Before And Just Like That, there was Sex and the City, the iconic HBO series that ran from 1998 to 2004. Set in New York City, the series centred around four friends ‘Carrie’, ‘Miranda’, ‘Charlotte’, and ‘Samantha’. The story circled around their romantic affairs, professional struggles, and personal growth. The original show became a cultural phenomenon, with six seasons and two films, it reshaped the conversations around modern womanhood, sex, and friendship.
Premiering in 2021, And Just Like That picked up with ‘Carrie’, ‘Miranda’, and ‘Charlotte’ now in their 50s. The sequel series showcased themes of grief, reinvention, and middle-aged challenges like widowhood, teenage kids, sexuality, and second acts in love. It introduced new faces like ‘Seema’ and ‘Lisa’, reflecting a more contemporary and more inclusive NYC, but now, after three seasons, just like that, it has come to an end. The sequel was never able to match its predecessor, and here’s why.
Why was And Just Like That cancelled after season 3
Showrunner, Michael Patrick King said that while writing the season 3 finale, it felt like the ‘right place to stop.’ All the main characters were given a proper send-off, and all that had been there for the series was tied into a beautiful ending. However, media reports suggest that the falling viewership and mixed reviews may have played a role in the show’s ending, and it was not just a creative decision. HBO bosses were also part of this decision, suggesting it was mutual but not an easy one to be made.
