Samantha was the only one of the group to evolve. And it wasn’t just cancer that made Samantha the confident powerful women that she’s grown into. And most importantly, Kim Kattrall played Samantha brilliantly. In my option Sam is the healthiest person from the SATC universe. She has had issues that she works though and learns from. She went from this awful toxic relationship with Richard to allowing herself to be vulnerable and loved by Smith. She left Smith after trying to be a person she just isn’t, while being able to say “I love you but I love me more” . The women has reached enlightenment! They created 3 to 4 characters on AJLT to try make up for one Samantha. And they totally couldn’t. I would watch the next season without a doubt if I knew Sam was back. She was the most real and brought the realness out of the others.
Carrie had some fucking nerve judging Samantha after she was the only one who didn't judge Carrie during the affair but rather offered emotional support, a shoulder to lean on and some basic human decency
Honestly the other ladies weren't just slot-shaming Samantha about the UPS guy, they were being incredibly classist about it. The guy is making an honest living, gets a cheeky mouth hug from a willing lady, and Charlotte and Miranda are talking about him like he's pond scum. Samantha was absolutely right not to tolerate it from them.
Yes and it was HER office Carrie just barged into. If that was what she wanted to do and who she wanted to do it with in her own office, it was none of Carrie's business! The shit she took from her friends was ridiculous sometimes.
It really is sad that the girls didn't support Sam more during her heartbreaks, she was always there for them! Thankfully she's so tough and basically managed on her own.
I think they didn’t take her heartbreaks seriously because it’s Samantha the woman who basically only cares about Sex. So the idea that her heart was broken was weird for her😊
I relate to Samantha. I'm also perceived as stoic, cold and emotionless, so I'm not exactly showered with gentle words during hard moments, not even while going through family tragedies.
It would of been better writing after the brother problem, and her own divorce, that Charlotte becomes the more supportive after her heartbreaks. I remember when Charlotte was insecure about Samantha was getting married before her. When Sam was crying about her first serious relationship has a small dick, Charlotte actually asked how good he is with his tongue. And she made the nicest argument against getting back with Richard and made a gesture she normally doesn't. THE GROUND WORK WAS THERE
@antithoughtpolice7497 Charlotte was also very judgemental due to her upbringing and what she was taught was acceptable so she likely still viewed Samantha in a certain light even if they had some bonding moments.
Smith stayed because an addict recognizes an addict. He recognizes the low points, the mental breaks, and the self sabotage. The scene where he accepts her always makes me cry. Great video!! I’ve been binging them all!
Carrie's got some bloody nerve ordering Aidan to forgive her after SHE had an affair, and badgering Miranda to forgive Steve after his indiscretion, but mocks Sam for forgiving Richard for his assignation. Great video - Richard makes my skin crawl.
That's a great point. I don't think she should have forgiven him, but Carrie's position made no sense--particularly, looking at the series (including the movies) as a whole.
That's not that strange in my opinion. It fits into how she sees the world. Carrie always "rooted" for Steve and thought he was a good guy that cared about Miranda very much, and at that point if I remember correctly Steve spent at least months trying to talk to Miranda and get things worked out, on top of many years of marriage and a "good relationship". Not to mention Steve was so gutted by the situation he confessed it to Miranda himself and tried to work on their marriage, something Richard never did. I could go on but the point is None of that is true for Richard. I think it's pretty normal for a person to have different views on cheating depending on context and the people involved and in different stages of their lives.
@@mordecaiissad8529 You make a good point. I still think that she could have been more understanding of Miranda. And she was a nightmare with Aidan - having Big over to his cabin, etc.
Considering Carrie's self denigrating behavior over her obsession with Big... she definitely had no room to judge Samantha when she got back together w/Richard. At least Samantha ended it when she realised that Richard was never going to stop being the manipulative pig that he was. Big had to literally die for Carrie to come to any realistions about him.
That sex was so degrading. I’m so happy that Smith was able to see past her darkness and understood why she was acting that way/ loved her despite it. I think Samantha just wanted someone more seemingly mature and with money but she saw that Richard was still so childish crying about what material possessions he didn’t have while in her. Looks can be deceiving
Honestly, I loved when she started handing out those flyers though! Sometimes we all need to be petty AF after a breakup, her acting that way was so humanizing, she's usually so serene and above it all.
I liked the fliers too, because it was petty but not malicious, and it didn’t hurt anyone/property etc. I loved with the meter woman heard her plight and understood, allowed her to continue on her way.
I really liked smith he was such a green flag to me he was good for samantha the total opposite of Richard i really wish the show had explored more about her past
A very thoughtful avd compassionate analysis of Samantha as a character. She had s vulnerable and tender side which rarely gets acknowledged which was really shown in her relationships with Richard and Smith.
