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Episode 8 airs; Sunny declines NY job, season 2 renewed.

4/28/2026

Summary

Greg Russo Mentors

HBO aired episode 8 “Nobody Spook It” on April 26, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET, focusing on Greg Russo (Steve Carell) and daughter Katie (Charly Clive).
Greg Russo mentors Tommy while Archie (Phil Dunster) deepens involvement in Sunny’s (Lauren Tsai) pregnancy.
Sunny (Lauren Tsai) rejects a New York job to stay with Archie.
HBO announced a season 2 renewal in April 2026, citing viewership, an 88% Rotten Tomatoes rating, and scheduling episode 9 for May 3 and the finale for May 10, 2026.

Summary

Archie Selfish

The left-leaning review calls Sunny’s decision to remain with Archie a mistake because he refuses to relocate for her New York job.
The piece criticizes Archie for prioritizing his own desires over supporting Sunny’s career ambitions.
It praises Robby Hoffman’s performance as Mo, noting his perfect comedic timing as a standout element.
The reviewer suggests casting Christa Miller as Walt’s former flame at Biotecha, noting her likely unavailability.

History

Historical Context

When HBO ended Sex and the City on February 22 2004, the finale attracted 10.62 million U.S. viewers and earned a 90 % positive rating for its sixth season on Rotten Tomatoes, cementing the network’s reputation for women-centric dramas. This legacy of strong viewership and gender-focused discussion frames critics’ current debate over the new series The Other Half.

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Greg Russo Mentors

HBO aired episode 8 “Nobody Spook It” on April 26, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET, focusing on Greg Russo (Steve Carell) and daughter Katie (Charly Clive).
Greg Russo mentors Tommy while Archie (Phil Dunster) deepens involvement in Sunny’s (Lauren Tsai) pregnancy.
Sunny (Lauren Tsai) rejects a New York job to stay with Archie.
HBO announced a season 2 renewal in April 2026, citing viewership, an 88% Rotten Tomatoes rating, and scheduling episode 9 for May 3 and the finale for May 10, 2026.

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