‘And Just Like That’ to End with Season 3 Two-Part Finale
And just like that, it’s the end of an era…again. Michael Patrick King, the showrunner behind And Just Like That…, has confirmed that the third season of the Sex and the City continuation will be its last. The series will wrap with an extended two-part finale, airing August 7 and August 14 on HBO Max.
After nearly three decades of cosmos, chaos, and complicated love lives, Carrie Bradshaw’s world is coming to a close, at least for now. King made the announcement on August 1 via Instagram, writing: “While I was writing the last episode of And Just Like That… season three, it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop.”
The decision was made alongside Sarah Jessica Parker, Casey Bloys, and Sarah Aubrey, and led to an expanded final season: 12 episodes instead of the originally planned 10. King said they held off on announcing the news earlier so as not to overshadow the current season. “It’s with great gratitude we thank all the viewers who have let these characters into their homes and their hearts over these many years,” he added.
Naturally, the show’s stars didn’t stay quiet for long. Kristin Davis, a.k.a. Charlotte York, shared a bittersweet farewell on Instagram: “I am profoundly sad. I love our whole beautiful cast and crew… and to our loyal fans, we love you forever and ever.” Cynthia Nixon (Miranda Hobbes) echoed the sentiment, writing, “I can’t believe our wild, beautiful And Just Like That ride is almost over… surprises in store!”
Parker, who’s been the franchise’s beating heart since Sex and the City premiered in 1998, penned a heartfelt message reflecting on her journey as Carrie Bradshaw. “AJLT was all joy, adventure, the greatest kind of hard work… I am better for every single day I spent with you. It will be forever before I forget.”
If there’s one thing And Just Like That… has proven over its three-season run, it’s that it was never interested in playing it safe. Picking up a decade after the second Sex and the City film, the series pushed its characters into new chapters—grief, divorce, late-in-life sexual awakenings—and brought in a new generation of friends, lovers, and critics.
Among the show’s most prominent additions were characters like Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker), Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury), and Dr. Nya Wallace (Karen Pittman), all of whom expanded the show’s once-homogeneous lens. But no addition sparked more conversation—or controversy—than Che Diaz, the nonbinary, unapologetically queer comedian played by Sara Ramírez. From co-hosting Carrie’s podcast to becoming Miranda’s new partner (and eventual ex), Che’s presence shook up the series’ core in ways that thrilled some viewers and frustrated others. Either way, Che became one of the most talked-about queer characters on prestige TV.
While AJLT certainly had its ups and downs, and trust us, we had plenty of thoughts along the way, it still managed to carve out space for queer, trans, and POC characters in a franchise that previously centered almost exclusively on wealthy, white, cisgender women. Its attempts at inclusivity weren’t always perfect, but they were often earnest, and at times even radical for a brand built on heteronormative fantasies.
The response from fans and critics has been, unsurprisingly, mixed. Some embraced the reboot’s messiness and emotional depth, while others couldn’t reconcile with the shifts in tone, cast dynamics, or character arcs. But love it or hate it, And Just Like That… drew people in, and kept them watching. It became one of HBO Max’s most-streamed originals, a testament to just how enduring Carrie and company remain in the cultural zeitgeist.
As the finale approaches, we’re not just saying goodbye to Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte; we’re closing a chapter on one of the few mainstream shows that took a bold step toward queering its own narrative. There’s a lot we’ll miss: the chaotic brunches, the awkward hookups, the ambitious if sometimes clumsy attempts at inclusion. But most of all, we’ll miss the rare feeling of seeing queer stories take center stage in a universe that once barely acknowledged them.
We may not know exactly where these final episodes will leave our favorite New Yorkers, but we’ll be watching with curiosity, nostalgia, and a little bit of hope. And Just Like That… reminded us that no story is ever really finished, and that growth, queerness, and self-discovery don’t come with an expiration date.
So here’s to one last round of surprises, awkward encounters, and hopefully a few moments that make us cry in a good way. However this ends, we’re grateful for the ride.
And Just Like That… is available to stream exclusively on HBO Max. The two-part finale will be available on August 7 and August 14. Follow us on X and Instagram for all queer stuff!
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