HBO has officially announced that the reboot of the iconic 90s and early 2000s series Sex and the City, titled And Just Like That, will conclude following its third season.
In a recent Instagram post, showrunner Michael Patrick King shared his reflections on writing the final episode, stating, “it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop.”
The comedy-drama series, inspired by the iconic catchphrase of its heroine Carrie Bradshaw, chronicles the romantic escapades of three of the four original characters as they navigate their 50s in New York City.
The highly anticipated two-part finale has yet to be broadcast. King stated that the cast and crew chose to delay the announcement until now to ensure that the term ‘final’ did not detract from the enjoyment of the season.
Sarah Jessica Parker, known for her role as Bradshaw, recently posted a photo montage highlighting moments from both series. She reflected on the character’s significant impact on her life, stating that Bradshaw had “dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years,” but now she feels that “this chapter [is] complete.”
She remarked that And Just Like That “was all joy, adventure and the greatest kind of hard work alongside the most extraordinary talent.”
“I will never forget,” Parker stated. “We anticipate that viewers will enjoy these concluding two episodes just as much as the production team does.”
Kristin Davis, who portrays Charlotte York, expressed her sorrow in a post: “I am profoundly sad.”
The franchise, which originated from the columns and books authored by Candace Bushnell, had previously been adapted into two films and a prequel miniseries before the airing of And Just Like That.
Consequently, fans are likely anticipating the possibility of another dramatisation or spin-off in development.
King stated that “the ongoing storytelling of the Sex and the City universe is coming to an end”.
According to Samba TV, a viewing data tracker, the viewership of And Just Like That has seen a steady decline over its three seasons. The inaugural episode attracted 1.1 million households across the United States, while the most recent installment garnered fewer than half that number.
The reboot has faced significant criticism, particularly regarding its efforts to diversify the cast. Elle magazine reported that this “fell flat,” while The Guardian described it as a “heavy-handed overcompensation” aimed at “atoning for SATC’s history of racial cluelessness.”
Viewers have identified apparent plot holes, notably the instance of one main character’s father seemingly dying on two separate occasions.
The final season of And Just Like That introduced a significant change, as the character Che Diaz, labelled the “worst character on TV” by The Daily Beast, was replaced by a new character affiliated with the BBC.
Viewers have expressed their opinions on the conclusion of the series through comments posted under the announcements made by the cast and crew.
One individual expressed a desire for the show to continue until all the characters found themselves in assisted living and retirement communities in West Palm Beach.
There is a strong desire for continuity. “We aim for improvement,” shared another user.
