And Just Like That... Ends After Three Seasons, Leaving SATC Legacy in Question

In August, HBO Max announced that And Just Like That... would end after three seasons, bringing the revival to a close with a two-part finale this summer. The decision marks the conclusion of a highly anticipated return that followed Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, and Charlotte York as they navigate life in their 50s. The news prompted mixed reactions among fans, with many acknowledging that the show never quite captured the original series' chemistry or tone.

At launch, the revival was greeted with excitement by longtime SATC fans who hoped to see the trio mature on screen. But as seasons progressed, viewers grew critical of odd storylines, uneven writing, and what many termed a jarring departure from the characters they knew. The recently wrapped third season centers on Carrie finishing her novel and facing life as a single woman again after ending her relationship with Aidan. Yet other arcs were left unresolved, contributing to a sense that the finale did not neatly wrap the saga.

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Critics highlighted specific missteps: Miranda's character development drifted away from the sharp legal mind fans remembered; Charlotte lost much of her edge; Samantha's absence lingered as a sore point for many viewers; the return of Aidan offered nostalgia but did little to advance Carrie’s growth and, in some cases, undermined established progress. The show also faced backlash for how it integrated new characters and concepts, including the reintroduction of a love interest in a way that felt forced.

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Beyond character arcs, some viewers and commentators argued the reboot tried to right the perceived diversity missteps of the original by adding Black and Brown women to the cast but failed to meaningfully develop them. Dr. Nya Wallace, LTW, and Seema were introduced with limited storylines, leaving their lives largely on the sidelines of the main trio. Seema's role as Carrie’s friend grew over time, but even then, critics said her character lacked a strong identity separate from the central group.

Showrunners described the end as a farewell rather than a final, closed story. Michael Patrick King announced that AJLT would conclude with a two-part finale, and Sarah Jessica Parker has said farewell to the project. Critics and fans alike pointed to the finale as open-ended, noting that Carrie’s book epilogue felt anticlimactic and that the return of the original theme music at the credits underscored a sense of incongruity with the rest of the season. Several observers speculated that behind-the-scenes tensions contributed to a lackluster send-off.

Reaction to the cancellation reflected a split in the fanbase: some were relieved to see an end to a show they felt betrayed the SATC legacy, while others mourned the loss of what once defined the franchise on television. The reboot's three-season run has already become a focal point in conversations about reboots—whether a beloved universe should be revisited, and how much new material fans are willing to accept when the tone shifts away from the original.

With the end of And Just Like That..., the original Sex and the City remains a landmark, and the revival’s reception will likely color how networks approach future reboots. All episodes of And Just Like That... are streaming on HBO Max.