I think you put it beautifully when you said, “The show ultimately did us a disservice with Samantha by not digging into the pitfalls of her promiscuity.” I definitely feel like Samantha is amazing, but a mystery. I would have loved to see more of her inner workings and innermost thoughts throughout the show. She’s so powerful and fascinating to me. I’ll adore her, forever. But I agree that some of the guys she entertained were faulty and counterintuitive. Would have loved it if the show explored her reasoning in these scenarios more.
I also wish they had dived deeper into Samantha’s promiscuity- not to shame her, but to learn more about her. Ever since I watched the movie Sex and the City 2, I was really shocked that Samantha did not realize the dire consequences she could face for being promiscuous in Abu Dhabi. They were only going to be there for what- 1 week? If she couldn’t last one week without having sex… couldn’t that be considered an unhealthy addiction? To the point where you can’t think rationally for your own safety? If you know you could go to jail for being physically affectionate in a country…. why not be concerned about it? I never once saw Samantha actually take the law seriously, but idk if that’s her being white from NYC and thinking she’s shielded from Abu Dhabi because she comes from another country. 🤷🏼♀️
Yes THIS. Not to shame her but I do agree that you need balance for everything and it would have been nice to learn why Sam is so hyper sexual. I also agree about being jailed…it’s really not that serious but for Sam it was. Why?!! 🤣
I hated the way the Danish architect with whom she went on a date just undid her dress - basically rendering her topless in public - particularly in a country with such strict nudity/sex laws. It's sexual assault dressed up as high jinks.
I assumed this was bad writing, but I could see how being socialized as a heteronormative white woman gave Samantha certain assumptions about how her behavior would be received.
Richard was so gross, no offense to the actor, but I didn't see the appeal or attraction at all. I wish she'd stayed with Smith. I liked seeing the unusual pairing of an older woman with a younger man, and not sticking with the "cougar" stereotype eithet.
I've always felt a certain kind of way about how Sam treated Smith during SATC2, especially after he showed up for her multiple times during S6, including waiting for her in the hotel, not "cheating" while on location, the flowers and cutting his hair off in solidarity after her cancer diagnosis. Samantha was the GOAT but that doesn't mean she was always right.
@@kata4659 I never said she owed him anything, but she sure could have handled it better. And someone breaking up with you by saying they love themselves more than they love you might be amicable but it ain't classy and I always thought of Sam as a class act. Smith deserved better in that regard, and overall in the relationship. If we don't show up/respect the people who show up for us. what is life for then?
@@MrHootiedeanSamantha changed her life for him and dedicate herself to his career for years. She more then showed up and respected him, she showed the level of dedication that even the other women in the show didn't have for their partners.
@@MrHootiedean I think they just wanted to reuse the breakup line she used on Richard. It worked a lot better and made more sense saying that to break up with Richard than with Smith. But then again, I kind of wish they'd never made the movies or the reboot, like many fans.
I think she is awesome but also has a problem about emotional intimacy which is seen in her relationship with the female painter... so she couldn't handle being in a normal "boring" relationship
8:20 The irony of Carrie responding “Oh Jesus” to Samantha saying she was going to stalk Richard is infuriating enough to make me want to start posting horse face memes in 2024. Not the queen of stalking herself getting irritated by Samantha’s anxiety 🤦🏻♀️
Carrie looks so full of contempt when Sam is talking about Richard - and sounds full of it too with the "I thought we were taking the jet" line. That might not be acting even, that might be SJP letting her true feeling for Kim spill out... Well, Samantha, of course, deserved better
Samantha is so loved as a character, perhaps more so than anyone else in SATC, because she's the only character who is happy with her lot. She doesn't want marriage and children, like Charlotte, she doesn't want any more than the men she dates can give her, unlike Carrie, and she is completely satisfied in her career and her place in the world, unlike Miranda. She was absolutely the most loyal and loving friend, because she already had her chosen family and loves of her life, she didn't need a man to provide that for her. The other girls were mean to her and it's sad they had her put up with it. There was something weird in the writing that had Carrie as the centre of the universe and the three other women as supplicant maidens, constantly putting her needs above their own - that is such an unealthy relationship and you wonder what was in it for the other women. As you so beautifully argue here, Samantha had deep vulnerabilities, which Kim Cattrall showed, but the other characters mocked or dismissed. I really hope Darren Star is working on 'Samantha In London' and we get to see more of this magnificent character again!
