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Only part 1, but it's still worth it people!
Look, I know that people are upset that this is only the first 12 episodes of the 6th and final season. I don't know exactly why HBO did this - perhaps they could release these episodes faster than the entire season. Perhaps the 2nd part will have more extras (doubtful, yes, but plausible). And yes, you still have to pay full price - but it's worth it.
I had never seen any of these episodes until I broke down and purchased this set. Since then, this season has become my favorite. Let's just break down the characters:
Miranda - I never really liked Miranda that much. Although she obviously cared for Steve, she was never fully able to let him in. She always applied business tactics to her love life - be blunt, be honest, and don't let your feelings get in your way. In this season, she's a softer, kinder Miranda. She states that she might be one of those people who were never meant to be truly happy. And she realizes her true feelings for Steve and finally lets him know! Cynthia Nixon has said that when she first started the series, she really didn't understand or connect with Miranda. Now that her character has grown a little bit, Ms. Nixon has said she totally identifies with her. In this season (part 1), Miranda falls in love with her new boyfriend (TiVo), dates a hunky doctor for the Knicks, and comes to terms with her feelings for Steve. Oh, and Brady turns 1!
Charlotte - It's a pity that Kristen Davis has never been nominated for an Emmy or Golden Globe. She brings so much to her character. If she's not nominated this year, then something is definitely wrong. This is Charlotte's season. Her fling with Harry turned into true love. We see her through many, many obstacles, and she deals with them in true Charlotte fashion. She realizes that she already had the perfect wedding, but she still wants her 2nd one to go just as smoothly. Unfortunately, it doesn't - but as Carrie reminds her, her seemingly perfect life with Trey was anything but. Charlotte is hilarious on her wedding day. But this season shows real heartbreak for Charlotte, and Ms. Davis acts with true brilliance. This season (part 1), Charlotte converts to Judaism, gets married, gets pregnant, and miscarries. This is definitely Charlotte's season.
Samantha - In the Museum of TV and Radio interview on the last disc, Kim Cattrall states that she didn't think Samantha changed over the course of the series - the viewers only see emerging layers of her. I couldn't agree more. In the beginning, Samantha was there to shock, amaze, and titillate us with her explicit scenes - nothing more. In the 4th, 5th, and 6th seasons, Samantha still does this, but we see more of her (emotionally - I think we've seen all of her physically). Samantha's still Samantha - she loves life, men, and sex. In this season, Samantha has a fling with a waiter/actor, she turns him into a superstar, finds a grey hair (down there), and deals with the prospect of (the horror!) Public Displays of Affection. In the next part, she deals with her greatest challenge ever - breast cancer.
And finally, Carrie - First of all, I want to say that even though Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker didn't really get along, they show such chemistry on screen. It's such a testament to the great acting ability of both women that they were able to set aside differences for the sake of the show. That said, this season Carrie shows a lot of growth. Remember in the first two seasons when Carrie practically had a different boyfriend in every episode? Those days are long gone. Carrie wants more. She wants love, respect, and Manolo Blahniks. In one great episode ("A Woman's Right to Shoes"), Carrie gets fed up of having to buy wedding shower presents, wedding presents, honeymoon presents, and baby shower presents. Single people get nothing, Carrie realizes, and this comes to a head when her shoes go missing at a friend's apartment and the friend chastises her for not having a life and spending money on shoes. She's a grown up in her relationship with Berger. This is Carrie's first relationship in which I've thought, "Carrie did nothing wrong. If anything, she was supportive and willing to work everything out." Throughout the first part of season 6, Carrie gets broken up via post-it, deals with Big's bombshell of heart surgery, has a bad fling with a best man, and meets a Russian artist (who I cannot stand, FYI).
"Sex and the City" broke the mold. Never has a show been so open and honest in dealing with sex and relationships. It's never been afraid to show how funny, dramatic, fantastic, devastating, and romantic sex can be. The writing has never been smarter and the characters have never been more fully fleshed-out.
That said, when watching the shows back to back, it becomes slightly annoying. The puns, which were so geniusly spoofed on Saturday Night Live, can get a little tedious. And the fact that every situation that a character gets into reflects Carrie's column that week is a tad overwhelming at times. But not enough that you shouldn't watch.
My favorite moment of the entire series happens in "Boy, Interrupted." Stanford is reeling from his break-up with Marcus (Stanford found that Marcus had once been an escort), and takes Carrie as his date to a GLBT "prom." As Carrie and Stanford dance to Chicago's "If You Leave Me Now," Marcus breaks in and declares his love for Stanford. As Stanford forgives Marcus, he puts his head on his shoulder, and the two men dance to the song together. Carrie sways to the music by herself. . . and she's never looked more confident or fabulous.
Forget all the hoopla surrounding HBO and monetary issues. Buy it - I promise you won't regret it.
Why complain about 2 parts? Just get it on Netflix . . .
I loved this DVD set -- I watched all 3 discs (as well as the other 5 seasons' worth) by putting them in my Netflix queue. I don't know why these reviewers are complaining about corporate greed when they can just not buy into it and still watch the DVDs whenever they want, as well as any other DVD that catches their fancy. Yes, Netflix is another corporation and their goal is also to make money, but you gotta vote with your dollars, sisters, and I for one voted with my Netflix subscription on this one. It didn't even cost me any extra.
Anyway, I only buy DVDs that I'll want to watch over and over again, and, well, I'm sorry to say that SATC is just mind candy so it doesn't fall into that category. I still give this part of season 6 a five-star rating because of the sheer enjoyability of these episodes--much better than the dreary season 5. Hooray!
A Genuine Must-Have!
Ignore all suggestions that you should wait for a complete Season Six to be sold, as this was undoubtedly a purchase well worth it. Not only is it 4 episodes longer than the complete Season 5 (which was NOT discounted for it's shortness), but it is the right of HBO to divide the season, as the first four seasons are 18 episodes each and the 6th will be 20. Aside from peoples complaints of monetary grievances and price per episode, this season is by far the BEST! I have seen every season in sequence (multiple times!), and in no other season have I seen such strong character, personality and intriguing storylines from all 4 characters. Generally a season, or majority of a season is focused on one or two characters, Carrie and another, but this season will not disappoint. I am an absolute Carrie so have never been one to complain, but even the Miranda's will be pleased to see her reemergence into the spotlight. Like I said, a true must-have!
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