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09-05-2025, 12:20 AM
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Was Carrie Bradshaw really the “blueprint”? Or have we been gaslit by Sex and the City for decades?
In this video, I break down why Carrie was never the role model HBO wanted us to worship and why Samantha Jones has always been the real main character. From her unapologetic confidence to her realistic approach to love, friendship, and career, Samantha wasn’t just comic relief (she was the true icon of Sex and the City).
💬 Question for you: Who was your favourite character from Sex and the City: Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, or Charlotte? And why do you think that is? Drop your hot take below 👇
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Carrie Bradshaw was never the blueprint
01:05 – HBO’s marketing vs. reality
02:10 – Sarah Jessica Parker vs. Kim Cattrall tension
03:00 – Vampire Diaries parallel (Elena vs. Katherine)
04:10 – Samantha’s arc: misunderstood on purpose
05:20 – Carrie as a false protagonist
06:15 – The writers’ bias against confident women
07:15 – Why Samantha Jones still holds up in 2025
Was Carrie Bradshaw really the “blueprint”? Or have we been gaslit by Sex and the City for decades?
In this video, I break down why Carrie was never the role model HBO wanted us to worship and why Samantha Jones has always been the real main character. From her unapologetic confidence to her realistic approach to love, friendship, and career, Samantha wasn’t just comic relief (she was the true icon of Sex and the City).
💬 Question for you: Who was your favourite character from Sex and the City: Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, or Charlotte? And why do you think that is? Drop your hot take below 👇
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Carrie Bradshaw was never the blueprint
01:05 – HBO’s marketing vs. reality
02:10 – Sarah Jessica Parker vs. Kim Cattrall tension
03:00 – Vampire Diaries parallel (Elena vs. Katherine)
04:10 – Samantha’s arc: misunderstood on purpose
05:20 – Carrie as a false protagonist
06:15 – The writers’ bias against confident women
07:15 – Why Samantha Jones still holds up in 2025