Sex and the City (1998)
Sex and the City is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
The verdict
Sex and the City is a dependable English series — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 2,203 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. In the UK you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — English drama, leaning comedy, adults only. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Don't watch this if…
- you want something that ends tonight — there are 6 seasons of it
- this is the shared-living-room pick — the certificate is 18
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 2,203 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City tells the story of four best friends, all single and in their late thirties, as they pursue their careers and talk about their sex lives, all while trying to survive the New York social scene.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Darren Star
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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