I like how you mention the pitfalls of Samantha's promiscuity. This isn't discussed much but the scene before Samantha gets derided by Richard for sleeping with his architect, we see Samantha mixing business with pleasure by asking the guy if he could refer her to work for Richard. Her mixing business with pleasure is highly unprofessional and imo, the scene is caused by her irresponsible behaviour. It was poignant that satc was trying to touch on gender equality but that happened as a result of Samantha's actions as well, so i don't believe she was a victim of gender inequality. Men and women who conduct business this way eventually get a bad reputation. I'm all for Sam's acceptance of her sexuality and promiscuity as long as it doesn't interfere with her work.
Unpopular opinion - I really liked Richard. They had great chemistry and they were equally yoked in a way. She cared about him so much that she started wanting a more traditional relationship and became possessive. And he cared so much about her that he tried something that he knew he didn’t really want. They were just too similar to really work.
7:11 "I think we can all agree, that any other guy would have left the hotel, never to be seen or heard from again." Well, except maybe Aidan, who never learned how to enforce boundaries.
I disagree - did Aidan not set his boundaries to Carrie the second time around they got together? And he did leave her (to go think) when she told him about her and Big
Never watched a single episode of this series or any spin-offs/movies, but have been binging these vids all day. Keep 'em coming lol. I guess I'll have to watch SATC now 🤣 👏
this was me too - didn't watch the show, but binged videos about it on yt - then watched SATC and I am forever grateful (even my boyfriend wanted to watch it in the end) :DD
Not really it's was the rich ones, Big, Richard, and Trey. I don't think Harry, Steve or Jarred did. If Smith did, they were aspiring ones, because of the scene that he was in before he met Samantha.
I seldom think about Richard, which is ironic 'cause I was a huge Dexter fan and he played Dex's adoptive father. I guess also it wasn't interesting to see Samantha so out of character. Obviously she is able to fall for a guy but Smith Jared made more sense cause she got to be the 'alpha' -- And it's like that old fable or whatever, the scorpion and the frog. The scorpion stings the frog and is like "You knew what I was" He was upfront about sleeping around from day one.
i keep forgetting james remar has been in a LOT of stuff. i didn't know he was in dexter. and yes, sam and smith were an unexpected match because he didn't mind that sam called all the shots.
Im so happy with your videos. After finishing satc for the first time i can finally watch your videos about them and enjoy them just a much as i enjoyed your degrassi videos ❤
The whole series long especially from the 4th season on they tried to make Samanthas character appear ridiculous but Kim Cattrall still arrived to embrace and embody everything about her with high class. That's nothing that everyone can. It's quite hurtful even as watching it from the outside to see Carrie treating Samantha.
Very glad to see an analysis for Sam in particular! I fully agree that much about herself is glossed over, both in the show and meta fan commentary. I hadn't connected the dots about the implants coming right after Richard; but I've always thought e.g. James and the cheating heartbreaker(s) are dismissed too quickly when people take her seeming preference for non-monogamy at face value.
Samantha didn’t break into Richards home. She sends him a voicemail saying “you broke my heart the least you can do is let me use your holiday house” he knew she was there. Doesn’t excuse the broken window tho lol! This is great video ❤❤
I adored Samantha and always admired her confidence and ability to support her friends. Despite the mistreatment she endured, she was still loyal and unwavering (she really did not deserve the treatment she got, ESPECIALLY from Carrie). But oh my sweet red onion crisp Christ, Richard was the absolute WORST. This is where I theorize SJP gave the worst stories to Kim because of the alleged behind the scenes beef. I genuinely adored Smith and thought he was one of the best love interests on the show. He was kind, supportive, called Sam on her bs, and genuinely put in the work to be there for her. I'm still pissed they broke up in the first movie.
I think their relationship was a really great development for Samantha. Because she needed to experience vulnerability and put herself first while really feeling her emotions, instead of putting a sex bandaid all over her heart
Speaking as a woman who wants marriage and children, Samantha is my favorite! Not because of her promiscuity or marriage aversion, but because she had the best character! And im not talking about "show character," but personal character. She was the only one who was actually, legitimately, FULLY supportive of her friends! She didnt tear the others down. She was always there when they needed her. She was the polar opposite of Carrie. The show should have been about Samantha...
I agree. I’m nowhere near as sexually outgoing as she is but I respect that she always had her friends’ back. That’s super important to me. And I hope you eventually get married and have your kids someday soon!!!
@aspyn.j_ thak you!! Unfortunately, I'm turning 37 in 3 weeks, and having a first meeting with someone from online dating this evening... The chances of me having children of my own are slim. However, I do plan to foster someday. I may not get to have the family I want, but I hope to be able to give children/teens in need a safe place!
Honestly, I loved Samantha’s truthfulness in the show and her portrayal but I always wondered why the hypersexuality (dw I know why). I’m just hoping they give her a decent arc on why she acts this way on AJLT but knowing AJLT is hectic, they might never dive into it or do her a disservice. 😭
she's not in AJLT lol kim cattrall got sick of being bullied behind the scenes plus they wanted her to send nudes to BRADY in the now-cancelled third film. but you are correct, sam's behavior was sometimes just too much and a pretty obvious tell that she self medicates and harms with sex.
