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‘And Just Like That’ Showrunner Defends ‘Flawed’ Carrie Bradshaw
Co-creator Michael Patrick King and lead actress Sarah Jessica Parker conclude the series with Carrie Bradshaw embracing self-love, ending a franchise that began in 1998.
- The final episode of And Just Like That premiered on HBO Max on August 14, 2025, ending Carrie Bradshaw’s journey with her embracing happiness in single life.
- Michael Patrick King, who helped create the show, and Sarah Jessica Parker, the lead actress, chose to conclude the series in order to formally bring closure to the story of Carrie and her close circle after many years.
- King defended Carrie's 'flawed' personality in an August 15 interview, noting the finale showed her journey toward self-acceptance beyond male validation.
- King said, "There's two things happening," highlighting a generational divide between younger viewers critical of Carrie and older fans who appreciate her quirks.
- The finale's outcome suggests a shift toward portraying single women finding joy on their own, despite prior damaging narratives linking happiness to male companionship.
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‘And Just Like That’ Showrunner Defends ‘Flawed’ Carrie Bradshaw
And Just Like That showrunner Michael Patrick King is defending Carrie Bradshaw’s “flawed” personality. King, 70, spoke with Entertainment Weekly for a story published on Friday, August 15, the day after the HBO Max series ended for good. The finale polarized viewers who loved and loathed the third and last season of the Sex and the City spinoff. “There’s two things happening,” he told the outlet. “There’s And Just Like That, the press piñata. …
The final episode of the third and final season of And Just Like That premiered on Thursday, August 14 at HBO Max.
And Just Like That has ended – and fans have strong opinions about the series finale
And Just Like That… has come to a close, and fans are extremely conflicted about it. Earlier this month, showrunner Michael Patrick King revealed that the Sex and the City revival would conclude after its current third season. Two weeks after his announcement, viewers were treated to the final episode of the Sex and the City franchise on 14 August. Titled ‘Party of One,’ the episode sees Carrie and company celebrating Thanksgiving, while also ha…
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Le Journal de QuebecThe unconditional "And Just Like That..." and "Sex and the City" had to say goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw's character on Thursday night.
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