: For a character defined by her "walk" and her ability to navigate Manhattan, the temporary loss of mobility mirrors her loss of identity as a wife.

: Throughout the episode, the presence of Mr. Big is felt through his absence, highlighting the difficulty of re-entering a social world built for couples. 👠 Evolution of the "Single Girl" Tropes

Critics were divided on this episode, much like the series as a whole.

In the original Sex and the City , being single was an identity of empowerment and choice. In And Just Like That... , being single (for Carrie) is a forced circumstance.