Richard was hideous along with that Dominic guy - James seemed nice but due to his little willy he didn't last long - Smith was a decent guy but in the end Sam dumped him too
Oh lord not James spader 🤣 he would have had Samantha on all fours spanking the shit out of her and then he’d probably try to kill her while on a high speed chase 🤣🤣🤣 And I agree tho - I personally don’t find James remar attractive.
Smith was the hottest angel of a man! Samantha got very lucky with him even if they didn't end up together. He was even calm and reasonable when she dumped him rather than talking things over with him about doing more things for herself. She didn't try making changes just dumped the poor man.
What people don't underrated at all and they keep being having a difficulty at understanding that's not a fair cheating because in your clip it's being shown that samantha yelled to Richard i love you but i love me more and that shows how selfish is she and that's she only planned on dating and flirting with him to get money and be as just as rich as him and at this moment when Richard gave her a watch she should have thanked him instead of i love this watch more and Richard should have left her because she didn't say that she love him first and then her she decided to put her priorities first and then Richard but that does mean that i side with Richard at all he is also so wrong about his actions become you mustn't do a wrong action again a wrong action to get vengeance because at the end a betrayal is a betrayal no matter what!!!!!! second!!!😡😡😡😡 and these type of women are are narcissism and egomaniac!!!!😡😡😡😡
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“I love you but I love me more.”
Wise words by the wisest woman
Yep samantha is so wise
Great quote, one of the best of the series!
Samantha was the only one of the group to evolve. And it wasn’t just cancer that made Samantha the confident powerful women that she’s grown into. And most importantly, Kim Kattrall played Samantha brilliantly. In my option Sam is the healthiest person from the SATC universe. She has had issues that she works though and learns from. She went from this awful toxic relationship with Richard to allowing herself to be vulnerable and loved by Smith. She left Smith after trying to be a person she just isn’t, while being able to say “I love you but I love me more” . The women has reached enlightenment! They created 3 to 4 characters on AJLT to try make up for one Samantha. And they totally couldn’t. I would watch the next season without a doubt if I knew Sam was back. She was the most real and brought the realness out of the others.
Carrie had some fucking nerve judging Samantha after she was the only one who didn't judge Carrie during the affair but rather offered emotional support, a shoulder to lean on and some basic human decency
Samantha deserved better friends. It's a shame she didn't call them out for being awful to her.
I like to think she formed a better friend group in England.
Honestly the other ladies weren't just slot-shaming Samantha about the UPS guy, they were being incredibly classist about it. The guy is making an honest living, gets a cheeky mouth hug from a willing lady, and Charlotte and Miranda are talking about him like he's pond scum. Samantha was absolutely right not to tolerate it from them.
also true considering this is a classist show lmao even carrie is classist even though she's the obvious "brokie" of the group.
He wasn’t the UPS guy, he was MY world wide express guy: Joe, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Yes and it was HER office Carrie just barged into. If that was what she wanted to do and who she wanted to do it with in her own office, it was none of Carrie's business! The shit she took from her friends was ridiculous sometimes.
It really is sad that the girls didn't support Sam more during her heartbreaks, she was always there for them! Thankfully she's so tough and basically managed on her own.
I think they didn’t take her heartbreaks seriously because it’s Samantha the woman who basically only cares about Sex. So the idea that her heart was broken was weird for her😊
In Women World, you have to abide by respectability politics to be sympathized with.
I relate to Samantha. I'm also perceived as stoic, cold and emotionless, so I'm not exactly showered with gentle words during hard moments, not even while going through family tragedies.
It would of been better writing after the brother problem, and her own divorce, that Charlotte becomes the more supportive after her heartbreaks.
I remember when Charlotte was insecure about Samantha was getting married before her. When Sam was crying about her first serious relationship has a small dick, Charlotte actually asked how good he is with his tongue. And she made the nicest argument against getting back with Richard and made a gesture she normally doesn't. THE GROUND WORK WAS THERE
@antithoughtpolice7497 Charlotte was also very judgemental due to her upbringing and what she was taught was acceptable so she likely still viewed Samantha in a certain light even if they had some bonding moments.
Smith waiting to make sure Sam got home safe. He looked like a wounded puppy. I love that he became her big love.
it's a shame they made them broke up in the movie 🙁
When he was sitting their waiting....that's love. And, she knew it, right then, which was good for her character.
