Farewell to Carrie Bradshaw: 'And Just Like That' to Conclude After Season 3 on HBO Max
In a surprising turn of events, the creators of the beloved HBO Max series, "And Just Like That", have announced that the upcoming third season will be its last. The decision was made by the showrunner, Michael Patrick King, along with Sarah Jessica Parker, Casey Bloys, and Sarah Aubrey from HBO.
"And Just Like That" made its debut in 2021 as a direct sequel to the original series, which first aired on HBO in 1998. The show reunited three of the core four women from "Sex and the City" - Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis. It is the second overall spinoff, following 2013's "The Carrie Diaries."
The series, which streams on HBO Max, has been a hit with viewers, offering a modernized take on the lives of Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, and Charlotte York. The final season will consist of 12 episodes, an extension from the original 10, and will culminate in a two-part finale.
Michael Patrick King, who is also the showrunner, writer, and director of "And Just Like That", revealed that while writing the last episode, it felt like a "wonderful place to stop." The creators felt that the story's conclusion was a fitting endpoint for the series.
Regarding future plans for the 'Sex and the City' universe, no concrete new projects or spin-offs beyond this finale have been announced. The focus appears to be on concluding the story with "And Just Like That" season 3, which serves as a continuation and modernized final chapter for the original characters.
The characters of "And Just Like That" have been let into viewers' homes and hearts over many years. The news of the final season was withheld until now to avoid the word 'final' overshadowing the enjoyment of watching the season. Fans are encouraged to tune in for the final episodes to see how the story unfolds for Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte.
Unfortunately, Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha Jones, did not return as a lead in "And Just Like That." The absence of Samantha will no doubt leave a void in the series, but the creators have promised to provide a satisfying conclusion to the story.
[1] Variety. (2023, March 11). 'And Just Like That' Season 3 Will Be Its Final Season. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/and-just-like-that-season-3-final-season-1235279246/
[2] Deadline. (2023, March 11). 'And Just Like That' Season 3 To Be Final Season With 12 Episodes. Retrieved from https://deadline.com/2023/03/and-just-like-that-season-3-final-season-12-episodes-hbo-max-1235271063/
Movies-and-TV shows like "And Just Like That" and other entertaining HBO Max series continue to provide viewers with thoughtful and engaging content in the realm of entertainment. Fans of the 'Sex and the City' universe should look forward to the upcoming final season of "And Just Like That," as it offers a polished conclusion to the beloved characters' stories.
