‘And Just Like That…’ Season 2, Episode 3 Recap

I don’t even think I commented on the Miranda + Che relationship at all last week because I really think Che is such a caricature of a person on this show. It just annoys me so much every time they appear on screen. So when they had that blowup on the studio lot after Miranda’s phone went off during Che’s taping, I was like, “Oh yay, now Miranda’s gonna go back to New York, and they’re going to break up.” But no. Miranda said some MEAN stuff, though, in that fight. “I had my own family scene, and it was real!” I literally screamed DAMN, MIRANDA! Che obviously was really having a hard time with that scene with her TV dad Tony Danza — and those emotions were not just for the TV screen. That part actually did feel real. So I kinda found myself being on Che’s side in this. Even though… I want them to break up. — Erin

As a New Yorker who also unapologetically adores Los Angeles, I didn’t love the whole “let’s move an N.Y.C.-based character to L.A. only to have them discover they’re miserable” trope for Samantha in the first movie, and I don’t love it for Miranda now. Both cities have their merits and complement one another. Also, I wanted Che to have more empathy, given the situation with Brady and the fact that Miranda uprooted her life to be with them. Proud to see Miranda stand up for herself, too. – Curtis

That’s a good point, Curtis. I was literally screaming at both of them but was definitely happy for any reason to get Miranda back to New York. Sorry, Brady. — Erin

Agree with both of you, though I also felt genuinely bad for Che when Miranda’s phone went off and ruined that big scene. I get Miranda was in a tricky situation, needing to be in contact with Brady while also supporting Che and being there for the sitcom taping. But man, what a shitty moment. Not Miranda’s finest hour. — Marina