Sex and the City spin-off And Just Like That is concluding after three seasons, with the final episode set to air next week. The series, which has faced criticism since its 2021 debut, will see Sarah Jessica Parker bid farewell to her iconic character Carrie Bradshaw. Showrunner Michael Patrick King made the surprise announcement, leaving fans divided.
The reboot struggled with declining viewership, with Samba TV reporting that only 429,000 households streamed the season three premiere in its first four days, a seven percent drop from season two. The series premiere had attracted 1.1 million households. Sources cited 'woke' storylines as a factor, with one insider telling the Daily Mail that the show's focus on non-binary characters and same-sex relationships alienated viewers who preferred the original's heterosexual dating themes.
Key plot points that frustrated fans included Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) cheating on her husband Steve Brady with non-binary comic Che Diaz, played by Sara Ramirez. The character was widely criticised, with some viewers claiming it set back non-binary representation. After Ramirez was written out, Miranda continued to pursue relationships with women. Another controversial storyline saw Carrie calling Mr. Big a 'mistake' while rekindling a romance with Aidan Shaw.
Kim Cattrall's absence as Samantha Jones also disappointed fans, as she declined to return due to a long-standing rift with her former co-stars. Despite these issues, an insider said HBO was willing to continue the show out of loyalty to Parker, but the production ultimately could not sustain momentum.
Parker paid tribute to Carrie in an Instagram post, reflecting on the character's 27-year journey. She wrote: 'She broke hearts, heels, habits. She loved, lost, won, tripped, leaped. Fell short and into puddles. Aged. Got wiser.' The actress added: 'Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years. I think I have loved her most of all.'
