A teenage Carrie Bradshaw navigates high school life in 1980s Connecticut, exploring her ambitions, friendships, and romantic relationships as she begins to discover her passion for writing and fashion. Following the death of her mother, she juggles her home life with her father and sisters whilst pursuing an internship in New York City that opens up an exciting and glamorous new world. The series serves as a prequel to Sex and the City, charting the formative experiences that shape the iconic character audiences would later recognise.