Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 6, 2025 · Entertainment

Aiden Out? Carrie's New 'Hot Gardener' Sparks Frenzy Among Fans

Fans of And Just Like That ... have turned on Carrie Bradshaw's (Sarah Jessica Parker) lover Aiden Shaw (John Corbett), embracing her new 'hot gardener' instead

CARRIE BRADSHAW'S LOVE LIFE TURNS TO SH*T IN AND JUST LIKE THAT... SEASON 3

Fans of And Just Like That... are officially over Aidan Shaw, and we can't say we blame them! The love life of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) has been turned upside down in the latest season, and it's clear that Aiden (John Corbett) is no longer the man for her. With his lackluster attitude and awkward phone sex antics, Aidan has officially become the most hated man in Manhattan.

The drama unfolded in episode two, "The Rat Race," where Carrie was left frazzled after a swarm of rats took over her garden. But instead of calling on her trusty gardener Ernesto to fix the problem, she decided to reach out to her long-distance beau Aidan. However, it seems that Aiden's communication skills are as rusty as his old truck.

After the premiere episode last week, many were left with an 'ick' following a scene that had Aiden licking his hand in his truck so that he could have phone sex with Carrie

In a cringe-worthy moment, Carrie tried to have phone sex with Aidan, but he politely declined, citing his son Wyatt's presence in the room. But instead of apologizing and making amends, Aidan showed up unannounced at Carrie's doorstep, claiming that he felt "weird" about shutting her down earlier.

Carrie was understandably skeptical, and their awkward reunion only seemed to highlight the problems in their relationship. But just as we thought things couldn't get any worse for Aiden, he managed to turn off his phone after leaving Carrie's apartment, leaving her feeling frustrated and unheard.

Meanwhile, fans of the show are having a field day on social media, with many calling out Aidan for his lackluster behavior. "F**k Aiden," one fan wrote. "He's such a bore. Carrie needs to hook up with the hot gardener."

But in the latest episode, titled The Rat Race, Carrie meets a hunky new landscaper named Adam (Logan Marshall-Dean) who fans hope will be her new beau

And speaking of the hunky landscaper Adam (Logan Marshall-Green), he certainly seems to be capturing Carrie's attention. With his chiseled physique and charming smile, it's no wonder that fans are rooting for him as a potential love interest.

In one particularly swoon-worthy moment, Adam quips about Carrie's destroyed garden, saying "Well, I don't think you need much. What the f**k happened here?" before sharing a tender look with our favorite fashionista.

But despite the drama and romance, And Just Like That... is still tackling some heavy themes in season three. The show continues to grapple with issues like sexuality, gender identity, death, grief, divorce, and substance abuse, making it one of the most talked-about shows on television today.

After episode two aired on Thursday, fans continued to express their dislike for her lover, who was briefly reunited with Carrie before she bumped into her hunky landscaper

With 12 episodes left in the season, fans are eagerly awaiting more drama, romance, and intrigue from the ladies of Manhattan. Will Carrie finally find her happily ever after with Aidan, or will she turn to Adam for a fresh start? One thing's for sure: this season is shaping up to be one wild ride.

AND JUST LIKE THAT... SEASON 3 EPISODE RECAP

Episode 2, "The Rat Race," picks up where the first episode left off, with Carrie navigating her long-distance relationship with Aidan. The drama unfolds when a swarm of rats takes over her garden, and she's forced to reach out to her trusty gardener Ernesto for help.

Amid their long-distance relationship Aiden shows up to Carrie's home unannounced. He tells her he felt 'weird' about how he shut her down during their last conversation

Meanwhile, Aidan shows up unannounced at Carrie's doorstep, claiming that he felt "weird" about shutting her down earlier. Their awkward reunion only seems to highlight the problems in their relationship.

But amidst all the drama, Carrie meets a new love interest in Adam (Logan Marshall-Green), the hunky landscaper who helps her restore her garden. Their chemistry is undeniable, and fans are already shipping them as a couple.

In other news, Charlotte and Lisa team up to get their kids into Ivy League colleges, but things take a turn when they discover that parents at their school are using a special college admissions consultant called Lois Fingerhood, also known as "The Finger."

Carrie had called him trying to have phone sex, but he told her his son was sleeping next to him. Embarrassed, she awkwardly apologized before hanging up

Meanwhile, Miranda gets sucked into watching a reality TV show about dating, and Seema starts dating again after her recent breakup. With all the drama and romance unfolding in Manhattan, it's clear that And Just Like That... is still one of the most talked-about shows on television today.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR SEASON 3?

With 12 episodes left in the season, fans are eagerly awaiting more drama, romance, and intrigue from the ladies of Manhattan. Will Carrie finally find her happily ever after with Aidan, or will she turn to Adam for a fresh start?

After spending the night together, Carrie confronts Aiden about their lack of communication

We know that Kim Cattrall's iconic character Samantha Jones will be returning for at least part of the third season, but we're still waiting on confirmation about some other big cast changes.

Sara Ramirez's non-binary comedian Che Diaz won't be returning this season due to scheduling conflicts, and Karen Pittman's Columbia law professor Nya Wallace is also taking a break. But don't worry, fans - The OC's Logan Marshall-Green and the one and only Patti LuPone will still be making appearances in the new series.

Stay tuned for more updates on And Just Like That... as we count down to the season finale on August 14!

However he comforts her, and tells her she can reach out to him anytime

However, Carrie is left frustrated after she tests their new texting rule, asking him a question about a piece of furniture, and only gets thumbs down emoji in response

Fans called out Aiden for his 'embarrassing' lick on the last episode

They continued to express their frustration with Aiden after the second episode on Thursday, with one writing: 'F**k Aiden. He's such a bore. Carrie needs to hook up with the hot gardener'

Other echoed the sentiment, pleading for Carrie and the gardener to end up together

After Carrie's gardener Ernesto rips out her entire backyard to get rid of rats, she seeks the help of hunky gardener Adam to restore the space

Adam arrives in a T-shirt that highlights his muscular build, leading fans to believe he might catch Carrie's eye

After looking at her garden he sarcastically quips, 'Well, I don't think you need much. What the f**k happened here?'

He then asks her about her ultimate vision for her garden. 'I loved everything as it was, but now that's all changed. So, I don't know what comes next,' she says

'I think that's exciting, not knowing. 'Cause then, what is meant to be has the space to show up,' he replies. They then share a tender look

Earlier in the episode Carrie is seen escaping a horde of rats in a pair of heels

Nicole Ari Parker and Sarita Choudhury returned as the group’s new besties Lisa and Seema. Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Lisa team up as they navigate trying to get their kids into Ivy League collages

They find out that other parents at their children's school are using a special college admissions consultant called Lois Fingerhood. Lisa and Charlotte eventually get Lois to have a talk with their kids, but decide to ditch her after she criticizes their cliché hobbies

Charlotte later catches her daughter making out with a boy at ballet rehearsal

Meanwhile Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) gets sucked into watching a reality TV show about dating that she initially made fun of at work

Elsewhere Seema gets the help of a matchmaker as she starts dating again following her recent breakup