-mortar bread store and Lily's romance with Diego (Eliazar Jimenez). Charlotte really comes off poorly in this episode. She thought someone stole Anthony's business idea because there was no way he could have taken this step on his own, and she thought Lily's crush on Diego was unrequited. Way to support the people in your life.
Odds and Ends
I'm going to attempt to work "kitten" into my exchanges with random people to see how it goes over.
Was the necklace Lisette made for Carrie thoughtful, gaudy, or both?
Speaking of kittens, the foreshadowing of the demise of Shoe is heavy this week. Between the poison baiting and Shoe's desire to escape, I fear for her safety.
What do you think? Was this a better episode than the season three opener?
