Ding dong, Aiden (John Corbett) is gone.
After giving Aiden a transparent boundary to not have interaction with Duncan (Jonathan Cake), Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) returns residence from selecting up her dry cleansing to seek out Aiden and Duncan within the backyard speaking. From the look on Carrie’s face, we will inform she’s aggravated, however tries to make peace and introduces Aiden as a gifted furnishings designer. Aiden ruins this by asking Duncan, “What is the cope with the pipe?” We all know from SATC that Aiden was a powerful opponent of smoking, so it is clear he is selecting a struggle. Duncan offers a type of charming motive for smoking a pipe, attributing it to a behavior he is fashioned whereas writing his e book on Margaret Thatcher. Carrie agrees to the premise and tries to get Aiden to again down. Nonetheless, Aiden pushes on, referring to the truth that most individuals dislike the odor of pipe smoke. Duncan says his spouse would agree (wait, he first refers to his spouse, however then clarifies that it is his ex-wife. Hazard! Hazard!). Duncan confirms that he and his ex-wife didn’t have youngsters, and Aiden shares that it is the smartest thing he did along with his ex-wife. Yikes, that is uncomfortable. Carrie excuses herself to go to lunch with Seema.
“Current Tense”-AND JUST LIKE THAT…, Pictured: Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw and John Corbett as Aiden Shaw.. Picture by Craig Blankenhorn/MAX ©2025 MAX. All Rights Reserved
Seema (Sarita Choudhury) and Adam (Logan Marshall-Inexperienced) proceed to sleep collectively, however her use of conventional deodorant is turning into a problem. Adam offers her some crystal deodorant to attempt, and though initially repulsed by the thought, she decides to present it a attempt. We actually do not know sufficient about Seema to grasp if that is actual development. Nonetheless, I do know 30-minute comedy reveals, so this crystal will come again to chunk her within the tush, which it does as she rushes to make a enterprise lunch and finds that the crystal deodorant does not do the job, forcing her to make use of her journey deodorant on the restaurant. She gave the crystal a attempt, and it was a bust.
Charlotte’s (Kristin Davis) vertigo is annoying. We get it; she has a bodily manifestation of the emotional toil of caring for Harry (Evan Handler), taking good care of the children, and dealing. It is sensible, nevertheless it’s performed for laughs, which undermines what may have been a very compelling storyline. I am shocked. Shocked, I let you know to listen to that their youngsters aren’t serving to out in any respect.
Seema has a brand new workplace, and it is large and exquisite. Wait, is she poor or not? She claims that it is not that costly since folks stopped going into the workplace, however it will probably’t be that low cost. Carrie tells Seema that she had been very clear with Aiden to not get pleasant with Duncan. Loads is happening right here. Sure, Aiden defied Carrie’s request out of jealousy, however I am additionally questioning why this was such a agency boundary for Carrie. Sure, Carrie cheated on Aiden with Large, and it was terrible. I am glad she talked about Large, as a result of I used to be beginning to marvel if he ever existed. Carrie’s not thrilled that Aiden was pumping Seema and Adam for data on Duncan. Carrie is aware of that Aiden nonetheless does not belief her, however hopes this can be a blip and does not need to take Seema’s very mature recommendation of speaking about it.
The storyline of Herbert (Chris Jackson) attempting to weight loss plan is actually unconvincing. From yelling about Nutty Buddies to calling Lisa (Nicole Ari Parker) at work, we’re meant to see this as a stark distinction to the connection she has along with her editor, Marion (Mehcad Brooks). Nonetheless, it is difficult when her storyline is superior every week in one-minute increments.
The devolution of Miranda continues. Pleasure is over for dinner and asks about her gin. Miranda makes an attempt to play it off that her cleansing girl might need taken it, however ultimately tells Pleasure the reality about being an alcoholic. SATC Miranda would not have lied, or blamed another person, or worn a shirt with shells affixed on the sleeves, however right here we’re. Each time I feel Pleasure goes to run for the hills, she proves to be the one grownup within the room by being trustworthy with Miranda about why she drinks. They’re each susceptible, and it won’t be the idyllic bubble Miranda wished to protect, nevertheless it does serve to deepen the connection.
Carrie offers Duncan with some strong suggestions on his Thatcher chapter when Aiden knocks on the door, asking about dinner. He is prepared to cook dinner dinner for the three of them, however Carrie reminds him that they didn’t make dinner plans and he or she’s working. Ugh. He is so needy.
Anthony (Mario Cantone) is having dinner with Giuseppe’s (Sebastiano Pigazzi) mother (Patti LuPone) attempting to get her to love him. Nobody performs bitch in addition to Patti, and it is enjoyable to see her chew the surroundings along with her Italian accent dropping out and in. She tells Anthony that the age distinction between him and Giuseppe bothers her. Moreover, he is not rich or cultured. Gia needs extra for her valuable son and, identical to that, she drops the accent fully and tries to bribe Anthony to dump Giuseppe. The argument threatens to change into bodily. It is a humorous scene, nevertheless it feels prefer it’s from a completely totally different present. Gia tells Giuseppe that she is not going to assist him if he continues to be with Anthony.
“Current Tense”-AND JUST LIKE THAT…, Pictured: Patti LuPone as Gianna Amato and Mario Cantone as Anthony Marentino. Picture by Craig Blankenhorn/MAX ©2025 MAX. All Rights Reserved
Carrie returns residence to see the uncooked steaks on the kitchen counter (put these away, Aiden!) and sees Aiden continues to be awake. She tries to attach with him, however Aiden tells her she smells like smoke and sends her away, and you may see the dejection on her face. This isn’t the fortunately ever after she envisioned, so she goes to Shoe’s room to sleep. She’s pissed, and it is about time.
I really prefer it when these two struggle. Aiden asks her to fulfill for lunch, they usually begin speaking. Aiden admits his belief points, nevertheless it’s within the current tense (hey, the title of the episode!). He nonetheless hasn’t forgiven her for dishonest with Large, though he lately cheated with Kathy. Carrie has modified her complete life for him—moved to a brand new home, agreed to attend till Wyatt is out of the home to be with him, and he nonetheless cannot recover from the previous. At that second, she is aware of she’s finished. She returns to her stunning Gramercy residence and removes the Virginia postcards from the fridge whereas Taylor Swift’s How Did It Finish performs. Minimize to Carrie dressed fantastically in a white gown strutting down the road to her ready buddies. She’s going to be high quality.
“Current Tense”-AND JUST LIKE THAT…, Pictured: Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, . Picture by Craig Blankenhorn/MAX ©2025 MAX. All Rights Reserved
With three extra episodes left within the season, will we see Carrie and Duncan’s relationship flip romantic? Will we care?
Hey! Steve’s in subsequent week’s episode. Keep in mind when he was a enjoyable character?
Meredith Howell
Meredith lives in Chicago the place she and her husband made positive their two boys have been fluent in all issues popular culture. She loves speaking about all issues GG- Gilmore Women, Gossip Lady, and Golden Women and indulges in a yearly viewing of Pleasure and Prejudice (the Colin Firth model is the one one acknowledged).