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'And Just Like That' Series Finale Explained: How Did Season 3 End?

Showrunner Michael Patrick King reveals Carrie Bradshaw’s arc concludes with self-fulfillment and embracing singlehood, highlighting personal growth after decades of romantic storylines.

  • On Aug. 14, showrunner Michael Patrick King said the decision to end And Just Like That came from him, not HBO Max, as the series finale premiered on HBO Max.
  • During scripting, Michael Patrick King wrote `it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop` and told Sarah Jessica Parker `I think this is it. This feels like where we should leave Carrie Bradshaw`.
  • Declaring her independence, Carrie Bradshaw’s voiceover states `I have to stop thinking ‘Maybe a man’ and thinking ‘Maybe just me,’` emphasizing her final realization.
  • Series creator Michael Patrick King emphasized finality, saying this should be taken as his `last call for Carrie and company` and added `I never thought once about continuing`.
  • In hindsight, Carrie Bradshaw’s course-correct finale underscores her embracing independence after the controversial Sex and the City ending.
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Just Jared broke the news in on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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