Shows like Sex and the City

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I used to live SATC back in the day (hated the films and I'm not watching the new series). The reason I loved it was the characters were older late 20s/30s and well written and I loved the friendship between them. Are there any similar shows out there. I find that most shows have very young females in the lead and I just can't warm to them. I also love that it was filmed a lot on the streets of New York rather than a film set which gave a realness to it.

Any suggestions as to what I might like?

Harlem on Prime has a very SATC vibe but still feels fresh.

Second vote for Harlem, it's got the perfect SATC vibe. I think i'm going to watch it again.

Have you seen Fleabag? Not too similar to SATC but has the kind of main actor you're looking for. And it's brilliant.

Lipstick Jungle, based on the book by Candace Bushnell.

Girls with Lena Dunham.

Oh I was going to suggest Emily in Paris but she is very young.

Bit of an off the wall suggestion but The Good Place has Kristen Bell as a very funny and empowering female lead.

Just seen Fleabag suggested upthread - spot on suggestion!

I am rewatching satc and enjoying it. Like you hated the films and am watching the latest but not really enjoying. Thanks for Harlem recommendation.
I like the friendship aspect and honestly am struggling to think of anything similar and I watch a LOT of TV.

The Bold Type on Netflix. They're young though but they all have a real feminist vibe compared to SATC

Emily in Paris is funny , abit bonkers, eclectic fashion, strong female characters. Emily looks young in it but is actually late 20s. ( 29 I think) There are other great characters in it who are older. It's got abit of everything.

@Chosenonesneakymincepie

The Bold Type on Netflix. They're young though but they all have a real feminist vibe compared to SATC

I love The Bold Type! The new/final series must be due here soon 😊

You might like Shrill, it's on iPlayer.

Younger

Emily in Paris is okay.

Call My Agent is brilliant

Dead to Me - the two female leads are in their 40's and it's a great show.

Big Litte Lies - awesome show!!! Highly recommend it. All the female leads are mums in their late 30's/ 40's. Cannot recommend it enough!

And in Big Little Lies has the friendship and drama of al the female leads plus a bit of murder!

@Burnt0utMum

Younger

Oh heck yeah!! Loved the bones of this! I want to be Sutton Foster as a grown up! (Nearing 44!)

A random shout but I really enjoyed Home for Christmas on Netflix - it's Norwegian with subtitles, but it did make me smile.

Don't write off the new series, I hate the films but don't understand the hate for it, I'm really enjoying it

I always recommend The Good Wife, it's my perfect show.

It takes a little while for the female friendships to develop but it is full of female leads, lots of other interesting cameos, and is just really really good.

A top quality legal drama. And Mr Big is in it, though he's not a main character. He plays a similar role to SATC actually: sometimes despised, sometimes irrelevant, occasionally charming husband of a lead female

Maybe not quite the same but approx same era - This Life. Absolutely loved it and will rewatch one day. But it’s equal male/female focus so may not be what you want.

Try firefly lane if you have Netflix

Another vote for Shrill on IPlayer

Definitely Harlem. It's like a modern day SATC. I really enjoyed it

Another vote for Good Wife (as well as Good Fight, the spin off), and Call My agent. I also liked good girls revolt on prime (cancelled after one season sadly)

Jane the virgin