Is anyone surprised how "likable" Carrie is in the reboot?

She is much more mellow after Big's death and SJP really knocks it out of the park acting through the grief process. I enjoyed her storylines the most, from taking small steps to going back to the dating scene, being a great aunt to Lily, her friendship with Seema and now a potential friendship with the new girl downstairs. The only thing I didn't like was the podcast so I kind of glad that they barely mention it now. I didn't even mind her stalking Natasha, only to see the nice conversation they finally had at the cafe.

I did wish she was a bit more forceful when talking to Miranda about Steve. She even realized Miranda is like a whole different person "Safe flight, whoever this is!" but didn't really push further. I know she is not as judgemental as Miranda but I think if anyone has a chance to snap Miranda out of this delusion it would be Carrie. Anyway, I think it's such a shame that all the attention of the series went to how badly they destroyed Miranda and no one really talks about some of the good stuff with the reboot esp with Carrie.