If you loved
Sex and the City
Amy Sohn · Book · 2002
You loved Sex and the City for the way it centers the messy, candid, and transformative power of female friendship.
Start with the source
The source
Sex and the City
Darren Star · Series · 1998
Adaptation
Sex and the City
Michael Patrick King · Film · 2008
Adaptation
Sex and the City 2
Michael Patrick King · Film · 2010
Films on the same thread
Boogie Nights
Paul Thomas Anderson · Film · 1997
Like Sex and the City, this film explores the darker, raw complexities of ambition and identity within a chosen family, trading Manhattan glamour for the gritty reality of 1970s fame.
Paris Is Burning
Jennie Livingston · Film · 1991
While Sex and the City captures the social pulse of New York, this documentary provides a deeper, real-world look at the vibrant subcultures and found families that define the city.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Donald Petrie · Film · 2003
If the dating games in Sex and the City kept you hooked, you will enjoy this battle of wills that explores the humor and deception inherent in modern romantic pursuits.
Shortbus
John Cameron Mitchell · Film · 2006
This film mirrors the urban exploration of sexuality found in Sex and the City, focusing on how a group of New Yorkers navigate intimacy and connection in their post-9/11 world.
Series on the same thread
The Golden Girls
Susan Harris · Series · 1985
Much like the core group in Sex and the City, these four women prove that the bond of female friendship is the most important relationship in any stage of life.
Queer As Folk
Daniel Lipman · Series · 2000
Fans of the ensemble dynamics in Sex and the City will appreciate this series, which uses sharp humor to chronicle the evolving personal and professional lives of its close-knit cast.
The Sex Lives of College Girls
Mindy Kaling · Series · 2021
This show updates the Sex and the City formula for a new generation, focusing on how four roommates navigate the intersection of sexual exploration and deep, loyal female friendship.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl
Lucy Prebble · Series · 2007
If you admired the professional and personal candor of Sex and the City, you will find this protagonist's navigation of a double life and career-driven identity both witty and provocative.
Podcasts on the same thread
Le Batard & Friends - South Beach Sessions
Dan Le Batard, Stugotz · Podcast · 2026
Just as Sex and the City humanized its characters through vulnerability, this podcast pulls back the curtain on public figures, offering the same behind-the-scenes intimacy you crave in your media.
Guys We F****d
Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson · Podcast · 2026
This podcast echoes the sex-positive spirit of Sex and the City, utilizing candid humor and feminist discourse to destigmatize conversations about female sexuality and the importance of female bonds.
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Common questions
What order should I watch or read Sex and the City?
The franchise began with the 1998 Sex and the City television show. You can supplement your viewing with the 2002 book Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell, which covers the first four seasons. The 2008 Sex and the City movie and the 2010 Sex and the City 2 film follow the series.
Is Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell an official companion book?
Yes, the 2002 book Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell serves as the official fan bible for the television series. It provides a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the show's production and the winning formula that defined the first four seasons of Sex and the City.
How long has Sex and the City been a television program?
The Sex and the City television program debuted in 1998. The show achieved critical acclaim and national phenomenon status over the course of its run, leading to the release of the 2002 companion book and two feature films, Sex and the City in 2008 and Sex and the City 2 in 2010.
Should I read the book if I have only seen the Sex and the City movies?
If you enjoyed the Sex and the City movies, the 2002 book Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell offers a deeper look at the television series that started it all. It contains behind-the-scenes content that details the glamour, humor, and candor found in the first four seasons of the show.