The Final Curtain Call: Inside 'And Just Like That' Crisis Talks and the Plot That Ended Carrie’s Journey

SEX AND THE CITY REBOOT EXPOSED: THE DIRTY TRUTH BEHIND ITS SHOCKING END

It's a Carrie Bradshaw-esque ending for HBO's iconic reboot, And Just Like That... (AJLT), which is bowing out after just three seasons in a dramatic and surprising move. The series finale will air on August 14, marking the end of an era for actress Sarah Jessica Parker as the beloved character.

But what went wrong? Insiders have spilled the tea to thescholarlynote.com, revealing that AJLT's glaring issues had become impossible for production to ignore, despite their best efforts to see the show through to its rightful end. The reboot premiered in 2021 with high hopes, but it seems that its attempts to be "woke" may have been its downfall.

The original Sex and the City series was all about women talking about dating men, their penis sizes, and what the sex was like. But the AJLT reboot introduced a host of new characters – namely women of color – in an attempt to modernize the show. However, this move was met with mixed reactions from fans, who felt that it was nothing more than a desperate attempt to stay relevant.

The introduction of Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez), a non-binary comic who caught Miranda Hobbes' eye, was particularly divisive. Insiders claim that Miranda's cringeworthy relationship with Che throughout seasons one and two was the ultimate nail in the coffin for the show. The character was accused of being "the worst" on the series, with some viewers even claiming that it set back non-binary representation 70 years.

Ramirez, a non-binary actor who uses they/them pronouns, was dropped from AJLT ahead of the third season after making headlines for their vocal support for Palestine. The show's creators claimed that Ramirez's head had been "on the chopping block" since last season due to their character's lack of value and annoying behavior.

But it wasn't just Che Diaz that was the problem – the entire show seemed to be struggling to find its footing. This season saw Miranda embark on her newfound life as a single queer woman dating in New York City, including a brief sexual encounter with virgin nun Mary, played by Rosie O'Donnell, in the season three premiere. Insiders claim that this storyline offered very little development for Miranda's character and the show overall.

"Cynthia's plot continued to destroy the show," an insider revealed to thescholarlynote.com. "It sucked. Let's be honest, most people didn't watch after that first episode."

The penultimate episode of AJLT hinted that Carrie may not have her happy ending after all. She officially called it quits with on-again off-again boyfriend Aidan (John Corbett) after his trust issues and family drama got in the way of their relationship. But will she find love again, or will she remain single?

The news of AJLT's series finale came as a shock to viewers, who had been complaining about its "woke" storylines and lackluster plotlines for months. But it seems that HBO was happy to ride with the show for a few more years, despite its struggles.

"HBO was happy to see the show through to its end," an insider revealed. "Everyone was indebted to Sarah [Jessica Parker] and wanted the story she wanted to be told to go to completion."

But what about the ratings? According to a report from independent TV tracker Samba TV, just 429,000 households streamed the season three premiere in the four days after its May 29 debut – a seven percent decline from the season two premiere. That's compared to the 1.1 million households who watched the AJLT series premiere four years ago.

It seems that AJLT's attempt to modernize and be "woke" may have backfired, leaving fans feeling disappointed and disillusioned with the show. But will it go out on a high note? The final two episodes are set to air next week, and insiders claim that they're going to be a wild ride.

Sarah Jessica Parker recently bade an emotional farewell to Carrie in a lengthy Instagram post, reminiscing about her favorite memories from the franchise – which also spanned two films in 2008 and 2010. "Crossed streets, avenues, rubicons, so it seemed," she wrote. "She broke hearts, heels, habits. She loved, lost, won, tripped, leaped."

It's a bittersweet ending to an era that was marked by controversy and disappointment. But will it be enough to save the franchise? Only time will tell.

In a statement to thescholarlynote.com, HBO representatives said: "We are grateful for the opportunity to have brought And Just Like That... to life, and we're excited to see how fans will react to the series finale."

But one thing's for sure – AJLT's ending is going to be a drama-filled affair that's full of twists and turns. So grab your Manolos and get ready for the final ride!