How Sex and the City creators cleverly incorporated negative feedback into iconic scenes that defined the series.
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Turning criticism into content
Critics said it. Writers used it. Genius move!
When life gives you lemons, make TV gold. The SATC team didn’t just hear criticism—they wrote it into the script.
Smart thinking that turned viewer complaints into memorable moments we still quote today.
PODCAST REVELATIONS
Charlotte spills the tea on writer tactics
Kristin Davis recently shared on her “Are You a Charlotte?” podcast how the show’s creators cleverly incorporated negative feedback.
With guest Molly Price (Susan Sharon), she revealed the writers’ sneaky strategy that made the show even better.
ADDRESSING THE CRITICISM HEAD-ON
“All we talk about is men!” became Miranda’s line
Remember when Miranda dramatically announced she wouldn’t sit around discussing men anymore?
That wasn’t just character development—it was the writers acknowledging real criticism.
They took the “women only talk about men” complaint and turned it into a pivotal moment.
AUTHENTIC CONVERSATIONS
Do women really talk like that? Yes and no
Early critics questioned if women actually discussed intimate topics so openly.
believes they do, though maybe with different vocabulary.
As Price wisely noted, “We’re not doing a documentary… we’re doing a comedy.”
THE CRITIC’S CRITIC
Failed actors or brilliant observers?
When Price jokingly called critics “failed actors,” Davis couldn’t help but laugh.
The show’s first NYT review called its dialogue “not kind but… true”—proving that even critics recognized the authentic core beneath the glossy surface.