Showrunner Addresses Polarized Reactions to And Just Like That Finale

In the weeks following the And Just Like That finale, which aired on HBO Max on August 3, 2025, showrunner Michael Patrick King has been addressing the mixed reactions to the Sex and the City sequel series' third and final season.

King acknowledges the "press piñata" of criticism and commentary surrounding the show, but emphasizes that the real focus is on the "unwritten love" from the series' long-time fans. These are the viewers who have been invested in the lives of Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) for over 27 years.

The showrunner notes a generational divide in audience response. While the 50-somethings may cheer Carrie for having a martini with Seema (Sarita Choudhury), signaling her growth, younger viewers watching on Netflix have a different perspective, criticizing the characters' flaws.

Ultimately, King says the finale was "highly focused on the needs of the audience" and how to "service all the hopes and needs of the people watching through these five female characters." The episode saw Carrie return to single life, Miranda reconnect with her unborn grandchild's mother, and the other characters cement their personal lives.

As King puts it, the show aims to capture both the "clap back and the fun" as well as the deeper emotional journeys of these beloved characters.