In my last post I made a few comments that I would like to explain further. I mentioned how the shows target audience is women. How could it not be women? The show is based on the points of view of four friends who interact on a regular bases and discuss their trials and tribulations, which for the most part happen to revolve around men. A website I found, www.hbo.com/city/cast/crew/amy_harris.shtml, interviewed one of the producers, a female. She writes these episodes from her own personal experiences as a woman, whether that story line comes from a fabulous date or a bad break up she has had! I also read many reviews about the show online, one website being, www.mouthshut.com/review/sex_and_the_city.html. It is clear from this that the majority of viewers are women, who say they can identify themselves with the different characters and situations on the show.
To state that women are the primary intended audience, is not to say that they are the only audience. Of course it is appealing to some men, whether they are straight or gay. Some of my fellow classmates have stated that they have male friends and even a dad who watches the show, albeit for different reasons! I don't believe some men can't or don't enjoy the show, after all it is entertaining. Carrie's gay friend Bradford who features in the show fairly regularly, probably attracts gay men who are interested in how the show portrays the sagas of gay dating in the modern era. Mr Big's character, who is greatly afraid of commitment, may draw in guys who can relate to that mentality! Some men may even want to gain some insight into how women think about and perceive men so they(the men) can relate better to women. The show also incorporates the latest "in" and "hip" real live places to hang out in New York City, and the general lifestyle of a fast paced city that can appeal to either sex.
No matter who you are, if you watch and enjoy the show, I believe that you can take something from it, whether it pertains to your own real life experiences or those of someone you know. Personally, it makes me think about things in my life that I can relate to on the show and even learn from. It is unhinged and does not hold back on any aspect of love, which I think is in sync with the crazy fast paced world we live in today. I think it is great to throw these issues out there, so people can derive their own conclusions as to what it all means. I could be writing for days if I were to go through all the topics, problems, and confusions addressed from the four women's different standpoints on the show. My main point is that for many of us (mainly women), whether you identify with Charlotte, Carrie, Samantha, Miranda or even Mr. Big, they can help answer a lot of questions that we face in today's world of love and courtship.