Sex and the City

Sex and the City is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max, and in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Sarah Jessica Parker leads a cast with real comic timing. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Sex and the City arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Sex and the City from the crowd. When Carrie's big step forward in her relationship goes awry, best friends Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha are there to help her pick up the pieces. Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2008. The timing in Sex and the City is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Sex and the City is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Sarah Jessica Parker anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.