Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 8, 2025 · Entertainment

Will Carrie Bradshaw Find Love Again? Final Clues in 'And Just Like That...' Series Finale

Following the announcement that season three would be its last, the penultimate episode of And Just Like That... dropped clues about Carrie Bradshaw's (Sarah Jessica Parker) ending

The Final Chapter: The Scandalous Conclusion of And Just Like That...

It's the end of an era, darling! After a tumultuous three seasons, the beloved Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That..., is finally coming to an end. But before we bid adieu to Carrie Bradshaw's (Sarah Jessica Parker) iconic character, there are still plenty of secrets to spill.

The penultimate episode, "Forget About the Boy," dropped major hints about Carrie's potential fate, leaving fans both hopeful and heartbroken. In a conversation with her editor, Amanda (Ashlie Atkinson), Carrie discusses her novel, which centers around a woman in the 1800s who is left alone after her love passes away. As Carrie explains the final chapter, she says, "After her love dies, she's in the garden alone." Ah, but here's the juicy part: Amanda responds by saying that this ending is actually a romantic tragedy, leaving viewers wondering if Carrie will get her happy ever after.

Episode 11, titled 'Forget About the Boy', hinted that Carrie might not get her happy ever after, following her split from boyfriend Aidan Shaw (John Corbett), and after her fling with neighbor Duncan (Jonathan Cake) ended with him leaving New York

But wait, there's more! In a later conversation with her friends Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis), Carrie reveals that she likes the original ending, thinking it's honest. However, the show leaves us with a glimmer of hope that maybe, just maybe, Carrie won't be alone for long.

And then there's the epilogue. Oh, the epilogue! Carrie writes an additional chapter to her novel, and guess what? Her main character receives a letter from a handsome widower, inviting her to a party celebrating his cousin's return. Could this be the start of something new for our beloved Carrie?

But let's not get ahead of ourselves. The real question on everyone's mind is: Will Carrie end up with another Mr. Big (Chris Noth) or will she find someone new? We'll have to wait until the series finale, airing on August 14, to find out.

At the start of the episode Carrie meets with her editor, Amanda (Ashlie Atkinson), to speak about her novel, which focuses on a woman in the 1800s

The drama doesn't stop there, folks! The show has been marred by controversy since its inception, with many fans expressing their disappointment in the woke and cringeworthy direction of the reboot. But don't just take our word for it – the show's own creator, Michael Patrick King, confirmed that the series will end after three seasons.

The writing was on the wall from the beginning, with Carrie's infamous "I'm not going to get a happy ending" comment still fresh in fans' minds. And let's not forget the introduction of new characters, like non-binary comedian Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez), who sparked outrage among some viewers.

But what about Kim Cattrall? The original Samantha Jones actress refused to return for the series full-time after years of bad blood with her former castmates. In a shocking twist, it was revealed that she had secretly filmed a cameo for Season 2 – without interacting with any of her co-stars!

Amanda loves Carrie’s novel, but says that the final chapter is missing

And just when you thought things couldn't get any more dramatic, Sara Ramirez dropped a bombshell on social media, claiming they would not return for the third season due to alleged blacklisting by casting directors and agents who support Palestine. But sources close to the show dismissed these claims as "ridiculous," saying Ramirez's character was always meant to be a one-off.

But what about the elephant in the room? Chris Noth, who played Carrie's beloved Mr. Big, was accused of sexual misconduct by four women, leading to his edited-out appearance in Season 3. The controversy surrounding his departure from the show will likely continue to simmer until the very end.

And so, as we bid farewell to And Just Like That..., one thing is certain: it's been a wild ride. With its drama-filled seasons, shocking plot twists, and questionable character choices, this reboot has left fans both entertained and appalled.

Confused, Carrie responds, 'You have the last chapter…That’s the last page. After her love dies, she’s in the garden alone'

So, what do you think? Will Carrie get her happy ending or will she be forever alone in the garden? Share your theories with us! The series finale airs on August 14 on HBO Max – don't miss it!

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The editor tells Carrie, 'What you've written is a romantic tragedy.' Carrie quips that she doesn't understand why a woman alone in a garden is a 'tragedy'

Carrie later chats with friends Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) about the meeting

She tells them: 'I like the ending, I thought it was honest'

However, the show does leave viewers with some hope that Carrie might not end up alone. At the end of the episode Carrie is seen writing an epilogue to her novel

In it, her main character gets a letter from a friend, who invites her to a party celebrating the return of her cousin. Carrie writes that the man is a 'handsome widower

Carrie's novel ends with her heroine alone, but with the hint of a new romance in her future

The episode also had touches of nostalgia. In one scene Carrie runs into Lisette, the woman subletting her iconic old apartment, and jokes that she's there to get the place back

The joke, however, turns serious when Carrie attends Lisette's pre-Thanksgiving party and appears horrified by the temporary walls Lisette has put up to divide the space

The show seems to be questioning how Carrie's story should end, especially after her greatest love, Big (Chris Noth), died at the beginning of the series

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

The finale, airing on HBO on August 14, will reveal if Carrie gets a happy ending. The Sex and The City reboot is ending after three seasons, following years of fan backlash

The original SATC, starring Cynthia, Kim Cattrall, Parker, and Kristin was a cultural phenomenon but fanfare waned with the two movies

Samantha Jones icon Kim 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