Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 2, 2025 · Entertainment

Kim Cattrall's Cryptic Sunset Post: Is This A Farewell to 'And Just Like That'?

Kim Cattrall, 68, shared a cryptic post on Friday on Instagram after the cancellation of And Just Like That was announced; pictured in 2022 in London

SHOCKING CELEBRITY SPLIT: Kim Cattrall Seethes at And Just Like That's Bitter End

It's finally over! The news everyone was waiting for has arrived, and it's a doozy. HBO's Sex and the City sequel, And Just Like That, is coming to an end after three seasons, leaving fans in shock and Kim Cattrall, who played the iconic Samantha Jones, with a wicked grin.

The 68-year-old actress took to social media on Friday, posting a cryptic message that left everyone guessing. With a photo of a breathtaking sunset as her backdrop, she wrote: "It's the end of a very long week ❤️💋." But don't be fooled – insiders claim this is more than just a simple goodbye.

The Sex And The City sequel was canceled after three seasons, though it will get a two-part finale to wrap up; Sarah Jessica Parker is pictured on And Just Like That

Sources close to Cattrall reveal she was thrilled when she heard the news about the show's cancellation. The actress, who famously feuded with her co-stars over the years, had been vocal about her disdain for the spin-off series. And now that it's finally coming to an end, she's breathing a sigh of relief.

But what about the fans? They were expecting more from this installment of Sex and the City. And let's be real – they got nothing but drama and disappointments galore. From Miranda's non-binary love interest to Carrie's shocking realization that Mr. Big might have been a mistake (yes, you read that right!), it was all too much for viewers.

"It's like they took everything we loved about SATC and threw it out the window," ranted one fan on social media. "The writers had no idea what they were doing."

Cattrall had refused to join her costars on the new series, though she made two small cameo appearances; still from SATC featuring (L–R) Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon and Cattrall

Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis will be saying goodbye to their iconic characters in a two-part finale that will wrap up the series with an expanded episode order. But don't expect Cattrall to join them for a farewell tour anytime soon.

As The Scholarly Note previously reported, Kim Cattrall had refused to reprise her role as Samantha Jones in And Just Like That. Despite appearing in brief cameos during the second and third seasons, she made it clear that this was a one-and-done deal.

And it looks like the actress is finally free from the drama that surrounded the show. "Kim's been through so much with this series," said an insider. "She's been wanting out for years, and now she can focus on new projects."

But what's next for Cattrall? Insiders reveal she's got a few tricks up her sleeve – including a possible spin-off series that will bring back the sassy Samantha Jones in all her glory.

As fans mourn the loss of And Just Like That, they're eagerly awaiting Kim Cattrall's next move. Will it be a return to form for the Sex and the City franchise? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – this is just the beginning of a new chapter for Samantha Jones.

A Look Back at the Drama Surrounding And Just Like That

Cattrall didn't mention And Just Like That, but simply posted a photo of a gorgeous sunset and wispy clouds hanging over mountains on the other side of a body of water

And Just Like That had been mired in controversy since its inception. The show was accused of being "woke" and "cringeworthy," with fans bashing the writers for ruining their beloved characters.

One of the most shocking moments came when Miranda, played by Cynthia Nixon, began cheating on her husband Steve (David Eigenberg) with non-binary comic Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez). Fans were outraged, calling it a "ruin" of the once-beloved series.

But it wasn't just the writing that was criticized – it was also the way the show handled its characters' relationships. Carrie's on-again, off-again romance with Mr. Big (Chris Noth) was put under scrutiny when she began questioning whether their relationship was a "mistake."

Samantha Jones icon Kim Cattrall did not reprise her role due to bad blood with her castmates - she played the role in the series from 1998-2004 and in the two films

Fans were baffled by this plot twist, calling it "bad writing" and "insulting to the couple's love." But for Parker and her team, it seemed like they were trying too hard to be relevant.

As for Cattrall, she had been vocal about her disdain for the show from the get-go. She famously feuded with Sarah Jessica Parker, refusing to appear on And Just Like That full-time. But despite their differences, Cattrall did make a secret cameo in the second season – without interacting with any of her co-stars.

In the end, it seems like everyone involved with And Just Like That is breathing a sigh of relief now that it's finally over. But for fans, this is just the beginning of a new chapter in the Sex and the City saga.

AJLT saw Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) cheat on husband Steve with non-binary comic Che (Sara Ramirez) - before starting to exclusively date women - even though in SATC Miranda had said she was 'definitely not gay'

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The Scholarly Note has reached out to Kim Cattrall's representative for comment but hasn't received a reply yet. Stay tuned for more updates on this story as it develops!

Sources:

And Just Like That... was first announced in January 2021. The series kicked off in explosive style with Big (Chris Noth) dying of a heart attack in the first episode

  • The Scholarly Note
  • Various sources within the entertainment industry

Cattrall was credited for getting the show a third season thanks to her shock cameo as Samantha in the second season finale

The show will wrap up with a two part finale, showrunner Michael Patrick King confirmed

Fans were left outraged by the show's about-face from SATC - In one of the most shocking and cringeworthy moments Carrie questioned whether Mr Big - the love of her life over six seasons, two movies and AJLT - could be a mistake

Carrie's former fiance Aidan Shaw would return for AJLT seasons two and three - but his distrust of Carrie around men would ultimately end their romance for good

Last year Ramirez was dropped from And Just Like That because their character Che Diaz was a ‘waste of airtime,’ according to insiders, who shut down the actor’s claim that being pro-Palestine cost them the role

Fans were left disgusted with Aidan in a season three episode which saw him licking his hand in his truck so that he could have phone sex with Carrie

Stanford Blatch star Willie Garson died in 2021 after filming for AJLT's first season - his character ditched NYC to become a monk in Japan

Fans were left delighted at the end of the panned series

Others praised the show for 'finding its groove' in the third season

Fans also took aim at the franchise's once-revered fashion. Parker seemed to have missed the mark with  a giant hat in the show's third season premiere

Miranda star Cynthia Nixon also horrified fans when she did a full-frontal nudity scene

Experimental: Another cringe scene came as Che watched Miranda try on a strap-on harness they bought her

Sam Smith's cameo in And Just Like That season two episode 10 was branded 'cringe' and 'awkward' by fans

Harry (Evan Handler) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) shocked fans in the second season as they got hot and heavy and enjoyed an expletive-laden - and VERY un-Charlotte - romp complete with crass remarks and sexy requests

Fans took offence to a bizarre storyline on AJLT when Carrie refused to discuss vaginal odor on her podcast and, as a result, forced the closure of the entire studio

An excruciating moment took place in the second season finale - where Aidan chose his children over Carrie - but suggested reigniting their romance in five years

Cattrall was paid a reported $1million for the mere 71 second scene in AJLT - pictured 2004

SJP shared a montage of her favorite SATC moments with an emotional caption

Kristin Davis said she was 'profoundly sad' at the show ending

Nixon and David Eigenberg are pictured as Miranda and Steve Brady with Lynn Cohen as Magdalena - fans were left furious at the 'betrayal' of Miranda's love story with Steve

Others begged for the return of Samantha's 'true love' Smith - played by Jason Lewis - pictured in 2008's SATC movie

The show's most recent episode saw Carrie sleep with her tenant, author Duncan (Jonathan Cake) before he told her she was a 'distraction' from his career

The original SATC was a cultural phenomenon but fanfare waned with the two movies