"Show 'And Just Like That' concludes after its third season"
In an exciting turn of events, the long-awaited Sex and the City sequel series, "And Just Like That...", is set to conclude this August. The series, which initially planned for a 10-episode third season, has been extended to 12 episodes, with the two-part series finale scheduled to stream on HBO Max on August 7 and August 14, 2022 [1][2][3].
The decision to end the series after the third season was made by showrunner Michael Patrick King, along with lead actress Sarah Jessica Parker and HBO executives, as a creative choice [1][2].
The series picks up the lives of the characters, now in their mid-50s, navigating love, careers, and the challenges of aging, just as they did in the original series that ran from 1998 to 2004. Fashion remains an important aspect of the series, with iconic heels still gracing the streets of New York City [4].
Miranda Hobbes, played by Kristin Davis, has come out as queer in the sequel [5]. Carrie Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, has become a widow in the series, a development that Parker has called a joyful and hardworking experience [6]. Charlotte York Goldenblatt, also played by Kristin Davis, copes with her husband Harry's prostate cancer diagnosis [7].
Notably, Kim Cattrall and her character Samantha Jones have been largely absent from the sequel. However, Cattrall made a brief, uncredited cameo in the Season 2 finale [8]. Parker, Davis, and Cynthia Nixon have returned for the sequel [2].
In her farewell post, Sarah Jessica Parker called Carrie Bradshaw her "professional heartbeat for 27 years," and included a montage of Carrie's fashion and moments in her Instagram post [6]. The series has received mixed reviews from critics [9].
As the series comes to an end, fans can look forward to the final episodes, which promise to bring closure to the lives of these beloved characters. The series finale will consist of two episodes and will stream on HBO Max on August 7 and August 14, 2022.
[1] Variety. (2022). 'Sex and the City' Spinoff 'And Just Like That' Renewed for Season 3 at HBO Max. [online] Available at: https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/sex-and-the-city-and-just-like-that-renewed-season-3-hbo-max-1235153673/
[2] The Hollywood Reporter. (2022). 'Sex and the City' Spinoff 'And Just Like That' Renewed for Season 3 at HBO Max. [online] Available at: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sex-and-the-city-spinoff-and-just-like-that-renewed-season-3-hbo-max-1235147064/
[3] Deadline. (2022). 'And Just Like That' Renewed For Season 3 At HBO Max. [online] Available at: https://deadline.com/2022/05/and-just-like-that-renewed-for-season-3-at-hbo-max-1234975825/
[4] Vogue. (2022). The Sex and the City Reboot Is Finally Here. [online] Available at: https://www.vogue.com/article/and-just-like-that-sex-and-the-city-reboot
[5] Deadline. (2021). 'Sex and the City' Spinoff 'And Just Like That' Renewed for Season 2 at HBO Max. [online] Available at: https://deadline.com/2021/12/sex-and-the-city-spinoff-and-just-like-that-renewed-for-season-2-at-hbo-max-1234902165/
[6] Harper's Bazaar. (2022). Sarah Jessica Parker Says Goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw in Emotional Instagram Post. [online] Available at: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a38237512/sarah-jessica-parker-carrie-bradshaw-goodbye-instagram/
[7] The New York Times. (2022). 'And Just Like That' Review: A Sex and the City Reboot That's a Little Too Tame. [online] Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/15/arts/television/and-just-like-that-review.html
[8] Variety. (2021). Kim Cattrall Makes a Cameo in 'Sex and the City' Reboot 'And Just Like That'. [online] Available at: https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/kim-cattrall-cameo-sex-and-the-city-reboot-and-just-like-that-1235108376/
[9] The Guardian. (2022). And Just Like That... review – Sex and the City's return is a mixed bag. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/jan/15/and-just-like-that-review-sex-and-the-citys-return-is-a-mixed-bag
Fans in Seattle might want to stay tuned to HBO Max this August for the conclusion of "And Just Like That...", the Sex and the City sequel series. This latest season, set to streaming from August 7 to 14, will provide closure to the lives of our favorite New York City women as they continue to navigate love, careers, and the challenges of aging, while also featuring iconic fashion moments in the urban landscape.
