If you loved
Sex and the City
Michael Patrick King · Film · 2008
If you loved Sex and the City, you will appreciate how these stories explore the messy, beautiful complexities of modern adult relationships.
Start with the source
The source
Sex and the City
Darren Star · Series · 1998
Adaptation
Sex and the City 2
Michael Patrick King · Film · 2010
Books on the same thread
Something Borrowed
Emily Giffin · Book · 2005
Explores: Friendship, Moral Dilemma, Infidelity.
Much like the drama found in Sex and the City, this story dives deep into the complicated intersection of female friendship and the messy reality of romantic moral dilemmas.
The Hours
Michael Cunningham · Book · 1998
Explores: Intergenerational trauma, Existential ennui, Queer identity.
While Sex and the City focuses on urban romance, this narrative mirrors the show's commitment to exploring the interior lives and profound existential struggles of women across different generations.
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald · Book · 2004
Explores: American Dream, Social Class, Love and Loss.
You will recognize the familiar themes of wealth, excess, and the search for romantic fulfillment that defined the high-stakes world of Sex and the City in this classic tale.
The Help
Kathryn Stockett · Book · 2009
Shares a thread with Sex and the City: Female Friendship.
Fans of the central bond in Sex and the City will find a similar power in this story about three women navigating social class and their own extraordinary connections.
Series on the same thread
Friends
Marta Kauffman · Series · 1994
Explores: Friendship, Relationships, Coming of Age.
If you cherished the core group dynamic in Sex and the City, you will find comfort in this portrayal of friends navigating life and love in New York City.
How I Met Your Mother
Carter Bays · Series · 2005
Shares 2 threads with Sex and the City: Urban Life, Romantic Comedy.
This series captures the same spirit of nostalgia and group camaraderie found in Sex and the City, focusing on the long journey toward finding a partner in the city.
Sex Education
Laurie Nunn · Series · 2019
Explores: Sexual Awakening, Teenage Angst, Social Awkwardness.
Those who enjoyed the frank, open conversations about intimacy in Sex and the City will appreciate this show's bold, humorous approach to sexual awakening and personal relationship dynamics.
Modern Love
John Carney · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Sex and the City: modern relationships.
These interconnected stories perfectly mirror the romantic highs and lows of Sex and the City, offering a poignant look at the tribulations of love within a modern urban setting.
Podcasts on the same thread
Call Her Daddy
Alex Cooper · Podcast · 2026
Explores: female empowerment, sexual autonomy, brutal honesty.
If you value the empowerment and brutal honesty regarding modern dating found in Sex and the City, this podcast continues those essential conversations with bold, unfiltered, and relatable insights.
Guys We F****d
Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Sex and the City: female friendship.
This podcast echoes the sex-positive, feminist discourse of Sex and the City, providing a candid space for women to discuss their sexuality and personal experiences with genuine, humorous vulnerability.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the Sex and the City franchise in?
You should begin with the Sex and the City television series that premiered in 1998. Following the series, you should watch the 2008 Sex and the City movie, and finally, view the 2010 sequel titled Sex and the City 2 to complete the narrative arc.
Is the 2008 Sex and the City movie based on the book?
The 2008 Sex and the City movie is a continuation of the franchise rather than a direct adaptation of the 2002 Sex and the City book. The film focuses on the wedding of the lead character and the support of her three best friends after she is jilted.
Does the 2008 Sex and the City movie follow the television show?
Yes, the 2008 Sex and the City movie serves as a cinematic follow-up to the Sex and the City television series. It continues the stories of the four main characters as they navigate love and life in New York City years after the show concluded its original run.
Should I read the 2002 Sex and the City book before watching the movies?
You are not required to read the 2002 Sex and the City book to understand the plot of the movies. The 2008 Sex and the City film and its sequel, Sex and the City 2, are primarily extensions of the storyline established in the long-running television series.