Sarah Jessica Parker openly discusses the factors that led her to decide that it was the right moment to conclude the series "And Just Like That..."
In a statement shared on social media platforms, the showrunner, Michael Patrick King, announced the end of HBO Max's "And Just Like That…" (Sex and the City revival) on August 1, 2025. The third season, consisting of 12 episodes, will conclude on Aug. 14.
The series, which has a dedicated fan base, has received a mixed to negative critical response overall. Critics and some viewers have found key issues with the show, particularly in terms of narrative and character consistency. The absence of Samantha Jones, played by Kim Cattrall, and changes to the main characters' personalities have been perceived as jarring by longtime fans.
The writing has been criticized for neglecting character development, such as that of Miranda Hobbes, played by Cynthia Nixon. Audience reviews on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes describe the third season as "unwatchable ridiculous uninteresting babble" and consider the continuation a "money grab and a waste of time" compared to the original "Sex and the City" series.
Critics have also pointed out the seemingly glaring plot holes present across multiple episodes of the series. In an oddly prescient review, Los Angeles Times critic Mary McNamara wrote that the characters in the series behaved as if they had done a "Freaky Friday" switch with 13-year-olds.
Despite this, the show concluded on a note that its creators felt fitting, with a two-part finale, and heartfelt reflections from Sarah Jessica Parker on her long association with the character Carrie Bradshaw and the series overall. Parker wrote on Instagram that Carrie Bradshaw has dominated her professional heartbeat for 27 years.
Kristin Davis, who played Charlotte York Goldenblatt, expressed her sadness about the conclusion of the series and expressed love for the cast, crew, and fans. Cynthia Nixon, who reprised her role as Miranda Hobbes in the sequel, also shared her thoughts on the series' conclusion.
While the mixed reception of "And Just Like That..." in its third season might have contributed to its conclusion, the showrunner and lead actress Sarah Jessica Parker expressed gratitude and a sense of closure in ending the series with this season. However, from a critical standpoint, the reception points to a disappointing evolution of the legacy series that failed to fully meet fan and critical expectations.
Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha Jones in the original series, was not a part of the principal cast in "And Just Like That..." but made a cameo in Season 2."
- Critics and viewers have expressed disappointment with the failing plotline and character development in the timely TV shows 'And Just Like That…' (Sex and the City revival), particularly in the third season, which was recently concluded.
- The syndicated-Huffpost publication has published several articles critiquing the movie-and-TV entertainment piece 'And Just Like That…', mentioning its lack of women's content representation and progressiveness.
- Despite receiving negative reviews, 'And Just Like That…' has captured the hearts of a loyal LGBTQ fan base, with some commending the show for contemporary representation in the dramatic TV genre.
- With the end of 'And Just Like That…', one might wonder about the prospects of a fresh and engaging LGBT TV show that truly resonates with both fans and critics.
