After three seasons of glam, growing pains and girl talk, the sequel to Sex and the City is preparing its final curtain call. But what made Carrie and her crew decide to bow out for good — and how are fans (and the cast) coping with the end of an era?
A glittering goodbye to Carrie and co
After years of heartbreak, brunches and more designer shoes than most of us see in a lifetime, the curtain is finally falling on Sex and the City. Well, technically on And Just Like That, its glossy, if slightly divisive, sequel. Season three will be the last, confirmed by creator Michael Patrick King and greeted with a bittersweet cocktail of tears and gratitude from the cast.
For fans, it’s like saying goodbye to that fabulous friend who always had the juiciest gossip and best wardrobe tips — even if she occasionally said the wrong thing at dinner.
Why the end felt right — creatively, at least
It’s not a dramatic cancellation or a ratings disaster — King himself felt the story had naturally reached its conclusion. While penning the final episode, he realised it was the perfect moment to bow out. The decision, though kept under wraps until now, was a conscious one — a desire to let the final season shine without the looming shadow of farewell.
In truth, And Just Like That never quite captured the magic of its predecessor. The absence of Samantha, played by Kim Cattrall, loomed large despite her fleeting cameo in season two. New characters were introduced with good intentions, but the chemistry and cultural zeitgeist Sex and the City once commanded proved tricky to replicate.
Still, there were bright spots. Carrie’s slow but honest processing of love and loss. Charlotte’s unwavering optimism. Miranda’s fumbling evolution. And a wardrobe that, frankly, deserved its own credit line.
Saying goodbye, with style and sentiment
Sarah Jessica Parker, forever our Carrie, summed it up best. The character, she said, was the “heartbeat of my career for twenty-seven years.” That’s longer than some marriages. She spoke of joy, of hard work, and of a team of 380 talented people. It wasn’t just a show, it was a creative family. One that, despite ups and downs, made something truly iconic.
Kristin Davis, who plays the ever-chipper Charlotte, echoed that emotion — adding a heartfelt nod to the entire production crew, all 400 of them. Her message to fans? A simple, sincere, “we love you forever and beyond.”
As for Cynthia Nixon, aka Miranda, she’s still in awe the journey’s ending. Her advice? Don’t skip the last two episodes — apparently, there are a few surprises in store.
What comes next?
In the UK, those final episodes air on HBO Max on 8 and 15 August. Mark your calendars, and maybe line up a mimosa or two — just for tradition’s sake.
What’s perhaps most remarkable is not the end itself, but the journey. A show that started as a frank chat about sex, stilettos and singledom in the late ‘90s went on to shape conversations around female friendship, modern love, and the messiness of growing older. It wasn’t always perfect, but it was bold. Stylish. Unapologetic.
And now, just like that — it’s done. But let’s be honest: Carrie and her column will live rent-free in our heads for years to come.
