Bailey Beck

Sex and the City was iconic. This is not. The script is awful. They changed all the character development that was built up over 6 seasons and 2 movies in a terrible reboot. Make slight changes, sure, but the 2000s nostalgia is what made this show so iconic, along with the girls all living in their own world with their own distinct personalities. So why are we all of a sudden jumping to the 21st century and forgetting what era these ladies were made in? We knew they could be out of touch, and the show missed the mark with cultural things we know to be inappropriate now, but it was the lore of it all—it was a different time, and it was them. Sex and the City was an escape for us to watch the mess and brilliance of girlhood, fashion, boys, and friendship. They could've really gone somewhere with this reboot, with this next chapter in their lives. I understand people want to be more politically correct, inclusive, and diverse. I’m all for the representation, it's so important. i get the characters learning and adapting. but I’m sick of new TV shows and movies just missing the mark on it. It's always done as propaganda and it's fake. In real life, it's not how people talk and interact, it's just strange and unnatural. Like, "WOOP, here’s a Black guy. We solved racism, and now here’s a stereotypical lesbian." To me, that's more tone-deaf than creating natural character development, with a man who's Black or a girlfriend for Miranda and just building the same bond as if it was Steve, Stanford, Big, Charlotte, or Miranda. With a good script. Hollywood is losing its sparkle. Will there ever be timeless shows and movies again that actually feel like how humans are, how they talk to each other, dress, and exist? Or will it be fabricated and tiptoed out of fear of being judged on social media, as if we forget humans aren’t perfect? Is that so terrible to put in a storyline? Where are the creatives with balls?

So let me start off my saying im a tough critic. I liked this show a lot in the first season, I wish it had more character development. It seems like the only character we get a back story on is the main character & the mail chief of staff. The characteristics of each role should’ve been more saturated. I admired the fast pace suspense of the first season, I honestly couldn’t stop watching. & now into the 2nd season im debating turning it off & giving it a chance. I like the approach to a man as a president who is genuine, doesn’t have personal motive & doesn’t let his ego get to him. But after a while this show just makes it sappy, so sappy. Like we get it he’s a good guy but at every chance this show gets they try to make this man look soft & yes he does have his edge moments he sticks it to the man & lays down the hammer. But at the same time he has no grit, his character should’ve gained confidence.. as he grew stronger in his role as president. While still remaining humble. It’s getting comedical at this point because it’s so unrealistic that someone in politics would ACTUALLY behave this noble. it’s a nice belief and just adds to the fictional side of this story. But it’s all the show is running on. The script in of itself could’ve been alot stronger, more improv. Slower lines, and more humor!! These characters have so much potential to be funny/light hearted while still being professional and members of the White House. Take note from ‘Scandal’ the character development in that show is ABOVE AND BEYOND. & when it comes to movies, tv shows anything I think that is the MOST important thing to obtain. It makes viewers invested in what they are watching because they relate to the cast & care about their well being. I can personally say I relate to NO ONE in this show. It becomes hard to take it seriously even when the story line, visuals & actors are great. In “scandal” you have the strong passion of the love between Olivia & Fitz, and the strong political stories & plot twists. You basically hold on throughout the entire show just to see where that love takes them. It’s the PLOT. This show lacks plot- besides the idea of the rebuilding of the government, the president being an “average Joe” which is A GREAT idea. They could’ve done sosososoosos much with that!! & didn’t. They could’ve hashed on making “America great again” in the sense of starting over - old congress members being gone lol as tragic as it is.. ending the political toxicity which I believe what the show is getting at. I definitely notice that as a viewer I just think they could’ve incorporated so much into what actually means. Also it’s very telling as much as the president is Independent he leans Left, it would be smart instead of stereotyping the right & left side in this show, to really show comparasion in how the president relates to both sides but finds that comparison. It’s telling he just does whatever he thinks is morally right without really understanding the consequences. I think I just jumbled on here & I hate to bag on something that took such more work & discipline. & honestly held my attention for a long time! It is a great show. I just think it could’ve been a little more raw & improved. The dramtic jump cuts are just corny and the script doesn’t hold up enough for those jump cuts to have the suspense it deserves. Ok I’m done ! Still a good watch !! Especially if you love political shows and dramas