[s2e3] The Freak Show Today

: Miranda deals with a "power-dater" who schedules her like an appointment, while Samantha dates a man who enjoys being caught in public, leading to a discussion about where personal boundaries and "freakiness" intersect. Critical Analysis

“The beginning of this episode is so cringe. The way she's sat in the cinema smiling into her popcorn and sighing. She doesn't come across as happy at all she comes across as desperately trying to convince herself she's okay with being alone.” Reddit · r/sexandthecity · 3 years ago [S2E3] The Freak Show

Critics and fans often cite this episode as a quintessential example of the show's early focus on being "outsiders and misfits" within a glamorous New York social class. : Miranda deals with a "power-dater" who schedules

Reviewers and fans often reflect on the episode's portrayal of dating anxieties: She doesn't come across as happy at all

: Carrie begins dating a man named Ben who seems perfect. However, her own insecurities lead her to believe there must be a "freak" hidden inside him. She eventually sabotages the relationship by obsessively searching his apartment for evidence of weirdness while he is asleep.