Section glossary:

In this part of the section we will have the translation or the meaning of selected words from the text in bold. Some more relevant words will have links for in-depth explanations

(En esta sección tendremosla traducción o significado de palabras seleccionadas del texto en negrita. Algunas palabras más relevantes tendrán enlaces para explicaciones detalladas.)

What's to be learned in this blog lesson:

-What's "And Just Like That..."?

-Old friends and new characters

-Relevant Places

Section glossary:

to air: (here) se transmite

to premiere: estrenar

to bring back: traer de vuelta

challenges: desafíos

(5) career: carrera, profesión

to pick up: explanation

a decade: una década (time vocabulary - more information through the link)

offering a fresh take on...: explanation

to grapple with: lidiar con, enfrentarse a (more information through the link)

(10) middle age: mediana edad

contemporary issues: cuestiones contemporáneas

aging: envejecimiento

ageism: discriminación por edad

loss: perdida

(15) evolving relationships: relaciones en evolución

social changes: cambios sociales

to maintain: mantener

the blend: la mezcla

candid: sincera

(20) (the series) shifts focus to...: (la serie) cambia el enfoque a

tone: tono

reflective: reflexiva, pensativa, meditabunda

characters: personajes

to tackle: abordar

(25) lack of: falta de

character: personaje

main: principal

absent: ausente

a falling out with: una pelea con

"And Just Like That..." is a continuation of the iconic HBO series "Sex and the City," which originally aired from 1998 to 2004. The new series premiered in December 2021, and it brings back some of the beloved characters from the original show while introducing new ones. It explores the lives of the main characters as they navigate their 50s, dealing with new challenges in friendship, love, career (5), and identity.

Plot Overview:

"And Just Like That..." picks up more than a decade after the events of the second "Sex and the City" movie, offering a fresh take on the lives of the main characters as they grapple with (10) the realities of middle age in New York City. The show addresses contemporary issues such as aging, loss, evolving relationships (15), and social changes, while still maintaining the blend of humor, fashion, and candid conversations about love and sex that defined the original series.

Differences from "Sex and the City":

1. Tone and Themes:

- While "Sex and the City" was primarily a show about the romantic and social lives of women in their 30s and 40s, "And Just Like That..." shifts focus to (20) the challenges of aging, personal reinvention, and contemporary social issues. The tone is more reflective, with the characters facing loss, identity crises, and the realities of middle age.

2. Diversity and Representation:

- The new series introduces more diverse characters and tackles issues such as gender identity, race, and sexuality in a way that reflects the evolving cultural landscape. This is a significant shift from the original series, which was often criticized for its lack of (25) diversity.

3. Character Dynamics:

- Samantha Jones (played by Kim Cattrall), one of the original four main characters, is notably absent in "And Just Like That...". The show addresses her absence by explaining that she moved to London after a falling out with Carrie. This changes the dynamic among the remaining trio, with new friendships filling the void.

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Section glossary:

host: presentadora, anfitriona

witty observations: Observaciones ingeniosas

storyline: (here) trama (also: argumento)

coping with: afrontando, lidiando con

(5) to deal with: manejar, lidiar con, tratar con

gender identity: identidad de género

journey: viaje, camino, trayecto, travesía

to pursue: perseguir, buscar

unexpected turns: Giros inesperados

(10) self-discovery: autodescubrimiento

breaking free from societal norms: liberarse de las normas sociales

non-binary, queer: no binaria, queer (more information through the link)

outspoken: frank when saying their opinions, specially if they are critical or controversial.

accomplished: "realizada"

to accomplish: lograr

motherhood: maternidad

real estate broker: agente inmobiliaria

confident: segura, confiada

single and successful: soltera y exitosa

Main Characters: (SPOILER ALERT!)

1. Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker):

- The series’ narrator and central character, Carrie is now a successful podcast host and author. She is still known for her witty observations on relationships and life in New York. Carrie's storyline in "And Just Like That..." focuses on her coping with the sudden death of her husband, Mr. Big, and how she reinvents herself as a widow in her 50s.

2. Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis):

- Charlotte remains the optimistic and somewhat conservative member of the group. Now a mother of two teenage daughters, she deals with (5) parenting challenges, particularly with her youngest child, Rock, who is exploring gender identity. Charlotte’s journey is about adjusting her expectations of her family life and embracing change.

3. Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon):

- Miranda is a lawyer who is navigating a significant career shift, deciding to pursue a degree in human rights. Her personal life takes unexpected turns, including the end of her marriage to Steve and the beginning of a relationship with Che Diaz. Miranda's story reflects themes of self-discovery (10) and breaking free from societal norms.

4. Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez):

- A new character in the series, Che is a non-binary, queer comedian and podcaster who works with Carrie. Che is confident, outspoken, and becomes romantically involved with Miranda, helping her explore her sexuality in a way she never had before.

5. Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker):

- Another new character, Lisa is a stylish and accomplished documentary filmmaker who becomes one of Charlotte’s close friends. She represents the intersection of career, motherhood, and high society in the modern world.

6. Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury):

- Seema is a successful real estate broker who becomes friends with Carrie. She is independent, confident, and offers a fresh perspective on being single and successful in New York City.

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Section glossary:

to remain: explanation

Relevant Places:

1. New York City:

- The series is still set in New York City, which remains a central "character" in the story. The city's evolving landscape reflects the changes in the characters' lives, with familiar places from the original series mixed with new, trendy locations that highlight how the city—and its inhabitants—have changed over the years.

2. Carrie’s Apartment:

- Carrie still lives in her iconic Upper East Side apartment, which serves as a nostalgic anchor to her past while she navigates her new life.

3. Charlotte’s Upper East Side Townhouse:

- Charlotte’s home is a reflection of her family's upper-class lifestyle and her role as a mother.

4. Miranda’s Brooklyn Brownstone:

- Miranda's home in Brooklyn represents her more grounded, pragmatic approach to life. However, as her life changes, so does her relationship with her home.

5. Podcast Studio:

- Carrie now works as a podcast host, and the studio where she records represents the new digital era of communication and how Carrie has adapted her career to the times.

Conclusion:

"And Just Like That..." is a modern continuation of "Sex and the City," bringing back the beloved characters while exploring new themes relevant to women in their 50s. The series mixes nostalgia with contemporary issues, offering a fresh take on friendship, love, and life in a rapidly changing world. The show acknowledges the passage of time, not only in the characters' lives but also in society at large, making it a poignant and timely revisit to the world of "Sex and the City."

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The Vocabulary

New York City!!!

Time vocabulary

A SECOND - A MINUTE - AN HOUR - A DAY - A WEEK - A FORTNIGHT (two weeks) - A MONTH - A YEAR - A DECADE - A CENTURY - A MILLENIUM

To grapple with

The phrase "to grapple with" can be translated into Spanish as "lidiar con" or "enfrentar". It conveys the idea of struggling or dealing with a difficult problem or challenge.

For example:

- "The company had to grapple with financial difficulties" could be translated as "La empresa tuvo que lidiar con dificultades financieras."

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Non-binary, queer

Non-binary refers to a gender identity that does not fit within the traditional categories of male or female. Non-binary individuals may identify as having a gender that is a mix of both, neither, or something entirely different.

Queer is a broad, inclusive term used to describe people who don't identify as strictly heterosexual or cisgender. It encompasses a wide range of sexual orientations and gender identities.

When someone identifies as non-binary, queer, they are expressing both a non-binary gender identity and a queer sexual orientation, embracing fluidity in both their gender and sexual identity.

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