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Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
And Just Like That's ‘terrible' finale sparks fan conspiracy theory
***Warning – this article contains spoilers for the And Just Like That finale*** And Just Like That ended last night, and fans have a lot to say. After three seasons, the Sex and the City sequel series concluded as Sarah Jessica Parker's Cassie Bradshaw accepted that it was ok to be on her own and she should stop waiting for a man to make her happy. In the final scene, Carrie eats dessert in the kitchen before dancing around her house to You're The First, The Last, My Evening by Barry White. Oh, and the episode also included an overflowing toilet, which some particularly vocal fans have used as a metaphor. 'The series finale was a literal piece of s**t #AndJustLikeThat,' wrote @rosechocglam on X, while @yeetbeete added: 'Oh it definitely got cancelled and they had to SCRAMBLE because what in the literal s**t 🚽💩 was that #AndJustLikeThat.' Indeed, a lot of fans are now running with the conspiracy theory that HBO pulled the plug on the show, leaving bosses scrambling for an ending. 'Ok And Just Like That was def cancelled. No way that they had planned in advance to end this series in this way,' argued @youknowwhat6504. They continued: 'What they did to the iconic run of Sex and the city and the disaster this series was but what could've been should be studied. #andjustlikethatfinale #andjustlikethat' @FatouSadio bluntly wrote: 'This was a terrible series finale. #AndJustLikeThat' However, the show's creator Michael Patrick King insisted the show has ended exactly as he wanted. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'Yes. I wouldn't have stopped. The ending told us to stop when we were writing, and that sentence, the woman realized she was not alone. She was on her own,' he told Deadline. 'It was so important for me to hear, and it just sort of appeared. 'I was like, well, that's the ending, especially since it is a response and a callback to Carrie at the end of Sex and the City when she says, 'The most significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And then if you find someone to love, love you, love, that's fabulous.' 'She's saying that voiceover while Mr. Big is calling to say, 'I'm coming to town.' ' He described the ending as 'the most significant addition we could add to this whole Carrie Bradshaw universe', and that he realised it was the right time for 'her to stop'. He added: 'It's for the women who have someone or the people who have someone. More importantly, it's for the people who don't have someone. If you can feel good about the life you create, it's great.' More Trending Michael also defended the poo scene, insisting it fit the longrunning tone of both shows. 'It was silicone poop. And it was a one-take poop. We didn't have to do it twice. Sex and the City and And Just Like That has always dealt with a lot of relationship shit,' he said. View More » 'This was a manifestation of how s**t backs up and you have to deal with it. And also, we've always done high-low on the show.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Traitors US finally makes major change fans have been begging for MORE: Netflix star explains why he 'dropped off the map' for 5 years MORE: The five banned South Park episodes that are too offensive for streaming
Elle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
'And Just Like That' Has Been Bad, But It's Made Our Appreciation For 'Sex And The City' Even Greater
And just like that: it's over. Two weeks ago, HBO quietly announced that the Sex And The City sequel would be ending after its third season, with show runner Michael Patrick King diplomatically declaring it 'a wonderful place to stop.' Because nothing says 'creative fulfilment' like hastily wrapping up a series that's been haemorrhaging viewers and critical goodwill since its first episode aired in 2021. The announcement felt suspiciously abrupt — the kind of 'mutual decision' that screams executive intervention rather than artistic vision. Tabloid whispers about HBO pulling the plug seemed entirely plausible, especially given the show's consistently brutal reviews and the general sense that And Just Like That had become television's most expensive exercise in brand destruction. Even Jonathan Cake, who played Carrie's latest love interest Duncan in this final season, seemed blindsided by the news. His Instagram post was ostensibly jokey — 'Wait, did I JUST KILL [the series]? Duncan finally has one night of passion with Carrie Bradshaw and the shows [sic] over … FOREVER???' — but read more like the confused words of an actor who'd just discovered his character arc was actually a series finale. When your guest stars are finding out about cancellations via social media, you know things have gone spectacularly off-piste. HBO The original Sex And The City was lightning in a bottle. It gave us permission to talk about sex, to be messy, to want impossible shoes and impossible men. It was revolutionary television that happened to be wrapped up in designer packaging. But its sequel? It's like somebody took everything that fans held dear about the original and fed it through a content algorithm designed by people who've never actually had a conversation with a woman over 50. The finale's closing moments attempt to come full circle, with Carrie dancing alone in her Gramercy Park townhouse to a karaoke version of Barry White's 'You're The First, The Last, My Everything' before concluding her book with the words: 'The woman realises she was not alone – she was on her own.' It's a deliberate callback to the original series finale's iconic line about 'The most exciting, challenging, and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself' — except this time, as showrunner Michael Patrick King noted, 'there's no phone call' from Big waiting in the wings. The music switches to the original Sex and the City theme as the credits roll, a bittersweet reminder of everything this sequel couldn't quite recapture. Here's the thing, though — and this might be an unpopular opinion among the SATC faithful — maybe it's actually fine that And Just Like That exists in its own flawed universe. Maybe we needed to see that lightning doesn't strike twice, that some magic can't be recaptured, that sometimes the sequel teaches us to appreciate the original even more. 