And Just Like That…, the reboot of the 90s and early 2000s show Sex and the City, will come to an end after its third season, according to a recent announcement from HBO. Showrunner Michael Patrick King shared the news on Instagram, stating that as he wrote the final episode, “It became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop.”
The series, named after its protagonist Carrie Bradshaw’s catchphrase, focused on the lives, fashion choices, and romantic relationships of its characters in New York as they navigated their 50s. While a two-part finale is still set to air, King and Sarah-Jessica Parker, who plays Bradshaw, refrained from announcing the news earlier to avoid the word “final” overshadowing the enjoyment of the season.
Sarah-Jessica Parker honored the “chapter complete” with a poem and photo montage on Instagram. Co-star Kristin Davis, who plays Charlotte York, expressed her sadness at the show’s conclusion. Despite the franchise already being adapted into two films, King emphasized that the ongoing storytelling of the Sex and the City universe is coming to an end, dismissing any hopes of a spin-off.
Viewership of And Just Like That… has gradually decreased over its three seasons. Critics have also raised concerns, particularly regarding the show’s attempts to diversify its cast, labeling them as “heavy-handed overcompensation” for the original show’s lack of diversity.
The series has faced other criticisms, such as apparent plot holes, including a character’s father seemingly dying twice – which the production team clarified was actually the character’s step-father’s death. Additionally, an unpopular character, Che Diaz, dubbed the “worst character on TV,” was replaced in the final season by a new character who works at the BBC.
Fans of And Just Like That… have expressed mixed reactions to the ending, with some wishing for the show to continue until the characters reach assisted living and retirement communities, while others urged for improvement rather than a conclusion to the series.
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