The HBO Max series concludes with cringe comedy and aging characters, marking a disappointing end to a once-iconic show.
The finale of HBO Max’s And Just Like That ended with a whimper, not a bang. The episode rehashes old patterns for the show’s last hurrah, but lacks the heart that made Sex and the City a classic. Miranda navigates an unexpected pregnancy, Seema considers alternative relationships, and Charlotte shows off her new hallway. However, the recurring theme of humiliation takes center stage.
While the series’ origins in mortification were admirable, its tone has devolved into cringe comedy without actual humor. The show’s attempts to tackle mature topics like sex, STDs, and pregnancy have been handled with an awkwardness that’s more embarrassing than entertaining.
In contrast to Sex and the City, which once dared to challenge the fantasy of single life in post-feminist Manhattan, And Just Like That has become a relic of its former self. The show’s finale serves as a reminder that not everything can be salvaged with a clever title or a catchy theme song.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/08/and-just-like-that-carrie-bradshaw-series-finale-review/683881