'Sex and the City'. Image: Getty The fact that it's disappointing doesn't diminish what the original series gave us. If anything, And Just Like That 's failures throw into sharp relief exactly what made Sex And The City special: the chemistry between four actors who genuinely seemed to like each other, writing that balanced frivolity with genuine insight, and a willingness to be glamorous and ridiculous without apology. HBO There's also something to be said for And Just Like That 's attempt — however clunky — to grapple with what it actually means to be a woman in your fifties. The original series was about women in their thirties figuring out their lives; this sequel is about women dealing with loss, aging parents, grown children, and mortality. Those are important stories, even if they're being told badly. The execution may be heavy-handed, but the impulse to explore these themes isn't wrong. HBO And Just Like That has felt like a calculation rather than a creative impulse. It exists because the intellectual property was there, not because anyone had a compelling reason to continue these characters' stories. And that's perhaps the most damning thing about it: it feels unnecessary in a way that undermines its own existence. The original Sex and the City ended perfectly. Carrie got her grand romantic gesture, Miranda found balance, Charlotte got her happy ending, and Samantha... well, Samantha got to be Samantha. That should have been enough. Sometimes the most loving thing you can do for something you cherish is to leave it alone. But for all its faults, And Just Like That has given us one valuable gift: it's reminded us why the original was so special. It's shown us that chemistry can't be manufactured, that wit can't be workshopped, and that sometimes the best sequels exist only in our imagination. We deserved better than this sequel, but maybe we got something else instead — a clearer appreciation for what we had all along. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE . There'll Be No 'And Just Like That' Season Four The Best Looks From 'And Just Like That' Season 3 Naomi May is a seasoned culture journalist and editor with over ten years' worth of experience in shaping stories and building digital communities. After graduating with a First Class Honours from City University's prestigious Journalism course, Naomi joined the Evening Standard, where she worked across both the newspaper and website. She is now the Digital Editor at ELLE Magazine and has written features for the likes of The Guardian, Vogue, Vice and Refinery29, among many others. Naomi is also the host of the ELLE Collective book club.
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Pedro Pascal makes his big return to ‘The Last of Us' after shocking death
It wasn't the last of Joel. Pedro Pascal returns to 'The Last of Us' in the promo for the sixth episode, airing this Sunday. This comes after the second episode of Season 2 brutally murdered his character, Joel. Advertisement It's in line with what series co-creator Craig Mazin told The Post, as he said that even though Joel died, Joel and Ellie 'spend quite a bit of time together in this season…more than people might think.' He's not coming back as a zombie or a ghost – the episode will show flashbacks of his time with Ellie (Bella Ramsey) in between Seasons 1 and 2. 6 Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal attend HBO's 'The Last of Us' Season Two Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater on March 24, 2025 in Hollywood, California. FilmMagic for HBO Advertisement 6 Pedro Pascal in 'The Last of Us' Season 2. Liane Hentscher/HBO Based on a popular video game of the same name, 'The Last of Us' is set in a dystopian future where society has broken down, there are zombie-like creatures, and gruff smuggler Joel has formed a pseudo father/daughter relationship with teen girl Ellie. In the second episode of Season 2, Joel was killed by the new Season 2 character, Abby (Kaitlyn Dever). He had previously killed Abby's father during his efforts to protect Ellie. So, Abby killed Joel as revenge. Advertisement After Joel saved her life, she viciously beat him nearly to death with a golf club and then stabbed him in the neck while Ellie watched, crying. Ironically, since Abby slayed Joel as revenge for him killing her dad, her bloody action pushed Ellie into a similar revenge journey. Ellie has been searching for Abby, intending to kill her to avenge Joel. 6 Pedro Pascal in 'The Last of Us' Season 2. Liane Hentscher/HBO 6 Kaitlyn Dever and Pedro Pascal in 'The Last of Us' Season 2. Liane Hentscher/HBO Advertisement There was a five-year time jump from Season 1 to Season 2, as Ellie was 14 in Season 1 and is now 19. The preview of the sixth episode shows the time in between, when Joel and Ellie were still a family. A scene in the trailer shows the duo walking in the woods holding guns, as he tells her, 'Remember what I taught you.' 6 Pedro Pascal attends the Los Angeles premiere of the HBO original series 'The Last of Us' Season 2 at TCL Chinese Theater on March 24, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images Mazin exclusively told The Post that Joel's death was similar to when Ned Stark (Sean Bean) got killed on 'Game of Thrones.' 'If you look at 'Game of Thrones,' like everybody, I was so shocked when Ned Stark got his head chopped off. I couldn't believe it,' he said. 'That incident never goes away,' he added. 6 Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in 'The Last of Us.' HBO Advertisement Joel's death was similar to Ned's because Ned's 'character is there, over everything from that first season [of 'Game of Thrones'], all the way to the final moments of the last one – because that informs everything. It changes everyone, and people keep coming back to that story over and over.' 'The Last of Us' airs Sundays (9 p.m.) on HBO and Max.
