Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 4, 2025 · Entertainment

And Just Like That: Fans Slam 'Lazy Writers' Over Shocking Plot Reuse!

The Sex and The City spinoff series, which is currently in its third season, showed Lisa Todd Wexley's father dying during Thursday's episode - again

The Shocking Truth Behind And Just Like That: Lazy Writing Exposed

In a jaw-dropping moment of sheer laziness, fans of the Sex and the City spinoff series, And Just Like That, were left reeling after discovering that the show's writers have committed a cardinal sin: killing off a character... twice!

Nicole Ari Parker's character, Lisa Todd Wexley, suffered a devastating loss when her father passed away in Thursday's episode. But eagle-eyed viewers were quick to point out that this wasn't the first time Lisa's dad had bitten the dust. In fact, fans were horrified to discover that Lisa's father was already deceased a few seasons prior.

In season one, episode two, Lisa is seen talking to Charlotte after Big's shock death about her father's passing, saying: 'I was exactly the same when my father died last year'

The original storyline, which aired in season one, episode two, saw Lisa sharing her grief with Charlotte after Big's shocking death. However, in Thursday's episode, Lisa received news of her father's passing once again, sparking widespread outrage among fans.

"How did they not notice?" a bewildered fan exclaimed on TikTok, sharing a side-by-side comparison of the two scenes. "You would think one person in this show would give a f**k about continuity," another user raged.

The blunder was also spotted by Reddit users, who mercilessly roasted the HBO Max series for its sloppy mistake. "This show is a mess!!! I can't believe people have been paid to write this," an incredulous fan commented. Others chimed in with their own criticisms: "Holy s**t, these writers are a joke. And did they really think no one would notice?"

Sex and The City enthusiasts have long expressed their disappointment in this spin-off series, slamming is as 'awful' and 'cringeworthy'

The fiasco has left fans questioning the show's writing team and their attention to detail. "This is just a cash grab," someone snarked on social media. The incident has also sparked a heated debate about the quality of the show overall, with many expressing disappointment in the spinoff series.

It seems that And Just Like That has been plagued by controversy since its inception. Fans have long expressed their dissatisfaction with the show's storytelling and character development, labeling it "awful" and "cringeworthy." Some even go so far as to say that the show has "ruined" the beloved characters from the original Sex and the City.

In a bizarre twist of events, Thursday's episode also saw Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) dealing with her own drama. The fashion icon found herself torn between her long-distance relationship with Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) and his revelation that he slept with their ex-wife Kathy (Rosemarie DeWitt).

Thursday's episode had fans torn on Carrie Bradshaw's (Sarah Jessica Parker) bizarre long distance relationship with Aidan Shaw (John Corbett)

The aftermath of this shocking news led to an awkward conversation about the scope of their relationship, leaving fans wondering if Carrie will finally call it quits on her complicated romance. As one user aptly put it, "This show is like a train wreck – you can't look away!"

With its latest mishap, And Just Like That has solidified its reputation as a messy and inconsistent series. Will the show's writers be able to recover from this blow, or will fans continue to call for better storytelling? Only time will tell.

And Just Like That: The Lowdown

Many fans have taken to social media to bash the show and its writers, with some even alleging this show has 'ruined' the once-beloved characters from the original HBO series, Sex and the City

  • Thursday's episode saw Lisa Todd Wexley's father pass away... again.
  • Fans were left stunned after discovering that Lisa's father was already deceased a few seasons prior.
  • The show has been plagued by controversy since its inception, with fans labeling it "awful" and "cringeworthy."
  • Carrie Bradshaw's long-distance relationship with Aidan Shaw hit a new low when he revealed that he slept with their ex-wife Kathy.
  • Fans are still reeling from the shocking news and are left wondering if Carrie will finally call it quits on her complicated romance.

The Verdict

And Just Like That has been consistently criticized for its lazy writing, poor character development, and blatant disregard for continuity. With this latest mishap, fans are once again left questioning the show's writers and their attention to detail. Will the show be able to recover from this blow, or will it continue down a path of mediocrity? Only time will tell.

Share Your Thoughts!

What do you think about And Just Like That's latest blunder? Do you still enjoy watching the series, or have you lost faith in its writing team? Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #AndJustLikeThat.