And Just Like That… creator Michael Patrick King has confirmed that his Sex and the City revival series, which followed best friends Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) into their 50s, will end after three seasons. The news has sparked shockwaves among fans, who have expressed both grief and relief.
The original Sex and the City ended with a fairy-tale ending for Carrie Bradshaw, pairing her with Big (Chris Noth). However, creator Darren Starr later stated that he felt the show betrayed its original intent, which was to showcase women’s independence. The revival series has faced criticism for being tonally inconsistent, but King and Parker have acknowledged these flaws.
The penultimate episode of And Just Like That… hints at a more realistic ending for Carrie, with her finishing a historical novel and her publisher suggesting an epilogue that would make the story more upbeat. However, Carrie demurs, saying she prefers the original honest ending.
Fans are divided on how to conclude Carrie’s story. Some want to see her end up single and fabulous, while others prefer a return of beloved character Samantha (Kim Cattrall). With next week’s series finale, King and Parker have the opportunity to correct past mistakes and give fans the ending they deserve.
While it remains to be seen what the final episode will bring, one thing is clear: Carrie Bradshaw’s complex legacy will continue to captivate audiences.
Source: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/can-and-just-like-that-actually-stick-the-landing