The Carrie Diaries - Carries Leben vor Sex and the City

The mix of friendship, first loves, and self-discovery brought back so many memories. Am I the only one who felt like reliving those days?

Seeing her in a different light made me curious about the creative choices behind her character development. What inspired this version of her?

The fashion and music details really set the scene, but I'm wondering if the time period influenced the themes or character arcs as well.