: Carrie's anxiety peaks when she discovers Mr. Big was previously married. After meeting his "perfect" ex-wife, Barbara, Carrie becomes obsessed with whether she can compete with his past and whether Big is capable of another serious commitment.
: Charlotte finds herself in a dilemma when she dates a man who wants to bring a third person into the bedroom. This challenges her more traditional views on romance and intimacy. [S1E8] Three's a Crowd
: The Girls Rewatch podcast features an episode with guest Claire Parker that discusses the "DUFF treatment" of Miranda and the "4th wave feminism" aspects of the episode's plotlines. : Carrie's anxiety peaks when she discovers Mr
: Samantha has an affair with a married man, but the situation takes a turn when his wife catches them and, surprisingly, wants to join in. : Charlotte finds herself in a dilemma when
: Miranda deals with her own frustrations regarding the dating pool, often serving as the cynical voice of reason as her friends navigate their "crowded" relationships. Deep Dives and Commentary
: For a scene-by-scene analysis of the 1998 classic, platforms like iHeart host deep dives into how the show's early seasons tackled sexual politics.