If you loved
Sex and the City
Amy Sohn · Book · 2002
If you loved Sex and the City, you crave that signature blend of candid female friendship, urban dating culture, and unapologetic self-discovery.
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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
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Robert Rodriguez · Film · 2005
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Revenge, Corruption.
If Sex and the City hit, Sin City shares the thread.
City of God
Fernando Meirelles · Film · 2002
Explores: Poverty and Violence, Cycle of Crime, Lost Innocence.
If Sex and the City hit, City of God shares the thread.
When Harry Met Sally...
Film · 1989
Explores: Friendship vs Romance, Gender Dynamics, Unrequited Love.
Like Sex and the City, this film navigates the complex tension between friendship and romance, offering a witty, quintessential exploration of modern relationship dynamics in a bustling city environment.
Singin' in the Rain
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Explores: Hollywood history, transition to talkies, show business.
If Sex and the City hit, Singin' in the Rain shares the thread.
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Friends
Marta Kauffman · Series · 1994
Explores: Friendship, Relationships, Coming of Age.
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The Sex Lives of College Girls
Mindy Kaling · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Sex and the City: Female friendship.
You will recognize the spirit of Sex and the City in this show, which captures the messy, hormonal, and deeply honest realities of female friendship and sexual exploration.
Sex Education
Laurie Nunn · Series · 2019
Explores: Sexual Awakening, Teenage Angst, Social Awkwardness.
While set in high school, this series echoes the candid, sex-positive conversations found in Sex and the City, focusing on the awkward but vital journey of understanding human relationship dynamics.
How I Met Your Mother
Carter Bays · Series · 2005
Explores: Friendship, Dating, Nostalgia.
This show shares the DNA of Sex and the City, centering on a tight group of friends whose lives are defined by their quest for love and personal growth.
Podcasts on the same thread
Guys We F****d
Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Sex and the City: female friendship.
This podcast channels the same unapologetic, sex-positive energy that made Sex and the City a cultural touchstone, prioritizing female autonomy and the importance of candid conversations about modern intimacy.
Call Her Daddy
Alex Cooper · Podcast · 2026
Explores: female empowerment, sexual autonomy, brutal honesty.
Fans of Sex and the City will appreciate this podcast for its brutal honesty and focus on female empowerment, mirroring the show's commitment to dissecting the complexities of modern dating.
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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 series. Following the show, you can read the 2002 book Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell. The story continues on screen with the 2008 Sex and the City movie and the 2010 sequel Sex and the City 2.
Is Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell a novel?
No, the 2002 book Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell is not a novel. It serves as a fan bible that provides a comprehensive behind the scenes look at the first four seasons of the Sex and the City television program.
How long did the original Sex and the City television show run before the book was released?
The Sex and the City television series premiered in 1998. By the time the book Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell was published in 2002, the show had completed four critically acclaimed seasons of its run.
Are the movies Sex and the City and Sex and the City 2 based on the book?
The 2008 movie Sex and the City and the 2010 movie Sex and the City 2 are film continuations of the original television series. The 2002 book Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell is a separate behind the scenes guide rather than a source for the film plots.