90s Dating vs Today - Sex and the City S1 | Rewind & Analyze

Aug 20

Steven and Régine head back to 1998 to analyze the dating landscape of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda to see if their Manhattan exploits actually aged well. To unlock over 100+ hours of exclusive content, join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtrshow

In this retrospective review, Steven and Régine break down the first three episodes of Sex and the City, analyzing how the series shifted the culture around singlehood, sex, and prestige television. They unpack the writing choices that established the core four archetypes and dissect how the show handled topics like early "ghosting," the toxicity of men who exclusively date models, and the heavy burden of beauty standards in the 90s.

Looking through the lens of modern dating, the co-hosts debate whether the show's relationship dynamics still hold up or reflect an outdated perspective. From Carrie's questionable boundaries with Mr. Big to Samantha's unapologetic confidence, they examine the character choices, the thematic depth, and the cultural footprint that made the show an undeniable hit.

• 00:00 Introduction

• 04:51 Episode One [Recap]

• 06:11 Episode One [Reaction]

• 25:59 Episode Two [Recap]

• 26:57 Episode Two [Reaction]

• 50:03 Episode Three [Recap]

• 50:46 Episode Three [Reaction]

• 01:18:02 Final Thoughts & Ratings

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