"The Carrie Diaries" is a coming-of-age television series that serves as a prequel to the popular show Sex and the City. It follows the life of a young Carrie Bradshaw in the 1980s as she navigates high school, friendships, and her budding interest in fashion and writing. Set in New York City, the series explores Carrie's experiences with love, loss, and self-discovery. Throughout the show, she develops her passion for journalism while balancing her relationships with friends like Maggie and Sebastian, ultimately shaping her into the iconic character known from Sex and the City.