And Just Like That...The Writers Room

Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Susan Fales-Hill, and Elisa Zuritsky dig into the season three finale with the help of co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editors Lucas Froehlich and Rachel Palmer. This one’s full of behind-the-scenes details, from the inspiration behind Carrie’s futuristic dining companion to the writers’ heated debate over Seema’s jeans. Plus, Michael shares the iconic line from the Sex and the City series finale that he set out to revisit in this episode.

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Executive producers Michael Patrick King and Julie Rottenberg are joined by executive story editors Lucas Froehlich and Rachel Palmer to discuss the first Thanksgiving we’ve ever seen of Carrie and the gang. Michael divulges the monologue he wrote with actress Jackie Hoffman in mind and the emotional scene that Kristin Davis nailed without a rehearsal. And Julie shares why she was initially opposed to having Carrie return to her old apartment.

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Autumn is here, and Carrie is writing her way through the pain inside her (finally) fully furnished apartment. Executive producers Michael Patrick King and Julie Rottenberg, along with co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Rachel Palmer, dive into “Better Than Sex.” The writers discuss the significance of Duncan broaching the castle wall and coming upstairs. They also get into Herbert’s election woes, Brady’s bombshell reveal, and the making of that eyebrow-raising Giuseppe puppet.

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Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Julie Rottenberg, and Elisa Zuritsky are joined by co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Lucas Froehlich to discuss the complicated heartbreak of episode 9: “Present Tense.” Michael reveals the line that John Corbett contributed to the episode, the backstory behind that Andy Cohen cameo, and which scene Sarah Jessica Parker said was among the hardest she’s ever had to do as an actor. Plus, the writers dig into their decision to have Miranda risk saying the unsexy thing to Joy.

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Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Julie Rottenberg, and Elisa Zuritsky, along with co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Rachel Palmer, come together to dissect Aidan’s surprise visit. The episode opens on a light, fairytale note– including a playful homage to Sex and the City in Carrie’s closet– but reality quickly creeps in. The writers also delve into the all-too-real (but still funny!) challenges with Harry’s recovery, Charlotte’s vertigo, and LTW’s mounting stress about her editor.

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Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Julie Rottenberg, and Elisa Zuritsky join co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Lucas Froehlich to discuss “They Wanna Have Fun.” Highlights include Harry’s Bergdorf betrayal, Anthony’s rough introduction to Dottoressa Gianna Amato (played by Patti Lupone), and the birth of party doula Miranda. Plus, the story behind Seema’s (custom!) Louis Vuitton eye patch and Carrie and Miranda’s “delicate soufflé of a fight.”

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Co-executive producer Samantha Irby returns to join executive producers Michael Patrick King, Elisa Zuritsky, and Susan Fales-Hill in breaking down this drama-filled episode. From Aidan’s shocking revelation to Lisa’s sudden loss, there’s a lot to process. The writers discuss the importance of Charlotte’s Pollyanna attitude, guest star Jennifer Lewis and the “Pippin funeral,” and the expectation that Carrie would mess up with Aidan (again). Plus, MPK shares the Miranda line that he can’t stop saying.

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Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Elisa Zuritsky, and Julie Rottenberg are joined by executive story editor Rachel Palmer to dive into “Under the Table.” Together they discuss the motivation behind Charlotte’s new crisis, LTW’s selfie with her editor, and wanting Carrie and Miranda to come to the same conclusions about being roommates. They also reveal a Sex and the City easter egg wrapped into Seema's hunt for a new office.

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Executive producers Michael Patrick King and Elisa Zuritsky sit down with co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Rachel Palmer to discuss Carrie’s tumultuous stay at Aidan’s farm and digging into extended family stories in this episode. They cover everything from how they tried to get comedy out of clothes to the idea that Aidan is a secret narcissist.

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Executive producers Michael Patrick King and Elisa Zuritsky are joined by co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Lucas Froehlich to break down Carrie’s attempt at an easy-breezy trip to Virginia. They delve into everything from that awkward phone call with Aidan’s ex-wife to the risk of filming episodes out of town. Plus, they explain the back-and-forth in the writing room over Charlotte’s return to clubbing and why the writers decided they wanted more of Lisa Todd Wexley’s editor, Grace.

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