As far as we’re concerned, nothing will ever replace Sex and the City. The combination of the love lessons we learned to the incredible fashion we saw to the hilarious moments we laughed through, Sex and the City has its own magic that will never be surpassed.
Although nothing will ever take the place of this show in our hearts, the good news is there are a bunch of shows out there that can help us to cope without it. Several shows contain similar elements, whether they’re shows about single women living in New York or follow completely different storylines.
The following TV shows resemble Sex and the City in some way, whether it’s because they have themes of sisterhood and female camaraderie, are heavy on laughs and drama, or even star some of the same big names. You should definitely watch them if you miss catching up with Carrie and the girls!
15 The Carrie Diaries Is Essential
If you’re looking for a show that is similar to Sex and the City, you can’t go past The Carrie Diaries. It’s really essential viewing for all Sex and the City fans! The show follows the life of Carrie Bradshaw when she was a young girl just establishing herself in New York.
14 Girls Is Sex And The City’s Successor
Many fans think of Girls as Sex and the City’s successor. Both shows center around a writer who must figure out her life in New York City. The age group of the main characters is a little younger in Girls than in Sex and the City, but the show still touches on similar subjects.
13 Army Wives Has A Similar Female Camaraderie
At first glance, Army Wives seems nothing like Sex and the City. But the show, which follows the lives of a group of army wives, actually has quite a few similarities with Sex and the City. The main feature that both shows have in common is that the central female characters would kill for their friends.
12 See Golden Girls For Another Show About Female Friendship
One of the drawing points of Sex and the City is that it’s all about female friendship. Another show that focuses on female friendship is Golden Girls. Even though it seems like these two shows have nothing else in common, you can even compare the main characters. According to writer Libby Hill, Samantha is Blanche, Charlotte is Rose, Miranda is Sophia, and Carrie is Dorothy.
11 Being Mary Jane Has A Strong Female Lead
Something that a lot of fans love about Sex and the City is the strong female protagonist that is Carrie Bradshaw (even though she makes the worst decisions a lot of the time). Being Mary Jane, which stars Gabrielle Union, also has a strong female lead that viewers will be able to identify with and relate to.
10 Friends Will Give You Even More Laughs Than Sex And The City
Sex and the City shows us what life’s like as a singleton in New York, but it also gives us plenty of laughs. A show that will give you even more laughs is Friends. If you’re missing the comedic aspect of Sex and the City, this classic is a great alternative.
9 Younger Was Also Produced By Darren Star
There will never be another Sex and the City, but our best bet of finding equally amazing shows is turning to the creator of the original. Darren Star, the creator and executive producer of Sex and the City, also created Younger, a show about a woman in her 40s who lies about her age to land a job in publishing.
8 Watch Gossip Girl For The Same New York Setting
When you’re watching Sex and the City, it’s difficult not to become obsessed with the New York City backdrop. To get another dose of sights like Central Park and the MET, watch Gossip Girl. Although there’s not a focus on female camaraderie, it does offer several juicy storylines against the New York skyline.
7 Insecure Has Similar Girl Talk
The thing that many fans miss the most about Sex and the City is the girl talk. You can get your fix of characters venting over brunch or vodka martinis by watching Insecure, a show that features a group of women in Los Angeles weighing in on each other’s lives and relationships.
6 Desperate Housewives Has Even More Drama Than Sex And The City
At times, Sex and the City is heavy on the drama. But even an overly dramatic episode of Sex and the City would equate to a painfully dull day on Wisteria Lane, the fictional street where the women of Desperate Housewives live. Along with having more drama, Desperate Housewives also explores the theme of sisterhood.
5 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce Celebrates Female Friendships
Sex and the City might be about single women finding love but it’s pretty clear by the end that our four main characters value each other as friends and consider each other soulmates. Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, also known as Girlfriends’ Guide to Freedom, celebrates female friendships in the same way.
4 Watch Sensitive Skin To Get Your Dose Of Kim Cattrall
Who doesn’t miss watching Kim Cattrall? While you won’t see Cattrall playing the confident Samantha Jones in the Canadian version of Sensitive Skin, you will see her play Davina—a woman who realizes that she’s not happy with her life as she approaches middle age. It’s a must for anybody who misses this talented actress!
3 Lipstick Jungle Will Satisfy Your Need To Watch Women Figuring Out Their Love Lives In The Big City
Lipstick Jungle is one of the closest shows to Sex and the City when it comes to content. The show features three friends who help each other figure out love and life in New York City. Sound familiar? This is essential for anybody who misses watching Carrie and the girls.
2 The Bold Type Is About Strong Working Women
Although primarily focused on the love lives of its main characters, Sex and the City also features strong working women. That’s why The Bold Type is such a great show to watch for Sex and the City fans. It follows the story of three women who work for the same magazine and develop their friendship in the meantime.
1 Ugly Betty Is Another Patricia Field Show
No show can live up to the fashion that exists on Sex and the City. But Ugly Betty is a great show to start watching if you miss Sex and the City, because Patricia Field also did the costuming. You won’t see high fashion here, but you will see what happens when a fashion outsider gets a job at a trendy magazine.