@@TamaraSanchez01SERIES SMITH WOULD NEVER
That scene made me lose so much respect for her tbh
@@aireyb5785why? They weren’t in a monogamous relationship at that point and him being there for her is what led to their relationship really starting
Smith stayed because an addict recognizes an addict. He recognizes the low points, the mental breaks, and the self sabotage. The scene where he accepts her always makes me cry. Great video!! I’ve been binging them all!
I never considered that but good ass point! Samantha was lucky to have him for sure then.
Is this a healthy thing to do to take someone back even if we are aware they are self sabotaging
It always makes me cry too. I don't know why.
I agree
Smith was the best guy and set unrealistic expectations of men for me 😅
Underrated opinion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carrie's got some bloody nerve ordering Aidan to forgive her after SHE had an affair, and badgering Miranda to forgive Steve after his indiscretion, but mocks Sam for forgiving Richard for his assignation.
Great video - Richard makes my skin crawl.
That's a great point. I don't think she should have forgiven him, but Carrie's position made no sense--particularly, looking at the series (including the movies) as a whole.
@@lbierman21Agreed - I think that Carrie has consistently proven herself unable to put herself in other people's shoes.
Richard was the Worst.
And her friends offered her no support at all.
That's not that strange in my opinion. It fits into how she sees the world. Carrie always "rooted" for Steve and thought he was a good guy that cared about Miranda very much, and at that point if I remember correctly Steve spent at least months trying to talk to Miranda and get things worked out, on top of many years of marriage and a "good relationship". Not to mention Steve was so gutted by the situation he confessed it to Miranda himself and tried to work on their marriage, something Richard never did. I could go on but the point is
None of that is true for Richard.
I think it's pretty normal for a person to have different views on cheating depending on context and the people involved and in different stages of their lives.
@@mordecaiissad8529 You make a good point. I still think that she could have been more understanding of Miranda. And she was a nightmare with Aidan - having Big over to his cabin, etc.
Wow Samantha took Richard break up really hard and the girls were not thoughtful at all 😢 Smith is a saint
Considering Carrie's self denigrating behavior over her obsession with Big... she definitely had no room to judge Samantha when she got back together w/Richard. At least Samantha ended it when she realised that Richard was never going to stop being the manipulative pig that he was. Big had to literally die for Carrie to come to any realistions about him.
That sex was so degrading. I’m so happy that Smith was able to see past her darkness and understood why she was acting that way/ loved her despite it. I think Samantha just wanted someone more seemingly mature and with money but she saw that Richard was still so childish crying about what material possessions he didn’t have while in her. Looks can be deceiving
Honestly, I loved when she started handing out those flyers though! Sometimes we all need to be petty AF after a breakup, her acting that way was so humanizing, she's usually so serene and above it all.
Absolutely humanized her, I just never thought she would have taken the time for it! Samantha is still my bitch tho lol
I liked the fliers too, because it was petty but not malicious, and it didn’t hurt anyone/property etc. I loved with the meter woman heard her plight and understood, allowed her to continue on her way.
I really liked smith he was such a green flag to me he was good for samantha the total opposite of Richard i really wish the show had explored more about her past
A very thoughtful avd compassionate analysis of Samantha as a character. She had s vulnerable and tender side which rarely gets acknowledged which was really shown in her relationships with Richard and Smith.
Guy who played Richard played the slimeball really well. He played a slimeball professor in Gilmore Girls.
James Remar is so versatile. I’ve seen him play both scumbag and sweetheart.
And the corn producer in The Girl Next Door who seemed like a near reprisal of his character in SATC
The scream the waitress did after a guy got punched is legendary 😂
"I got a wig from the Raquel Welch wig line!"
One of my favorite lines :-)
I think you put it beautifully when you said, “The show ultimately did us a disservice with Samantha by not digging into the pitfalls of her promiscuity.” I definitely feel like Samantha is amazing, but a mystery. I would have loved to see more of her inner workings and innermost thoughts throughout the show. She’s so powerful and fascinating to me. I’ll adore her, forever. But I agree that some of the guys she entertained were faulty and counterintuitive. Would have loved it if the show explored her reasoning in these scenarios more.
I also wish they had dived deeper into Samantha’s promiscuity- not to shame her, but to learn more about her. Ever since I watched the movie Sex and the City 2, I was really shocked that Samantha did not realize the dire consequences she could face for being promiscuous in Abu Dhabi. They were only going to be there for what- 1 week? If she couldn’t last one week without having sex… couldn’t that be considered an unhealthy addiction? To the point where you can’t think rationally for your own safety? If you know you could go to jail for being physically affectionate in a country…. why not be concerned about it? I never once saw Samantha actually take the law seriously, but idk if that’s her being white from NYC and thinking she’s shielded from Abu Dhabi because she comes from another country. 🤷🏼♀️
Yes THIS. Not to shame her but I do agree that you need balance for everything and it would have been nice to learn why Sam is so hyper sexual. I also agree about being jailed…it’s really not that serious but for Sam it was. Why?!! 🤣
I hated the way the Danish architect with whom she went on a date just undid her dress - basically rendering her topless in public - particularly in a country with such strict nudity/sex laws. It's sexual assault dressed up as high jinks.
