Sex and the City Reboot's Unexpected Twist: Carrie's New Love Interest Sparks Controversial Debate

Warning: The following article contains spoilers from And Just Like That season 2, episode 5. Carrie Bradshaw's love life takes a new turn in the Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That. A familiar face enters the picture, reminding viewers of the original HBO series. After the death of Mr. Big in the series premiere, Carrie has struggled to dive back into the dating scene. She briefly dated Peter, a fellow widower, in season 1, but they realized they weren't ready for a serious commitment. Carrie then had a short-lived fling with Franklyn, her podcast producer, which ended amicably early in season 2.

In episode 5 of season 2, a new character named George enters Carrie's life. Their paths cross when Carrie unintentionally causes him to crash his bike. During a phone call with Seema, Carrie freezes in the middle of a bike lane, resulting in George swerving and colliding with her. Thankfully, Carrie is unharmed but insists on taking George to the nearest urgent care. It is there that a connection sparks between them, and just like that, a new love interest for Carrie emerges. However, George's presence in the HBO Max series highlights an ongoing issue within the Sex and the City franchise.

Peter Hermann Continues And Just Like That's Overreliance On SATC's Old Romances & Actors

Peter Hermann, best known for his role as George in episode 5 of the second season of And Just Like That, has a familiar face in the world of Sex and the City. He previously appeared as David, a potential love interest for Charlotte, in the sixth season of Sex and the City. Despite only appearing in one episode of the original series, Hermann has made a return to the HBO Max reboot, portraying a different character. This leaves viewers speculating about the future of his involvement in And Just Like That, unless he reprises yet another character.

Hermann's dual appearances in Sex and the City and And Just Like That, though causing inconsistency and plot holes, are not unique to the show. This franchise has a tendency to reuse actors in different roles, leading to challenges in maintaining continuity within the Sex and the City universe. It appears that the producers have a reliance on actors who previously portrayed love interests, such as Mr. Big and Aidan Shaw, potentially due to difficulties in finding new talents for the series.

Double-Casting Actors Was Already An Absurd Problem For Sex And The City's Original Series

Prior to the premiere of And Just Like That, the original HBO series had gained notoriety for its practice of casting actors in dual roles. Justin Theroux, known for his role in Sex and the City season 1 as Jared, reappeared in a subsequent season as a different character named Vaughn Wysel. The mere span of a few episodes couldn't escape the notice of keen-eyed fans who recognized the actor playing two distinct roles. Now, And Just Like That aims to replicate the surprise element that Sex and the City captivated audiences with during the late '90s and early '00s.