Sex and the City (HBO)
Four women navigate love and friendship in NYC.
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About Sex and the City (HBO)
Released: 1998
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 6 Seasons Available (94 Episodes)
Cast
Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Chris Noth, David Eigenberg, Jason Lewis, Kyle MacLachlan, John Corbett, John Slattery, Willie Garson, Evan Handler, Lynn Cohen, Mario Cantone, James Remar, Frances Sternhagen, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ron Livingston, Sean Palmer, Ben Weber, Bridget Moynahan, Blair Underwood, Amy Sedaris, Anne Meara, Sonia Braga, James Goodwin, Molly Shannon, Pierre Epstein, Candice Bergen, Eleni Fuaixis, Emily Cline, Andrew Stewart-Jones, Vicky Cunningham, Craig Bierko, Justin Theroux, Robert John Burke, Daniel Gerroll, Anne Lange, Marc Grapey, Molly Price, James McCaffrey, Julie Halston, Darren Star, Bob Christianson, Douglas J. Cuomo, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon
About Sex and the City (HBO)
"Sex and the City" is an American television series created by Darren Star. Adapted from Candace Bushnell's 1997 book of the same name, it premiered on HBO in 1998, where it aired for six seasons (from 1998 to 2004). The show broke barriers with its raw and realistic depiction of the lives and trials of four women — Carrie Bradshaw, Samantha Jones, Charlotte York, and Miranda Hobbes — in New York City, tackling topics such as relationships, career, and feminism.
Making / Production
"Sex and the City" was created by Darren Star, best known for creating "Melrose Place" and "Beverly Hills, 90210". It was shot with the city of New York as the fifth character. Its bold narrative, shot with a combination of film and a sitcom-like multi-camera setup, made it distinctive.
Actors
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw - Carrie, the loveable, fashion-forward writer questioned, explored, and often messed up relationships on her quest for love. Parker infused life into Carrie's dilemmas with her impeccable performance, proving that she was the only one made to play the role.
- Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones - Portrayed by Cattrall, Samantha was a confident, sexually liberated woman. Cattrall brought a bluntness to her role, making Samantha never shy away from breaking norms.
- Kristin Davis as Charlotte York - Davis brought a sweet and traditional charm to Charlotte, who believed in love and fairy tales, in contrast to her more cynical friends.
- Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes - Nixon portrayed a successful lawyer. Always level-headed, her character broke barriers in terms of representing independent women on television.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Sarah Jessica Parker, was the only cast member who could read the scripts before signing the contract.
- The tutu Carrie is wearing in the series’ opening credits cost only $5.
- All four main characters have lived in Carrie's apartment at one point in time.
Awards
"Sex and the City" was lauded for its writing, acting, and cultural impact. It won several awards, including seven Emmys, and eight Golden Globe Awards. It also garnered three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Quotes
- "I couldn't help but wonder..." - Carrie Bradshaw
- "I'm more Coco Chanel than coq au vin." - Samantha Jones
- "I'm tired of being the only one without a soulmate." - Charlotte York
- "So, here's to the groom, who finally got 'Carrie-d' away." - Miranda Hobbes
- The iconic opening theme was composed by Douglas J. Cuomo.
- Famed music supervisor Alex Patsavas handled the music, which featured an eclectic mix of pop, rock, and musical numbers, encapsulating the emotions of the scenes superbly.
About Sex and the City (HBO)
Four single women navigating love, friendships, and careers in New York City while showcasing iconic fashion trends.