@@zoeevans6410 YES!! Why couldn’t he control himself either??😂
Has he done this multiple times in Abu Dhabi and just never gotten caught?
@@crazydiamond88 It's a reasonable assumption!
I assumed this was bad writing, but I could see how being socialized as a heteronormative white woman gave Samantha certain assumptions about how her behavior would be received.
Richard was so gross, no offense to the actor, but I didn't see the appeal or attraction at all. I wish she'd stayed with Smith. I liked seeing the unusual pairing of an older woman with a younger man, and not sticking with the "cougar" stereotype eithet.
Richard's actor was hot for his age (probably late 50s early 60s)
I think she DID stay with smith. I mean not forever, but for 5 years!
I've always felt a certain kind of way about how Sam treated Smith during SATC2, especially after he showed up for her multiple times during S6, including waiting for her in the hotel, not "cheating" while on location, the flowers and cutting his hair off in solidarity after her cancer diagnosis. Samantha was the GOAT but that doesn't mean she was always right.
She didn't owe him a life together just because he was nice to her. They separated amicably, and I am sure each went on to be happy.
@@kata4659 I never said she owed him anything, but she sure could have handled it better. And someone breaking up with you by saying they love themselves more than they love you might be amicable but it ain't classy and I always thought of Sam as a class act. Smith deserved better in that regard, and overall in the relationship. If we don't show up/respect the people who show up for us. what is life for then?
@@MrHootiedeanSamantha changed her life for him and dedicate herself to his career for years. She more then showed up and respected him, she showed the level of dedication that even the other women in the show didn't have for their partners.
@@MrHootiedean I think they just wanted to reuse the breakup line she used on Richard. It worked a lot better and made more sense saying that to break up with Richard than with Smith. But then again, I kind of wish they'd never made the movies or the reboot, like many fans.
I think she is awesome but also has a problem about emotional intimacy which is seen in her relationship with the female painter... so she couldn't handle being in a normal "boring" relationship
Richard sucks. Smith was the best.
Of course cuz it's the most unrealistic.. you probably watch The view and think it's real life.
I agree Smith was THE BEST - But he was also portrayed in a wildly unrealistic manner. Who the hell is that perfect LOL
The girls really did not deserve Samantha, watching this was tough. Really excellent video though! Can’t get enough of your SATC content.
THEY DIDN'T. i would have loved a friend like samantha because she is LOYAL AF.
8:20 The irony of Carrie responding “Oh Jesus” to Samantha saying she was going to stalk Richard is infuriating enough to make me want to start posting horse face memes in 2024. Not the queen of stalking herself getting irritated by Samantha’s anxiety 🤦🏻♀️
The writers fumbled Samantha so badly. They should have made her proudly polyamorous.
As he was an alcoholic, I can see why Smith forgave Samantha. He probably did a lot of things he’s ashamed of too.
What great commentary!!! Much more insightful than most channels put out.
"mouth hug" tops "oregano " in the Che video. I love your videos
"Mouth hug" is next level genius!
lmao thank you!
awww stop :)
I'm borrowing those two
Carrie looks so full of contempt when Sam is talking about Richard - and sounds full of it too with the "I thought we were taking the jet" line. That might not be acting even, that might be SJP letting her true feeling for Kim spill out... Well, Samantha, of course, deserved better
Samantha is so loved as a character, perhaps more so than anyone else in SATC, because she's the only character who is happy with her lot. She doesn't want marriage and children, like Charlotte, she doesn't want any more than the men she dates can give her, unlike Carrie, and she is completely satisfied in her career and her place in the world, unlike Miranda. She was absolutely the most loyal and loving friend, because she already had her chosen family and loves of her life, she didn't need a man to provide that for her. The other girls were mean to her and it's sad they had her put up with it. There was something weird in the writing that had Carrie as the centre of the universe and the three other women as supplicant maidens, constantly putting her needs above their own - that is such an unealthy relationship and you wonder what was in it for the other women. As you so beautifully argue here, Samantha had deep vulnerabilities, which Kim Cattrall showed, but the other characters mocked or dismissed. I really hope Darren Star is working on 'Samantha In London' and we get to see more of this magnificent character again!
