Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 18, 2025 · Entertainment

And Just Like That: Who’s Winning the ‘Biggest Dummy’ Showdown?

Fans of And Just Like That season 3 were left furious following episode 8, as they accused the show's mainstay characters of vying to be the 'biggest dummy'

SATC SHOCKER: Aidan's Back, But is He Really Worth It?!

The latest episode of And Just Like That... has left fans FURIOUS! Carrie Bradshaw and Miranda Hobbes are at odds over who can be the biggest dummy, while Aidan Shaw's sudden reappearance has everyone talking.

In episode 8, titled "Happily Ever After," Carrie reunites with her on-again, off-again beau Aidan, but things quickly take a turn for the toxic. Aidan reveals his jealousy over Carrie's new relationship with handsome British writer Duncan Reeves and manipulates her into canceling their writing session. Fans are calling him out for being "insecure and toxic" - and we can't agree more!

The episode, titled 'Happily Ever After', saw Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) reunite with boyfriend Aidan Shaw (John Corbett)

Meanwhile, Miranda is struggling to come to terms with her past drinking habits. After Joy leaves a bottle of rum at her apartment, Miranda starts questioning whether she's really an alcoholic or just drinking due to her unhappy marriage. But when Charlotte stops her from having a sip of champagne, fans are left wondering: what's going on with this supposed "recovery" story?

FANS ARE FURIOUS!

As the episode aired, Twitter was ablaze with reactions. One viewer wrote: "Miranda and Carrie in a race for biggest dummy is crazy to watch." Another chimed in: "Why is Carrie still into Aidan!? He's clearly toxic and manipulative!" And don't even get us started on Aidan's sudden reappearance - one fan summed it up perfectly: "Carrie just go hang out with your hot neighbor. Send Aidan back to the woods."

Despite having a long-distance relationship since Aiden moved to Virginia to be present for his children, he suddenly showed up to surprise Carrie at her New York apartment

THE SATC CIRCLE IS BACK!

The show, which premiered in December 2021, has been making waves with its exploration of hot topics like sexuality, gender identity, death, grief, divorce, and drug use. With only three episodes left in season 3, fans are eagerly anticipating Samantha's highly-anticipated return - but will Che Diaz make another appearance? Only time will tell!

BUT WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON WITH AIDAN AND CARRIE?!

However, after spending the night together, he revealed his jealousy over her relationship with handsome downstairs neighbor, writer Duncan Reeves (Jonathan Cake), and 'manipulated' Carrie to cancel their writing session, prompting fans to label him 'insecure and toxic'

As the episode came to a close, Carrie seemed to be under Aidan's spell once again. But is she really ready to rekindle their romance? And what about Duncan - are they just friends or something more?! Fans are left wondering: will Carrie finally wake up and smell the coffee (or should we say, the rum)?

STAY TUNED FOR MORE AND JUST LIKE THAT... SHOCKS!

The first season of And Just Like That... premiered in 2021, and with a total of 12 episodes in season 3, there's still plenty to come. Stay tuned for more juicy gossip, scandalous plot twists, and drama-filled moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Meanwhile, after her love interest Joy (Dolly Wells) left rum at her apartment, Miranda questioned her alcoholism, suggesting her prior drinking stemmed from an unhappy marriage

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'Miranda and Carrie in a race for biggest dummy is crazy to watch,' one viewer wrote on X after the episode aired

'Why is Carrie still into Aidan!?' one fans asked, as others also expressed frustration with Carrie for trying to make the relationship work

Meanwhile others questioned Miranda's logic and wondered why she didn't tell Joy she was an alcoholic

Elsewhere in the episode Aiden suggested he and Carrie should invite Duncan to dinner. However, Carrie firmly turned down the offer

He also questioned what they talk about in their sessions. 'We just talk about work,' she replied. 'I find that hard to believe,' he said

Meanwhile Miranda attempted to convince Carrie and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) that she doesn't have an alcohol problem. 'Maybe I'm not an alcoholic. Maybe I'm just alcohol-ish'

Later she nearly had a sip of champagne but Charlotte stopped her. She also reached for a bottle of rum later on in the episode, but in the end doesn't drink it

There will be 12 episodes in And Just Like That¿ season 3, with the last on August 14

The original Sex and the City ran for six seasons, airing on HBO from 1998 until 2004; Cynthia, Kristin, Sarah and Kim Cattrall pictured in a promotional photo from 1999