The digital airwaves are abuzz following a cryptic message shared by acclaimed actress Kim Cattrall, moments after the official announcement that ‘And Just Like That,’ the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved HBO series ‘Sex and the City,’ would be concluding its run. This subtle yet impactful social media post immediately captured widespread attention, igniting a flurry of speculation among fans and media alike regarding the underlying sentiments of the iconic star.
Cattrall’s enigmatic Instagram dispatch, featuring a serene photograph of a sunset casting its glow over a tranquil body of water, was accompanied by a succinct yet loaded caption: “It’s the end of a very long week.” This post, adorned with heart and lip emojis, arrived on August 1st, precisely hours after the series creator, Michael Patrick King, confirmed the show’s final bow, amplifying the intrigue surrounding Cattrall’s personal reflections on the franchise’s evolving narrative.
The conclusion of ‘And Just Like That’ has also prompted reactions from other key figures within the ‘Sex and the City’ universe. Notably, Sarah Jessica Parker, who portrayed the central character Carrie Bradshaw for nearly three decades, shared her profound connection to the role. Parker articulated, “Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years. I think I have loved her most of all. I know others have loved her just as I have. Been frustrated, condemned and rooted for her. The symphony of all those emotions has been the greatest soundtrack and most consequential companion.”
‘And Just Like That’ originally premiered in 2021, marking a significant return for the franchise over 17 years after the original ‘Sex and the City’ series concluded its broadcast run. From its inception, the sequel garnered considerable media scrutiny, particularly concerning the absence of Kim Cattrall, who was the sole principal lead from the original quartet not to rejoin the cast for the revival.
Despite her initial reservations and widely publicized disinclination to return, Kim Cattrall did make a brief, albeit highly anticipated, cameo appearance in the season two finale of ‘And Just Like That.’ This fleeting return, however, was accompanied by her explicit statement in 2023, reiterating her definitive stance: “This is as far as I’m gonna go,” thereby firmly setting expectations for any future involvement in the franchise.
Series creator Michael Patrick King shed further light on the decision to conclude the spin-off, revealing his thought process during the writing of the third season’s final episode. In an Instagram post also dated August 1st, King stated, “And just like that…the ongoing storytelling of the universe is coming to an end. While I was writing the last episode of season 3, it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop.”
King further clarified the timing of the announcement, explaining that he and Sarah Jessica Parker intentionally delayed sharing the news. “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,” he added. This strategic delay aimed to preserve the viewer experience, allowing fans to fully immerse themselves in the unfolding drama of the season without the looming shadow of the series’ impending end. The show’s termination was reportedly a “default cancellation” due to expiring cast options, confirming a practical rather than creative decision behind its final curtain call.
