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The Series Finale of ‘And Just Like That’ Has People Talking, of Course

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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Michael Patrick King explained how the outcome reflects the original message of “Sex and the City”

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Attention, Spoiler alert! The grand finale of the "Sex and the City" saga is here – and it literally ends in the toilet. After the third and final season finale of "And Just Like That" the net is raging. The final episode, which was to close the chapter around the legendary columnist Carrie Bradshaw, brought an end that leaves even the most loyal fans stunned. And not in the figurative sense!In one of the last scenes that concludes Carrie's stor…

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Just Jared broke the news in on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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