WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for And Just Like That..., available now on HBO Max.

Many great things can be said about And Just Like That... in general and Che Diaz in particular. Introduced as Carrie's new co-host to a podcast that modernizes the relationship column Carrie used to write, the character is presented as a witty, successful stand-up comedian who provokes a rejuvenated outlook on life in both Carrie and her friend Miranda. Yet at the same time, as the series progresses, it's clear Che is not as perfect as they seem. And that's a good thing.

There seems to be a darker edge to the polished façade the audience has been privy to, and the series could well be building toward showing that Che is not as flawless as they seem. If their character seems familiar, it may be because Che's biggest problems are Big problems.

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Che's arrival to the series proved refreshing in a lot of ways. As a smart, successful and overall charismatic character it came as little wonder that the other characters enjoyed them from the get go. In the landscape of ideas that the franchise represents, the prominence of a nonbinary voice immediately provided much-needed perspective in a largely homogenous cast. But as a character there should be a whole lot more to Che than just checking a box, and that seems to be exactly what the show understands at hinting at Che's emerging flaws..

Rather than being the perfect, funny and constantly morally righteous figure they appear to be at the start of the series, the more And Just Like That... unfolds the more Che's own self-centered nature and disregard for others becomes apparent. This came to a head in the latest episode when Miranda and Che have a chance meeting wherein Miranda confessed she was hurt that Che never followed up on a direct message Miranda sent them following their hookup three months prior. Che blows it off, saying they get so many messages they must have missed it, and the lovesick Miranda proves too puppy-eyed to look at the dismissal critically. If the interaction sounds familiar, it may be because it's eerily reminiscent of Carrie and Big.

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Mr. Big was Carrie's dream guy throughout the original series, and much like Che he arrived in seeming perfection that hid deeper flaws. Both Big and Che are equal parts charming and arrogant, as invigorating to those around them as inconsiderate, and seem to come and go at their leisure. Big growing out of those flaws became his main arc throughout the original series, and Che may be at the beggining of a quite similar story.

The series still has some ways to go, but recognizing the flaws Che thus far hints at is a crucial part in sticking the landing on the character's arc. Thus far, Che provided the motivation for Miranda to recognize her discontent with the routine of her life and her marriage. Yet for Che it seems to simply be a fling, casual fun to indulge in when convenient. It's imperfections that make characters interesting, and And Just Like That... has an important opportunity to recognize Che's flaws in order to give them dimension. Ignoring that leaves them as less a character and more an inciting incident.

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Mirroring Big's arc is a clever move as well, because it does exactly what a sequel should do in putting a fresh twist on an old classic. Big was a daunting presence in the original series from the very first episode, but he changed as a character thanks to his moral growth leading up to his death at the start of And Just Like That...

By mimicking his arc with Che, the sequel series manages to recapture the feel and rhythm of its predecessor. Detractors of the sequel who loved the original are encouraged to look more closely. The shoes of the new series sure may look different, but the sole is still the same.

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