Top 10 Sex and the City Franchise Characters, Ranked by How Much We Yell at Them

We appreciate the show’s creators made efforts to progress from their homogeneous past. And their decision to feature more diversity on-screen and behind the scenes was certainly welcome. One of our favorite additions is Nya Wallace, Miranda’s law professor and later friend. Needless to say, Miranda does not make the best first impression, and the way Nya handles it is kinda brilliant. We’re also rooting for her in her subplot, where she deals with infertility, uncertainty over motherhood, and relationship troubles. Really, she’s a breath of fresh air compared to many others. Heck, she’s even gracious enough to forgive and befriend Miranda after her many, many faux pas.

When we first met Carrie's realtor, Seema, we wondered if the writers were trying to make her the new Samantha. She's fierce, fabulous, successful, and isn't afraid to speak her mind. She experiences some romantic insecurities but generally enjoys a healthy intimate life. So far, she's been a great friend to Carrie; she's supportive, encourages her to step out of her box, and calls her out when needed. We've said it before, and we'll say it again, Samantha Jones is irreplaceable. But Seema does a great job of filling the role of the sassy, self-confident, empowered friend. We just hope they treat her better than they sometimes treated Samantha.

Charlotte’s new friend seems perfectly nice, but up to now, she’s primarily stood on the sidelines. She’s glamorous, successful, and as much of a fashionista as the core group. We can’t emphasize enough that no one could ever replace Samantha, but she seems like the most obvious choice to fill the fourth seat over brunch. Don’t get us wrong, she seems lovely, and she’s a great friend to Charlotte, but right now, that’s all. Did we want to scream into a pillow during that whole MILF list debacle? Sure. Come on, Lise, you’re a mom! How would you feel if a group of middle-aged women stood around gawping at your teenage son? Let’s hope that was an isolated incident.

We stan Samantha Jones as much as the next “Sex and the City” fan, and her physical absence in the revival/sequel (before her cameo) has been sorely felt. She was usually the most open-minded and progressive member of the group and a great friend to the others. She taught us that female sexuality should be celebrated and that the most important thing we can do is love ourselves. She’s fabulous but not flawless. Her insensitive language while dating a black man called Chivon or fighting with a group of Trans sex workers is unforgivable. As is her behavior in Abu Dhabi. What about her blasé approach to sexual health or the time she cheated on Smith? We expected so much better from her.

Steve Brady is a sweetheart. In “Sex and the City,” he’s a genuinely kind-hearted, loveable goofball who isn’t afraid of challenging Miranda. He’s the kind of guy who shows up when it matters— without being asked! Nevertheless, we were as disappointed in him for stepping out as we were to accept the movies as canon. But it was the decimation of his character in the revival that made us want to scream the most. While Miranda’s off on a journey of self-exploration, he’s sitting on the sofa picking chia seeds out of his teeth. The Steve we knew never would have settled for this and certainly wouldn’t have let Miranda walk all over him.

Charlotte’s wedding planner turned friend is perhaps the most consistent character across the franchise. Anthony quickly established himself as the kind of person who doesn’t mince their words, and it’s usually hilarious. Although, we’re not here for body shaming. He has a more prominent role in the revival, allowing audiences to see his sweet, funny side as well as more of his classic savageness. He could’ve been such a positive influence in Rock’s coming out story, but his initial dismissive attitude was disappointing, to say the least. As was the breakdown of his marriage to Stanford. The writers gave us some unsatisfying send-offs. But given the tragic loss of Willie Garson, this one cut deep.

Charlotte is typically viewed as the most conservative member of the group. Although she wasn't wholly opposed to experimentation, she was often perceived as prudish and judgmental. She also had the occasional tendency to make everything about her. She's so desperate to settle down that she marries a man who thinks "alrighty" is an acceptable response to a marriage proposal. Well, at least it led her to Harry, not that she initially treated him particularly well. Revival Charlotte has grown a lot but still has some eye-rolling habits. She makes Carrie's loss about her and forcefully tries to diversify her friendship group. Also, no, Charlotte, your waist size does not determine your qualification to work at a gallery.

Che Diaz and the audience got off on the wrong foot almost instantly. Did the writers really think viewers would get behind a character who’s steeped in tokenism, speaks in clichés, and has a “woke moment” button? Also, they’re meant to be a comedian, right? So why aren’t we laughing? Then there’s Che and Miranda’s relationship, which had more red flags than a beach on a stormy day. Che’s selfish, moody, and treats Miranda so poorly. Ultimately they personified many of the show’s pitfalls, and some fans felt that they weren’t a genuine and fair representation of LGBTQIA+ and non-binary people. We keep hoping they’ll get better, but so far, many of their scenes make us want to tear our hair out.

In “Sex and the City,” Miranda is a realist with a strong sense of self and, more often than not, a good friend. However, she could also be super judgmental, overly stubborn, unfairly critical, and incredibly insecure. Her forwardness could also come across as rude. However, she became practically unrecognizable in the revival. Her White Savior complex will forever be etched into our minds. Plus, the Miranda we knew would never allow herself to get that absorbed by a relationship. Didn't she berate Carrie for putting her life on hold for love? Also, someone's changed their tune about adultery, haven't they? Even "Sex and the City" Miranda would be compelled to yell at "And Just Like That..." Miranda.

For someone who writes a column about sex and relationships, Carrie Bradshaw sure seems to have a narrow-minded view of them. And yet that’s not even the worst thing about her. For starters, she could be a pretty awful friend. She expected Charlotte to bail her out financially, sent Aidan to help Miranda in her time of need, and was pretty crappy to Samantha too. Also, she has this remarkable talent for making everything about her. And what about the Big affair? Or how badly she treated Aidan? In the revival, she uses Big’s death for a free pass, hunts down his ex-wife Natasha and downplays Miranda’s struggles. Don’t even get us started on her ageism! We guess some people never change (although they probably should).