Beloved TV characters from the hit series Sex and the City have said goodbye after a 27-year run. The spin-off show, And Just Like That, chronicled Carrie Bradshaw’s life as she navigated love, friendships, fashion, and aging. However, fans were left disappointed with the show’s lackluster portrayal of its characters.
The series began with a bang, killing off Carrie’s husband, Mr Big, in a dramatic plot twist. However, this move was met with criticism from some fans who felt it was insensitive to the show’s history. The series then struggled to find its footing, introducing new friends for Samantha but making them feel like unnecessary distractions.
The departure of Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha, was particularly noticeable. She returned for a 71-second cameo in the season two finale but was not able to reprise her iconic character in a meaningful way. The show’s handling of aging was also widely panned, with critics arguing that it failed to capture the intelligence and wit of its predecessors.
The series’ final episode delivered on its promise of chaos, focusing on a confusing plotline involving a mother-to-be and her friends. The show ultimately concluded without providing any closure or satisfying its characters, leaving fans feeling underwhelmed.
In a statement, showrunner Michael Patrick King acknowledged that the end was coming but didn’t provide much insight into what could have been done differently to extend the show’s life. Despite its flaws, And Just Like That will be remembered as an uninspired attempt to recapture the magic of Sex and the City.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/aug/15/carrie-had-nothing-to-do-but-wander-around-in-couture-how-sex-and-the-citys-characters-deserved-better