What Happened to And Just Like That...?

And Just Like That... emerged as a highly anticipated revival of the beloved 'Sex and the City' franchise, premiering on HBO Max (now Max) on December 9, 2021. The series aimed to explore the lives of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis) as they navigated the complexities of friendship, career, and romance in their 50s. Notably absent from the main trio was Kim Cattrall's Samantha Jones, whose character was written out as having moved to London following a falling out with Carrie.

The first season immediately sparked widespread discussion, particularly due to the shocking death of Mr. Big (Chris Noth) in the premiere episode, a plot point that set the tone for Carrie's journey through widowhood. The show also introduced several new, diverse characters to reflect a more contemporary New York, including Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez), a non-binary comedian and podcast host who became Miranda's love interest, and Nya Wallace (Karen Pittman), a law professor. However, these new storylines and character developments often received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics and long-time fans deeming them unnecessary or inconsistent with the original series' spirit.

Despite the polarizing reception, the series was renewed for a second season in March 2022, which premiered on June 22, 2023. Season two saw the return of John Corbett as Aidan Shaw, another significant love interest from Carrie's past, and a much-publicized, albeit brief, cameo by Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones in the season finale. Viewership for the second season, however, saw a significant drop, with the premiere attracting 463,000 U.S. households compared to the first season's 1.1 million.

Max renewed 'And Just Like That...' for a third season in August 2023. Before its premiere, it was announced that Sara Ramirez (Che Diaz) and Karen Pittman (Nya Wallace) would not be returning, with Cynthia Nixon stating that Che's storyline had 'run its course.' The third season premiered on May 29, 2025, and continued to explore the characters' evolving lives, including Carrie's new career in fiction writing and Miranda's continued self-discovery. However, viewership continued its downward trend, with the season three premiere drawing 429,000 U.S. households, a 7% decline from season two.

In a significant announcement on August 1, 2025, showrunner Michael Patrick King revealed that the third season would be the show's last, expanding it from 10 to 12 episodes to provide a two-part series finale. The decision was made during the writing of the final episode, with King and Sarah Jessica Parker agreeing it was a 'wonderful place to stop.' The series finale aired on August 14, 2025, officially concluding the 'Sex and the City' universe after more than two decades. The finale saw a slight rebound in viewership, with 509,000 U.S. households tuning in, but it remained significantly lower than the series premiere.