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REVIEW - The Carrie Diaries S01E03

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Carrie's voice-over of the episode "Let's face it. Life is easier if you read the labels. Like, do not put in dryer. Expiration date: 1 week ago. Everything we wear, everything we eat, they all have labels. They same is true for everyone we know. Stoner. Class Clown. Well-meaning but ultimately clueless class counselor. And, the boy of my dreams."



Is it just me or is this show just getting better and better? I admit I wasn't a HUGE fan of it when it started, but now I am completely addicted and hooked on the storyline so if it does get cancelled oh lordy I am gonna be pissed!

In episode 3 Carrie is still reeling from the news that she cannot see Sebastian by orders from her father, so she is going to have to do some investigative work to find out exactly why. We find out that Mr Bradshaw is a lawyer and that Sebastian is one of his cases.

I don't want to give too much away but it is quite a scandalous secret as to why Carrie cannot see him and when Carrie finds out what it is, her feelings put a distance between them.

This is the first episode where things get a little racy, a lot racy actually, Carrie and Mouse visit a gallery opening in the City were a performer is sitting on a chair and people pay a penny for her to show them her vagina. It is the kind of weird and kooky thing you would probably see in New York.

Carrie stands out to the artist and she commands Carrie to claim her vagina as her own and never to let a man run it. It is highly amusing, and because we know the end result in Sex & The City it just adds to effect.

Meanwhile back at home her sister Dorrit stole a hamster from a pet store and longs to have a pet that her mother promised her before she died. Mr Bradshaw's parenting is come into question a few times in the episode and the family values really stand out in this show, something that I did not expect from it.

Overall this show keeps building and building and it is becoming just as addictive as Gossip Girl did (when it first came out!) Save room in your heart for The Carrie Diaries!




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REVIEW - The Carrie Diaries S01E02

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After a stellar pilot episode and some not so stellar ratings, The Carrie Diaries continues with this episode focusing on Carrie's continuing relationship with Sebastian Kidd. Still grounded with her sister we actually see their relationship attempting to improve with a great family car wash moment that sets a beautiful tone for the episode.

Kidd is still being pursued by the school's "it girl" Donna LeDonna and has started being nice to Mouse to try and show a good side that will impress Kidd who is still hung up on Bradshaw. Sounding a lot like Gossip Girl? I know, I know, it is hard not to compare the two especially with the same producers and writers, but the funky 80's tone and depth to Bradshaw stop it from going full Upper East Side.

The photoshoot has finally arrived but Carrie's internship is under a deadline and she may not be able to make it with the purse. Making a decision to attempt to do both and win her boss over she is able to get both done and still impress her boss. The city doesn't stick around for too long after the photo shoot and we are back to the Kidd storyline.


The chemistry that is building between these two is quite remarkable for a show like this and the two are mesmerising together. It is really hard to watch this and not compare it to Sex & The City, but there are definite similarities yet the show seems to be carving out its own identity which is necessary to ensure its survival past its initial 13 episode run.

This show is definitely one to keep watching and if you have missed the first couple of episodes don't worry you haven't missed out on too much yet!

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REVIEW - The Carrie Diaries S01E01

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After their last big hit Gossip Girl came to a close after 6 years, The CW needed another big hit to kick into that age group and take the ratings and dvd box sets by storm. Sticking with literary adaptions they turned to Candace Bushnell author of the wildly successful Sex & The City to turn her prequel novels The Carrie Diaries, focusing on the character of Carrie Bradshaw as a teeanger.

Set directly after her mum dies, Carrie (AnnaSophia Robb) returns to school when out of towner Sebastian Kidd (Austin Butler) transfers in after spending the summer with Bradshaw and starting a summer romance. Carrie received an internship in Manhattan, were surprise surprise she is dreaming of being a fashion icon and writer.

The great thing about this is unlike Gossip Girl, 90210, Melrose Place, the story doesn't deal with spoiled and sarcastic rich brats who we love to hate. These are real people in Conneticut dealing with a dead mother, the characters are real and there is no smoke and mirrors to distract from ust how great the script and themes are.

Robb does an amazing job as Carrie, there are glimpses of SJP in her narration and excitement but she actually carves the character and makes it her own.  Another great character is Butler who compliments Robb perfectly and adds some much needed depth to this seemingly weak story.

The show is set in the mid 80's and is nostalgic heaven for any 70's-80's babies will get a kick out of the fashion and appropriate music. Fortunately enough of these songs they have used have been redone lately through other tv shows (Glee etc) that they wont be completely out of touch.

Setting the story half in the city and half at school in Connecticut feels very Jane By Design, but it actually works and I look forward to the first 13 episode run and see were the writers are planning on taking us on this highly anticipated journey. This is one of the best pilots of 2013 and definitely worth taking a look.


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Sex & The City - The Carrie Diaries PREVIEW

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The CW have their first hit of the season with Arrow, but have fallen on their feet with Beauty & The Beast and Emily Owens M.D. bombing completely. But due to Gossip Girl finishing this year after 13 episodes, it seems that The CW is saving the best till last.

Sex & The City is headed back to our living rooms and transporting us back to the 80's with The Carrie Diaries. Based on the books of the same name, Diaries follow a young Carrie Bradshaw just starting out in the city from high school and will introduce us to her family and friends.

Check out the clip below....