Aidan Shaw's Return: 'Sex And The City' Love Story Revisited!

Could Carrie Bradshaw's "one that got away" finally be the one? Aidan Shaw's return to the "Sex and the City" universe in "And Just Like That..." has reignited a passionate debate about whether some loves are worth revisiting, even after years of separation and heartbreak.

Aidan Shaw, portrayed by John Corbett, occupies a unique space in the hearts of "Sex and the City" fans. He's the sensitive, dependable furniture designer who offered Carrie a love that was grounded and real, a stark contrast to the tumultuous passion she shared with Mr. Big (Chris Noth). Their relationship, though ultimately unsuccessful, left an indelible mark on both characters and the series as a whole. First introduced to viewers through an ad spotted by Carrie and Stanford Blatch, Aidan quickly became a significant figure in Carrie's life. Their first date, sparked after Aidan's dog Pete made a move on Carrie, revealed an immediate point of contention: Aidan's aversion to Carrie's smoking habit, a seemingly small detail that foreshadowed larger compatibility issues.