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Is Aidan better than Mr Big? 'And Just Like That' fans upset as Carrie Bradshaw asks 'was Big a big mistake'

In the recent episode of 'And Just Like That' Season 2, Carrie opens up to Miranda about her revived relationship with Aidan

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the world of 'Sex and the City', relationships have always been a central theme, and fans have long been invested in the love life of the show's iconic character, Carrie Bradshaw. However, in a recent episode of the spin-off series, 'And Just Like That', a surprising twist left viewers shocked and intrigued.

Sarah Jessica Parker's character raised doubts about her relationship with Mr Big, leaving fans questioning the fate of one of the show's most beloved romances. As Season 2 unfolds, Carrie's reconnection with another great love, Aidan, has sparked a debate among fans whether she should have chosen him all along. The emotional journey of Carrie's love life continues to captivate audiences, making 'And Just Like That' a must-watch for devoted fans and newcomers alike.

Is Aidan better than Mr Big?

In the series premiere of 'And Just Like That', fans were left stunned by the unexpected death of Mr Big (Chris Noth), Carrie's long-time love interest, who had a heart attack while riding a Peloton bike. The loss of Big significantly impacted Carrie, but as the show progresses, she finds herself reconnecting with her other great love, Aidan (John Corbett).

In the recent episode, Carrie opens up to Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) about her revived relationship with Aidan. During the conversation, Carrie ponders whether her past relationship with Mr Big was a mistake, reflecting on her feelings for both men and wondering if she should have chosen differently in the past. "Like I couldn’t or I wouldn’t allow myself to fully go there, just feel... I’m just wondering, was it always there and I just didn’t want to accept it? Miranda... I’ve been asking myself... was Big a big mistake?" Miranda was taken aback by Carrie's contemplation and was left speechless. She responded with, "I still don’t know what to say."

'Carrie wondering if Big was a mistake is WILD to me'

However, fans were not happy with Carrie's statement. One person wrote on Twitter, "I’m sorry but am I the only one is horrified that Carrie said that big might have been a big mistake??? Excuse me??? I don’t like that, not one bit." Another agreed, saying, "Berger? A mistake. Alexander Petrovsky? A mistake. Big? Not a mistake. Especially considering if he weren’t dead she’s still he married." "Literally sobbed when Carrie said Big was a mistake. Never hated a character as much in my life as I did Carrie Bradshaw in that moment," wrote a third.

A fan wrote, " 'I keep asking myself if Big was a big mistake.' CARRIE BRADSHAW. We did not spend 6 seasons, 2 movies, an entire season of the reboot of you grieving him for you to ask this question," with another adding, "Carrie wondering if Big was a mistake is WILD to me. would’ve never thought she would utter those words." A third wrote, "Don’t get me wrong, I love Carrie and Aiden but Big was no mistake. He just wasn’t. He was Carrie’s growth."

'This is an idiotic decision by the writers'

The writers of the reboot faced backlash from fans, who questioned the need for Carrie's remark and expressed their dissatisfaction with it. One user wrote, "I think this is an idiotic decision by the writers! The whole tv series 'Sex and the city' and two feature films Mr. Big was the love of her life, and now it’s just a mistake?!? Damn… And just like that, from a great love into a life-long mistake." "This is what happens when you try to leverage fan service and nostalgia to correct writing, and I’m sad to say it’s not paying off. Carrie & Aiden were never meant to work out and to have her say Big was a mistake means everything prior was a waste," wrote another.