Episode Recap: A New Chapter for Carrie
This week’s episode brings back David Eigenberg, known as Miranda’s tricky ex-husband, Steve Brady. It’s such a treat to see him again. He talks about fried clams and even throws in some humorous threats regarding his son. Steve remains a fan favorite. The episode paints a lively family scenario, and it really shines, especially when Carrie isn’t entangled with Aidan.
Episode 10 runs around 45 minutes, longer than some recent ones. There’s a lot packed in, with excerpts from Carrie’s book being read out loud. Carrie (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) and Duncan (Jonathan Cake) continue to share writing ideas. Duncan seems enamored with Carrie’s work, which leads her to think that Miranda was right about something brewing between them. Yet, it’s curious how she’s always regarded Duncan as more of a mind than a romantic partner.
Carrie’s been making strides on her books, albeit with Duncan kind of distracting her from her writing. It’s interesting how he doesn’t fully know Carrie, which creates a bit of a schism. Aidan’s presence tends to inhibit her creativity, I think.
At Miranda’s new place, there’s a gathering of the Brady Hobbs family with a homemade gourmet meal. Brady (Niall Cunningham) announces plans to attend culinary school, exciting both Miranda and Steve. However, the mood shifts when Brady mentions a girl, who, thankfully, is not pregnant.
There’s some awkwardness about his girlfriend, Mia. Miranda questions how well Brady knows her, suggesting that she could be seeing other people. Steve escalates the situation by saying he had specific plans that are now disrupted. Poor Brady seems a bit thrown off by this conversation, especially since Mia doesn’t want him involved in the baby’s life. Steve’s reaction is to lash out, warning Brady not to cross him.
Miranda shares the news with Carrie and Charlotte, who is taken aback by the impending grandparenthood.
Miranda’s conversation with Mia takes a bizarre turn when Mia reveals she considered an abortion but changed her mind for astrology reasons—she thinks a double Libra vibe might be bad. It gets even weirder with Miranda questioning Mia’s certainty about Brady being the father, leading to an awkward reveal about her identity. Yes, privacy isn’t exactly Mia’s strong suit. It’s quite the impact when Miranda ends up spritzing Mia with water in frustration.
Miranda then attempts to apologize, showing genuine curiosity about the baby’s gender, but Mia retorts with the notion that binary thinking is a bit outdated, adding yet another layer to the discussion.
The dynamics in Anthony and Giuseppe’s relationship are puzzling. They appear to be in love, but something feels off. How has Anthony never visited Giuseppe’s apartment? And Giuseppe’s mother has three villas—so why does he live in a shared place? There’s some continuity issues surrounding their living arrangements too. Nevertheless, the duo has to vacate Anthony’s place due to a gas leak, sending them to Giuseppe’s apartment.
The episode brings out odd moments, especially when Giuseppe refers to Andrew, whose artistic endeavors bring awkward laughter during their time together.
LTW is still deep in her filmmaking journey but finds herself with family responsibilities, and her daughter’s pet hamster goes missing, leading to a chaotic but relatable breakdown moment. I think many parents can resonate with this kind of pressure. It’s intriguing how the show juxtaposes Steve’s aggressive nature with LTW’s emotional outbursts, highlighting the different expectations on mothers.
Meanwhile, it’s been apparent that Adam lives in a vastly stylish, rent-controlled loft. However, in yet another odd twist, his friend Sheema accidentally sends a plant out the window, adding to the chaos of their day-to-day lives. Interestingly, Adam remains calm and uses the moment to cultivate something new out of a mishap, reflecting the cyclic nature of life.
Charlotte’s attempt at energy healing through a Zoom session turns frantic as she struggles to find a moment of calm. She finally breaks down, leading her healer to finally switch on the camera, offering a surprisingly intimate connection through the screen.
Duncan has a knack for understanding Carrie, pointing out her writing habits. This episode highlights how he genuinely comprehends her essence, something Aidan failed to do. After some back-and-forth, they share a passionate kiss, culminating in a night together. Duncan assures her he’s leaving New York soon, which is probably a good thing since she doesn’t need another distraction right now. In a light-hearted conversation about her books, the duo finds a unique camaraderie, and Carrie hints at her character not meeting a tragic end.
As the episode wraps up, we transition into autumn, signaling new beginnings for Carrie. Aidan may be out of the picture, but Duncan’s presence suggests new chapters are yet to unfold.
