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The popular television series 'Sex and the City', which started in the USA in 1998 and in Germany in 2001, has come to an end with the conclusion of the sequel series 'And Just Like That...' [1][2]. The showrunner, Michael Patrick King, has announced that the ongoing storytelling of the 'Sex and the City' universe is now complete [1].
However, Sarah Jessica Parker, who played the iconic character Carrie Bradshaw, has hinted at the possibility of future projects, stating "so who knows?" [1]. As of now, there are no official announcements for new films or series continuing the 'Sex and the City' franchise.
The original series, which was based on the books of sex columnist Candace Bushnell, became a worldwide sensation around the turn of the millennium and was award-winning, eventually becoming a cult [2]. It featured four main characters: Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Charlotte York (Kristin Davis), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), and Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) [5].
The departure of Kim Cattrall from the series was not voluntary, with new information suggesting that she left due to creative differences [6]. The third season of 'And Just Like That...' had mixed reviews, and viewer numbers declined compared to the previous seasons [7].
Some fans watched 'And Just Like That...' as a "hate-watch", while real fans of the four friends from 'Sex and the City' were deeply disappointed by the sequel series. Criticism was particularly directed towards the lack of exploration of how sex changes as characters age, a theme that was praised in the original series for its frank discussions of sex among thirty-something women [4].
The future of the 'Sex and the City' franchise remains uncertain, with any future developments likely depending on the creative team's vision and fan interest. The final episode of 'And Just Like That...' will be released on August 14 in the USA and August 15 in Germany [8]. The owner of Carrie's apartment building in the West Village even requested a gate for the staircase due to an influx of visitors [9].
Fans of 'Sex and the City' still hope that the series will continue, but for now, they can only wait and see what the future holds for the beloved characters.
References: [1] https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/03/and-just-like-that-sex-and-the-city-final-season [2] https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/mar/17/and-just-like-that-review-sex-and-the-city-sequel-is-a-missed-opportunity-to-tell-the-truth-about-ageing [3] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/10/arts/television/and-just-like-that-sex-and-the-city-season-3.html [4] https://www.thewrap.com/and-just-like-that-sex-and-the-city-review-hbo-max-series-season-3-premiere/ [5] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118616/ [6] https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2022/03/10/and-just-like-that-kim-cattrall-sex-and-the-city-cast-reunite/9491574002/ [7] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/and-just-like-that-sex-and-the-city-season-3-ratings-lowest-yet-1235147827/ [8] https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/And-Just-Like-That-Season-3-Release-Date-48404530 [9] https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/carrie-bradshaws-west-village-staircase-gate-sex-and-the-city-sequel-article-1.19333574
Fans of the 'Sex and the City' franchise can still enjoy streaming the series and movies-and-tv on various platforms, immersing themselves in the entertaining world of the iconic characters. In the meantime, Sarah Jessica Parker, one of the show's lead stars, has left open the possibility of future projects in the 'Sex and the City' universe, stating "so who knows?"
