Unapologetically Sultry: Season 2 of 'And Just Like That' Stirs Controversy with its Audaciously Woke Narrative

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Meghan McCain, the 38-year-old former panelist of The View, has once again taken the opportunity to criticize the spinoff show Sex and the City in her Daily Mail column published on Thursday, June 22. This column specifically focuses on the return of And Just Like That, as the first two episodes were released on Max earlier in the day.

"The sheer disappointment in witnessing this lackluster, socially conscious mess has rendered me unable to continue indulging in it," expressed McCain in her written piece. "Undoubtedly, Sarah Jessica Parker and the creators of the mediocre Sex And The City revival were well aware of the resounding outcry from devoted fans, such as myself, who vehemently despised the degradation of a beloved franchise in its first season."

She further emphasized, "This imitation lacked all the elements that made the original series exceptional: clever dialogue, captivating characters, and storylines that fearlessly explored taboo subjects untouched by mainstream American entertainment."

Craig Blankenhorn/Max McCain, who has two daughters with her husband, Ben Domenech, expressed her disappointment with And Just Like That. She particularly criticized the opening scene of the season, where all the main characters were shown deeply engrossed in passionate moments.

Parker's Carrie Bradshaw engages in a passionate encounter with her podcast producer Franklyn (played by Ivan Hernandez) in the video, while the camera also shows Charlotte York-Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker), and Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury) engaging in explicit scenes with their respective partners.

She expressed her frustration, saying, "Che and Miranda can't just have typical sex. It has to be extremely kinky." She went on to suggest that it would have been preferable if the show allowed actor Sara Ramirez to delve into Che's character and explain why Miranda moved across the country, leaving her husband Steve (played by David Eigenberg) and son Brady (played by Niall Cunningham). However, instead, the focus remains on leather and studs for the two characters.

McCain's criticism of the show's portrayal continued, questioning its use of graphic content. In the current era of shows like "Girls," "Euphoria," and "The Idol," this approach no longer appears groundbreaking, but rather cheap and offensive. McCain raises concerns about whether Che and Miranda's relationship is solely defined by sex, labeling it as an ugly stereotype. This season, much like the previous one, feels devoid of authenticity and seems to merely aim at fulfilling a checklist of woke themes. While the cast and creators of "And Just Like That" have yet to respond to McCain's remarks, the show's stars have been vocal about their commitment to depicting single women of a certain age on television.

"It is of utmost importance because, despite our glamorous appearance and the impeccable makeup provided by the show, its brilliance lies in showcasing our peculiar and awkward insecurities that arise in everyday moments," expressed Choudhury, 56, in an exclusive interview with We earlier this month, where she commended the show for its representation and inclusivity. "Not only do fans witness their sexual activity, but they also witness the mistakes they make and how they navigate through them. I believe this aspect will inspire people to question why they are hiding at home watching Netflix. It will encourage them to embrace embarrassment and rejection, as we did in our 20s, because why should we not experience rejection in our 50s? Let's go for it."

New episodes of And Just Like That are released on Max every Thursday.