Why Carrie's Journey Had to End: And Just Like That Finale Explained
SHOCKING TWIST! And Just Like That Series Finale Leaves Fans Speechless
The highly anticipated series finale of And Just Like That, the beloved Sex and the City spinoff, finally aired last night, leaving audiences both amazed and appalled. Showrunner Michael Patrick King revealed that the decision to end the show was not made at the beginning of the season, but rather as a result of a profound moment in the writing room.
A PERFECT ENDING?
The three-season run has been a wild ride for fans, following the iconic characters Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Charlotte York (Kristin Davis), and Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) as they navigate their fifties in New York City. King explained that the third season was "going gangbusters" when he realized it was time to bring the curtain down on the series.
"We didn't start filming with the intention of it being our last," King confessed to Variety. "As we started writing, and as the stories unfolded, I kept thinking, 'Don't repeat.' You know, it's a common phenomenon in storytelling – you reach a point where you think, 'This is where it's going.'"
A SURPRISE TWIST
In an exclusive interview with TheScholarlyNote.com, King shared that he and executive producer Susan Fales-Hill came up with the idea for the series finale while writing the penultimate episode. "We wanted to make a statement," King said. "And when we came up with that moment, I knew it was where we should stop."
The final scene showed Carrie Bradshaw finally embracing her independence and realizing she is "not alone – she's on her own." King praised Parker's performance in the episode, saying, "She's made her mark, and as a writer, I feel we've made our mark. I never thought once about continuing."
CONTROVERSY ERUPTS
However, not everyone was thrilled with the way the series ended. Fans took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration, slamming the final episode for its portrayal of a clogged toilet. "Why am I saying farewell to some of my favorite TV characters of all time and seeing a toilet overflow on my screen?" one fan wrote.
Another fan questioned the decision-making process behind the finale: "It's a choice to make the series finale have 3 scenes involving s* and piss...the writers def hate us." Others praised the series, saying they were satisfied with how it ended.
A FINAL GOODBYE
As fans say their goodbyes to Carrie, Charlotte, and Miranda, one fan expressed her emotions: "Didn't think I would get emotional about 'and just like that' ending. No more sex and the city." With a legacy spanning over two decades, And Just Like That has left an indelible mark on popular culture.
In conclusion, the series finale of And Just Like That was a masterclass in storytelling, leaving fans with a lasting impression long after the credits rolled. As King so aptly put it: "Telling it like it is – it's an instinct. Anyone else could keep going. I can't."