Newsweek
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 – Release Time, Date, How To Watch
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Ellie and Dina found themselves in a brutal battle in the last episode of The Last of Us season two, and now episode five comes knocking on our door this Sunday, May 11. Plot details are currently under wraps, but with just three episodes left in season two, there's sure to be plenty to feast upon as the stakes climb higher and higher. Bella Ramsey in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5. Bella Ramsey in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5. Liane Hentscher/HBO READ: Warfare Gets New Digital Release Date – How to Watch To help you be the first to tune in, we've got a guide below on how to watch The Last of Us season two, episode five, including The Last of Us season two, episode five release time, and The Last of Us season two, episode five release date, read below. The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 Release Date The Last of Us season two, episode five will be available to watch on HBO and to stream on Max on May 11, 2025. New episodes of The Last of Us season twoair each Sunday through May 25, 2025. The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 – How to Watch The Last of Us season two, episode five will be available on HBO from 9 pm ET/PT on May 11, 2025. To watch The Last of Us season two, you will need HBO or a Max subscription. A basic subscription with ads is $9.99 per month or $99.99 for the year, and a standard no-ads subscription starts at $16.99 per month or $169.99 annually. What Time Does The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 Come Out? The Last of Us season two, episode five will be available on HBO and Max from 9 pm PT/ET. With the evening PT/ET release, new episodes debut in other countries at different times. Here is when The Last of Us season two, episodefive airs in your time zone: May 11 BRT: 10:00 pm May 12 BST : 2:00 am : 2:00 am CEST : 3:00 am : 3:00 am IST : 6:30 am : 6:30 am JST : 10:00 am : 10:00 am AET : 11:00 pm : 11:00 pm NZST: 1:00 pm The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 Runtime The official runtime for episode five of The Last of Us season two is unknown. So far, new episodes have been between 52 and 59 minutes long. What Will Happen in The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5? Plot details for episode five of The Last of Us season two are currently under wraps, but you can read previous episode synopses below: Episode One: Five years after the events in Salt Lake City, a now 19-year-old Ellie makes a discovery while on patrol with her best friend Dina. Back in Jackson Hole, Joel seeks help to mend his relationship with Ellie. Five years after the events in Salt Lake City, a now 19-year-old Ellie makes a discovery while on patrol with her best friend Dina. Back in Jackson Hole, Joel seeks help to mend his relationship with Ellie. Episode Two: As a storm brews in the mountains, the people of Jackson Hole prepare for the worst amid increased sightings of Infected. Meanwhile, Abby weighs her options. As a storm brews in the mountains, the people of Jackson Hole prepare for the worst amid increased sightings of Infected. Meanwhile, Abby weighs her options. Episode Three: After Dina shares crucial intel, Ellie prepares to petition the town council. Near Seattle, a religious group flees a war. After Dina shares crucial intel, Ellie prepares to petition the town council. Near Seattle, a religious group flees a war. Episode Four: In Seattle, Ellie and Dina find themselves amid a brutal battle between the zealous Seraphites and a ruthless militia. (as per IMDb)
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Last of Us Season 2: Here's upcoming release schedule, release time and where to watch
The Last of Us Season 2 has started airing on HBO and Max. It has seven episodes. The new episodes are released weekly. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" Release Time and Where to Watch The Last of Us Season 2 The Last of Us Season 2 airs every Sunday at 9 pm ET/PT on HBO. It is also available on HBO's streaming service, Max, at the same time. Viewers in the UK need a Sky or Now TV subscription. In Canada, the show is available on Crave. International fans can stream based on their local timings. The show airs at 9 pm on Crave in Canada. In Brazil, it airs at 10 pm. In Portugal and western Europe, it airs at 2 am on Monday. In the UK, it also airs at 2 am Monday on Sky Atlantic. In Spain and central Europe, it airs at 3 am Monday. In Bulgaria and eastern Europe, it airs at 4 am Monday. In India, it is available at 6:30 am Monday. In Australia, it streams at 11 am Monday on Binge. In New Zealand, it airs at 1 pm Monday on Sky SoHo. GIF89a����!�,D; 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Breaks His Silence: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Also Read: Netflix May 2025 Removals: Here's complete list of movies and shows Episode Count in Season 2 The Last of Us Season 2 includes seven episodes. This is fewer than Season 1, which had nine episodes. Most HBO shows have between 8 to 10 episodes. Live Events Upcoming Release Schedule for The Last of Us Season 2 The episodes will be released weekly. All episodes will premiere on HBO and Max. Here is the upcoming schedule: Episode 4: May 4, 2025 Episode 5: May 11, 2025 Episode 6: May 18, 2025 Episode 7: May 25, 2025 FAQs How many episodes are there in The Last of Us Season 2? There are seven episodes in The Last of Us Season 2. When does The Last of Us Season 2 air in the UK? It airs at 2 am on Monday on Sky Atlantic in the UK.