I like how you mention the pitfalls of Samantha's promiscuity. This isn't discussed much but the scene before Samantha gets derided by Richard for sleeping with his architect, we see Samantha mixing business with pleasure by asking the guy if he could refer her to work for Richard. Her mixing business with pleasure is highly unprofessional and imo, the scene is caused by her irresponsible behaviour. It was poignant that satc was trying to touch on gender equality but that happened as a result of Samantha's actions as well, so i don't believe she was a victim of gender inequality. Men and women who conduct business this way eventually get a bad reputation. I'm all for Sam's acceptance of her sexuality and promiscuity as long as it doesn't interfere with her work.
Unpopular opinion - I really liked Richard. They had great chemistry and they were equally yoked in a way. She cared about him so much that she started wanting a more traditional relationship and became possessive. And he cared so much about her that he tried something that he knew he didn’t really want. They were just too similar to really work.
Sam deserved better, much better friends
Jerrod Smith is my fav out of her boyfriends
Clicked on this IMMEDIATELY when I saw it. I love your videos!! 💖
7:11 "I think we can all agree, that any other guy would have left the hotel, never to be seen or heard from again."
Well, except maybe Aidan, who never learned how to enforce boundaries.
I disagree - did Aidan not set his boundaries to Carrie the second time around they got together? And he did leave her (to go think) when she told him about her and Big
Once again, you make art and have an incredible analysis on SATC. Just subbed to this channel!
Girl i am binging ur vids rn thank u for ur hard work!!!
So Samantha was the only one who didn't end up changing herself for a man who didn't deserve her?
Yeah. Pretty much.
Never watched a single episode of this series or any spin-offs/movies, but have been binging these vids all day. Keep 'em coming lol. I guess I'll have to watch SATC now 🤣 👏
have at it, it's the best show ever. and thanks for watching my vids!
this was me too - didn't watch the show, but binged videos about it on yt - then watched SATC and I am forever grateful (even my boyfriend wanted to watch it in the end) :DD
3:15 😹😹😹😹I ALWAYS thought that was a waste of Sade too!!
Like it should have been the season finale song
Never clicked so fast on a notification before in my life! Yay!!!
Every guy in satc for some reason only dates one of the core four girls or models lol 😂
Not really it's was the rich ones, Big, Richard, and Trey. I don't think Harry, Steve or Jarred did. If Smith did, they were aspiring ones, because of the scene that he was in before he met Samantha.
I seldom think about Richard, which is ironic 'cause I was a huge Dexter fan and he played Dex's adoptive father. I guess also it wasn't interesting to see Samantha so out of character. Obviously she is able to fall for a guy but Smith Jared made more sense cause she got to be the 'alpha' -- And it's like that old fable or whatever, the scorpion and the frog. The scorpion stings the frog and is like "You knew what I was" He was upfront about sleeping around from day one.
i keep forgetting james remar has been in a LOT of stuff. i didn't know he was in dexter. and yes, sam and smith were an unexpected match because he didn't mind that sam called all the shots.
Man, Smith had his issues too but he was a real one for how loyal he was to Sam in the beginning.
Im so happy with your videos. After finishing satc for the first time i can finally watch your videos about them and enjoy them just a much as i enjoyed your degrassi videos ❤
aww thank you so much!!!
Oh yeah Richard sucks but I think that was the point. Samantha learned her true self-worth through him.
I definitely related to this relationship while watching the series because I was in a similar situationship way back in the day. 🤦🏾♀️
The whole series long especially from the 4th season on they tried to make Samanthas character appear ridiculous but Kim Cattrall still arrived to embrace and embody everything about her with high class. That's nothing that everyone can.
It's quite hurtful even as watching it from the outside to see Carrie treating Samantha.
Very glad to see an analysis for Sam in particular! I fully agree that much about herself is glossed over, both in the show and meta fan commentary. I hadn't connected the dots about the implants coming right after Richard; but I've always thought e.g. James and the cheating heartbreaker(s) are dismissed too quickly when people take her seeming preference for non-monogamy at face value.
i love your analysis!
Samantha is the GOAT
lol waste of Sade
Smith was PERFECT for Miranda and the reason they broke up in the movie was LAME!
I've never seen a single episode of this show but i love these videos 😂
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I've never watched AJLT, but I can't get enough of the commentary!
Samantha didn’t break into Richards home. She sends him a voicemail saying “you broke my heart the least you can do is let me use your holiday house” he knew she was there. Doesn’t excuse the broken window tho lol! This is great video ❤❤
I adored Samantha and always admired her confidence and ability to support her friends. Despite the mistreatment she endured, she was still loyal and unwavering (she really did not deserve the treatment she got, ESPECIALLY from Carrie).
But oh my sweet red onion crisp Christ, Richard was the absolute WORST. This is where I theorize SJP gave the worst stories to Kim because of the alleged behind the scenes beef.
