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NEW YORK – The world of Sex and the City is saying goodbye. Creator Michael patrick King announced last week that the revival series,And Just Like That…,following Carrie,Miranda,and Charlotte into their 50s,will officially conclude after three seasons.
A Mixed Bag of Feelings as “And Just Like That…” Ends
Even devoted fans who critiqued the show for its inconsistencies and occasional missteps expressed a complex sadness about the series finale. Many shared their mixed emotions online, mirroring carrie Bradshaw’s own introspective style. One viral tweet perfectly captured the sentiment: “Do I hate-watch this every single week? Yes. Am I absolutely devastated its been canceled? Also yes.” As a popular meme from *Sex and the City 2* put it, “You just don’t get it.”
Did you know? – The original *Sex and the City* finale saw Carrie move to Paris with Alexander Petrovsky. She found herself lonely and disheartened.Big then flew to Paris, swept her away, and brought her back to New York for a happily-ever-after.
The end of the series also marks a critically important moment for the iconic character of Carrie Bradshaw.Sarah Jessica Parker shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, noting, “Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years.” She added, “I think I have loved her most of all.”
Pro tip: – The series filmed three alternate endings. One had Carrie engaged to the Russian. Another involved big returning from Napa Valley. The third saw Big breaking up with Carrie in Paris, potentially foreshadowing his later indecisiveness.
While it’s always tough to bid farewell to beloved characters, the penultimate episode hinted at a fitting send-off for Carrie. The suggestion is that she might end up single and fabulous, a path many fans felt was more in line with her independent spirit.
Revisiting the Original “Sex and the City” Finale
The original *Sex and the City* wrapped up with a two-part finale that saw Carrie move to Paris with Alexander Petrovsky, played by Mikhail Baryshnikov. Leaving behind new York City, Big (Chris Noth), and her best friends, Carrie found herself lonely and disheartened in france. Her relationship with Petrovsky fractured, culminating in an incident where he accidentally struck her. In a symbolic moment, she lost her signature “Carrie” necklace. Prompted by Miranda to retrieve Carrie, Big then flew to Paris, swept her away, and brought her back to New York for a happily-ever-after. That is, untill he famously rode a Peloton in the *And Just Like That…* premiere.
Reader question: – What was the original finale’s impact? Some viewers felt it undermined Carrie’s character. The fact that all her friends found themselves in monogamous relationships seemed to contradict the show’s initial exploration of dating’s complexities.
Carrie and Big’s reunion wasn’t the only possibility. Reports suggest *Sex and the City* filmed three alternate endings. All three scenarios took place at the familiar coffee shop where Carrie and her friends often gathered. In one,Carrie became engaged to the Russian and planned a speedy wedding with her friends as maids of honor. Another involved Big returning from Napa Valley to be with her. The third, and perhaps most poignant, ending saw Big breaking up with Carrie in Paris, potentially foreshadowing his later indecisiveness in the *Sex and the City* movie.
A Controversial Ending? While the series concluded with a fairy-tale romance for Carrie, some viewers at the time felt it undermined her character. The fact that all her friends, including the famously commitment-averse Samantha (kim Cattrall), also
