What I’m Watching: And Just Like That

And Just Like That: Season 1, Episode 7 “Sex and the Widow” (B+)

Opening with Carrie writing through all the seasons in her window suggested the passage of time, but it doesn’t feel like all that much has changed. I recognized Ashlie Atkinson from her far more terrifying role on “Mr. Robot” as Carrie’s editor Amanda, who wanted to push her to add an element of hope that just wasn’t part of Carrie’s mindset into the book. Oprah being interested is a big deal, and of course she wants her to go on a date and start thinking about a new chapter. Seema was all over making her a dating profile, and her first match seemed to be a good fit. I almost didn’t recognize Jon Tenney from “The Closer” as Peter, better known as Professor Puke, and I’m glad that he ultimately bid more on Carrie after Charlotte bid against herself and then Carrie threw her own higher number in, which was quite awkward. Harry and Charlotte taking on Herbert and Lisa in tennis doubles was a fun opportunity for both couples to see the uncomfortable nature of their public fighting, with Herbert and Lisa returned when he tried to abandon her during the auction after talking down to her all night. Miranda’s text about Nya not being pregnant being read aloud was unfortunate, and that father whose baby she almost hit was not happy with her at all. Miranda’s attempt to recreate the excitement she felt with Che with Steve failed miserably, and she got out the energy she needed by seeing Che again in a planned context, though she’s only making her attraction stronger and impossible to resist repeating.