I genuinely adored Smith and thought he was one of the best love interests on the show. He was kind, supportive, called Sam on her bs, and genuinely put in the work to be there for her. I'm still pissed they broke up in the first movie.
I think their relationship was a really great development for Samantha. Because she needed to experience vulnerability and put herself first while really feeling her emotions, instead of putting a sex bandaid all over her heart
I love your takes. Can't wait for more.
Speaking as a woman who wants marriage and children, Samantha is my favorite! Not because of her promiscuity or marriage aversion, but because she had the best character! And im not talking about "show character," but personal character. She was the only one who was actually, legitimately, FULLY supportive of her friends! She didnt tear the others down. She was always there when they needed her. She was the polar opposite of Carrie. The show should have been about Samantha...
I agree. I’m nowhere near as sexually outgoing as she is but I respect that she always had her friends’ back. That’s super important to me. And I hope you eventually get married and have your kids someday soon!!!
@aspyn.j_ thak you!! Unfortunately, I'm turning 37 in 3 weeks, and having a first meeting with someone from online dating this evening... The chances of me having children of my own are slim. However, I do plan to foster someday. I may not get to have the family I want, but I hope to be able to give children/teens in need a safe place!
Not 'mouth hug'! Bwahahahahahaha!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Richard was way worse than Big, in my opinion.
The actor who plays Smith is one of the most gorgeous men I have ever seen😊
Samantha was a much better friend to them, than they were to her.
She was.
why were all her love interests so mid (obvs not smith)
most of the love interests on the show were mid tbh lmao
@@aspyn.j_ true lol
It should have been called Samantha in the City😋 Love your videos btw!
Definitivamente Samantha era muy superior a las otras tres. Era muy buena amiga y las apoyaba. Las demás sólo se burlaban de ella.
también hechos!!
Smith was a great guy! True gem 💎
Carrie was the last girl to judge anyone for being desperate for anyone.
Samantha falling in love was the worst thing she could have done.
Ive always loved him.
That's interesting - what is it that you like about him, if you don't mind my asking?
Honestly, I loved Samantha’s truthfulness in the show and her portrayal but I always wondered why the hypersexuality (dw I know why). I’m just hoping they give her a decent arc on why she acts this way on AJLT but knowing AJLT is hectic, they might never dive into it or do her a disservice. 😭
she's not in AJLT lol kim cattrall got sick of being bullied behind the scenes plus they wanted her to send nudes to BRADY in the now-cancelled third film. but you are correct, sam's behavior was sometimes just too much and a pretty obvious tell that she self medicates and harms with sex.
Richard was hideous along with that Dominic guy - James seemed nice but due to his little willy he didn't last long - Smith was a decent guy but in the end Sam dumped him too
Sam didn’t break into Richard’s home, he gave it to her for the weekend.
Richard was so handsome
i hope the most violent man in the show comes back in AJLT.
Richard was so trash. SMH.
The dude who played Richard wasn't even hot! Was James Spader unavailable?
Oh lord not James spader 🤣 he would have had Samantha on all fours spanking the shit out of her and then he’d probably try to kill her while on a high speed chase 🤣🤣🤣
And I agree tho - I personally don’t find James remar attractive.
Smith was the hottest angel of a man! Samantha got very lucky with him even if they didn't end up together. He was even calm and reasonable when she dumped him rather than talking things over with him about doing more things for herself. She didn't try making changes just dumped the poor man.
ohh smith was such a sweetheart i wish they lasted
2:35 hey! Lex Luthor!
Did Samantha get anything from the b.j. guy?!?!
This would've been so enjoyable if it didn't have so many obnoxious ads.
i know ads are annoying but for us creators, it's how we make extra money to feed ourselves in this BS economy.
Carrie is horrible.
But the blokes get punched by other blokes.
He was a big wound up his son was a serial killer 😏
What people don't underrated at all and they keep being having a difficulty at understanding that's not a fair cheating because in your clip it's being shown that samantha yelled to Richard i love you but i love me more and that shows how selfish is she and that's she only planned on dating and flirting with him to get money and be as just as rich as him and at this moment when Richard gave her a watch she should have thanked him instead of i love this watch more and Richard should have left her because she didn't say that she love him first and then her she decided to put her priorities first and then Richard but that does mean that i side with Richard at all he is also so wrong about his actions become you mustn't do a wrong action again a wrong action to get vengeance because at the end a betrayal is a betrayal no matter what!!!!!!
second!!!😡😡😡😡 and these type of women are are narcissism and egomaniac!!!!😡😡😡😡
MAYBE she was drugged
Sam wanted monogamy to control him.
I don't think she did - I think she was more concerned with her protecting her own autonomy/self-respect than trifling with his.
That is a radical interpretation of the text