And Just Like That: Is [spoiler]’s new romance over before it’s began?

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Last week, And Just Like That marked the end of another era-defining relationship. Miranda and Steve are no more with the former in pursuit of a passionate tryst with Che. Is this budding romance doomed for failure before its even began?

Following Carrie and Big’s tragic conclusion, fans had to watch as Miranda uttered those dreaded words to long-time love Steve. She wants a divorce. The revelation comes as no surprise to viewers – or Miranda for that matter. For weeks she has been drilling on to her pals about her desire for excitement and change and she finds it all in Carrie’s boss, Che.

The pair began the revival by sharing flirtatious remarks, lingering looks, sensually shotgunning weed – who said romance is dead? It was hard not to pick up on the implication being left by the writers; something was building between these two. Nothing actually goes any further until episode 5, and just like that, Miranda becomes a fully fledged adulterer.

Following the encounter, Miranda fails at reigniting the spark with Steve but continues to fantasize about her new lover. This is more than a quick romp in the kitchen. This isn’t a mid-life crisis. Miranda is at last discovering her identity and she wants to explore the world with Che tinted glasses.

Are Miranda and Che a mistake on And Just Like That?

In episode 8, she and Che take a huge leap together – they’re falling in love. It could be sweet if not for the weight hanging over their heads; Miranda is still married and Che pointedly assures they are unable to offer anything “traditional” before jetting off to Cleveland. Now, here’s where the other shoe drops. Che was under the influence that Miranda was in an open-marriage and they were wholeheartedly okay with the idea, which begs the question: is Che the monogamous type?

There isn’t much viewers actually know about their personal life so it’d be difficult to pinpoint an answer. However, maybe their offer of non-traditional suggests they are not. That’s not to say they wouldn’t be committed to a relationship with Miranda, just that settling down isn’t entirely within their comfort zone. This would probably throw a damper on things because Miranda certainly doesn’t scream polygamy – perhaps this love affair is too good to be true.

What if Miranda arrives to Cleveland to find Che with someone else? It’s highly plausible she will not be happy, leading to a blow out between the two. They’re still in the honeymoon phase; the spark is intense because it’s unlike something Miranda’s ever experienced; reality might come crashing down sooner than later for her. It could be the push she needs to reevaluate what she really wants out of life; she may even attempt to rekindle the flame with Steve thought it looks unlikely he’ll take her back so freely.

If the theory holds, it’s looking like Miranda will end the series single and figuring out where her path will lead. Thankfully, Harry and Charlotte are still going strong through all the drama so at least there’s some hope to tide us over!

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