And Just Like That Creator Michael Patrick King Defends Series Finale

And Just Like That…Carrie Bradshaw’s story is finished.

As a die-hard fan, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of emotion as Michael Patrick King bid farewell to my beloved characters – Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw, Cynthia Nixon’s Miranda Hobbes, and Kristin Davis’ Charlotte York – on the series finale of Sex and the City revival. But let me tell you, I’m content with where he chose to leave them.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter on August 14th, Michael emphasized that the purpose behind this was to share these stories and conclude them in a way where each character’s journey could continue, leaving the audience satisfied for all of them. By “conclusion,” he meant an open-ended one, suggesting that the characters’ lives could still evolve after the story ends. Now that the writing process is complete, this is the kind of narrative he finds himself drawn to craft.

Ultimately, the three female characters, including Samantha Jones played by Kim Cattrall, who debuted in 1998, each found contentment in their personal lives and families. Carrie’s newfound happiness took the form of self-love and her Gramercy Park home, marking a change from her ending in SATC, where she was embarking on a life with Mr. Big (Chris Noth).

In the final scenes of “Sex and the City” and “And Just Like That,” Carrie has undergone significant personal development and gathered a wealth of life experiences, as Michael put it. By the end, she’s reached a point where she feels strong enough to express something unexpected: ‘Maybe just me.’ This poignant line is delivered to Charlotte in a moving scene, where Sarah Jessica Parker powerfully conveys her emotions about saying it.

He explained that it’s essentially about the development of the character, their past experiences and where we aim to take them. That was our intention for her.

For Michael, it crossed his mind whether fans might notice the reference to Carrie’s initial conclusion.

The Woman discovered she wasn’t isolated. She was independent.” This sentiment, he shared, serves as a reflection, a reference, and a reaction to the ending of Sex and the City.

Furthermore, after saying goodbye to her character Carrie in a heartfelt Instagram post, Sarah Jessica Parker received the conclusion she had hoped for.

Michael suggested departing from the party while it’s still enjoyable. On her Instagram, you can detect a certain tone in her voice that seems like a farewell, and it’s utterly captivating.

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Michael announced on his August 1st Instagram post that the narrative journey of the ‘Sex and the City’ universe is drawing to a close. As he penned the final episode for season 3 of ‘And Just Like That…’, it struck him that this might be an ideal point for the story to conclude.

We delayed sharing the news until this moment, as we wanted the excitement of watching the season to remain central, rather than being overshadowed by the term ‘final’. We’re deeply appreciative to everyone who welcomed these characters into their homes and hearts throughout all these years.

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