“And Just Like That” has taken its final bow, bringing another chapter of the “Sex and the City” legacy to a close. The finale gave fans one last chance to say goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw and her best friends.
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxThe two-part series finale finally gave fans the closure they’d been waiting for, answering the big question of how Carrie’s story would come to a close.
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxUnlike the original show, which spent a year building up to its farewell, the sequel wrapped up in just two weeks after announcing its end.
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxThat quick turnaround left little time for fans to brace themselves for the final walks, talks & cocktails shared by Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, Seema, Lisa Todd Wexley, Anthony, and the rest of the beloved ensemble.
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxBy the time the credits rolled, the finale had the challenging task of tying up lingering storylines. Yet, it managed to deliver a satisfying goodbye to an iconic TV world.
Let’s see what the finale episode meant for each of the characters in the “And Just Like That” universe. And yes, it’s a blissfully happy ending.
Carrie’s Happy Ending Is…..
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxCarrie opened the episode at a Chinese restaurant, where a well-meaning waiter placed a stuffed toy across from her as a stand-in lunch date, a move that caught her completely off guard.
Later, she met up with Seema, Lisa & Charlotte at a bridal fashion show, where the champagne flowed and the chatter, as always, circled back to love and relationships. Carrie later shares her vulnerable take on being alone with Charlotte.
Carrie navigates the idea of accepting herself without any man validating her. Charlotte, like a true friend, calls her “Fabulous”.
Later, after a disastrous Thanksgiving chaos (and overflowing Toilet) at Miranda’s, Carrie made a quiet exit and returned home, slipping into heels and singing along to a karaoke version of Barry White’s “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything.”
The moment felt like a deliberate nod to the iconic “Sex and the City” finale, when she famously declared that “the most exciting, challenging & significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself,” before adding, “… and if you find someone to love the you that you love, well, that’s just fabulous.”
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxThis time, there was no romantic add-on. She ended her novel with the line, “The woman realises she was not alone, she was on her own.” It was a deep and full-circle end for Carrie! And no, there is nothing wrong with being alone.
Charlotte
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxCharlotte, like a giving friend, sets up a date for Carrie, and no, she’s not happy with it.
Of all the characters, Charlotte’s ending might be the most satisfying. After a season packed with stress and chaos, she finally gets a rare moment to simply enjoy her family.
While she wasn’t pleased with many things happening in her family, she is blissfully happy with having them around. From the early days of the “Sex and the City” era, Charlotte has been obsessed with the idea of having a family by her side, so this moment feels like a perfect payoff, one that is both well-deserved & genuinely earned. The family shares a joyful moment around the dining table, proving that, in the end, everyone returns home both literally and figuratively!
Miranda, Steve & Brady (And of course, Joy)
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxMiranda’s confusing storyline began on shaky ground and only found its footing in season 3. With her embracing the reality of her relationships with her son and estranged husband, we wish we could see her content and thriving in her relationships.
Be it her co-parenting with Steve and how they navigate becoming grandparents, or how her relationship with Joy (Dolly Wells) unfolds. Collective fan verdict: Miranda & Joy are happy together (with Joy’s dogs by their side).
Joy finally shows up to Miranda’s Thanksgiving dinner after it’s over (with a clogged toilet). They hug it out as they finally are on the same page and are okay with each other’s baggage.
Seema & Adam
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxSeema is still skeptical about Adam because he doesn’t believe in marriage. She tells her friends how much she believes in the concept of marriage. She discusses it in-depth with Carrie. She reveals she is fond of Adam but doesn’t believe in the idea of someone else choosing her.
Later, Seema is seen sharing a pie with Adam and his sister. Marriage or no marriage, Seema and Adam are happy in their world. Dating in the 50s isn’t easy, but there’s still hope, and Seema’s story proves just that.
Giuseppe & Anthony
Photograph by Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxAnthony and Giuseppe (Sebastiano Pigazzi) are engaged, but Anthony is having doubts. