Sex and the City is a cult show known for its unapologetic, heartfelt, and candid storytelling that has resonated with and influenced generations of women. Such is the allure of the show that after 23 years since its premiere in 1998, a revival is set to grace our screens albeit without Kim Cattrall's feisty Samantha Jones. For all its radical ideas of women's sexuality, embracing singlehood, and prioritising sisterhood, the seductive show—like most shows from the 90s featuring a predominantly all-white cast—has aged not so fabulously. 

The revival's producers realise that the cultural zeitgeist has evolved, and have added a diverse cast to compensate for the lack of it in its original run. While casting can fix some of the show's issues, others require a deeper upgrade. Sex and the City gained notoriety for the glamorous and extravagant lives that its protagonists lived, often without real-life consequences that many adults face. In the first episode of the show's sixth season, Carrie famously exclaimed,  “ I like my money where I can see it, hanging in my closet. "The show's romanticisation of shopping as an antidote to all problems in life contributed to the stereotype of women as reckless spenders. It is unimaginable that an independent working woman can sustain Carrie's controversial spending habits and carefree attitude towards her financial instability today.