Here's Why ‘And Just Like That...' Will End With Season 3
Here's everything we know so far about HBO Max's decision.
No. On August 1, Variety reported that And Just Like That... will officially end with its third season. Showrunner, writer, and director Michael Patrick King announced the news in a statement, explaining that the series conclusion was a creative choice.
'And just like that… the ongoing storytelling of the Sex And The City universe is coming to an end,' he wrote. 'While I was writing the last episode of And Just Like That… season 3, it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop.'
He went on to say that he made the decision alongside star Sarah Jessica Parker, HBO CEO Casey Bloys, and Sarah Aubrey, head of originals at HBO Max. The series will end with a two-part finale, extending season 3 from 10 episodes to 12.
King added, 'SJP and I held off announcing the news until now because we didn't want the word 'final' to overshadow the fun of watching the 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.'
Parker posted a moving tribute to Carrie on her Instagram. 'Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte, there will never be better friends and what great fortune for Carrie to come to know and love Seema and LTW, most divine new connections,' she wrote.
She continued, 'Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years. I think I have loved her most of all... MPK and I together recognized, as we have in the past, this chapter complete. AJLT was all joy, adventure, the greatest kind of hard work alongside the most extraordinary talent of 380 that includes all the brilliant actors who joined us. I am better for every single day I spent with you. It will be forever before I forget. The whole thing. Thank you all. I love you so. I hope you love these final two episodes as much as we all do.'
Kristin Davis, who plays Charlotte, reposted King's statement and added, 'I am profoundly sad. I love our whole beautiful cast and crew. 400 artisans working so hard on our show with deep love. And to our loyal fans, we love you forever and ever.'
Cynthia Nixon, who plays Miranda, also reposted King's statement, but did not add anything further.
This story will be updated.
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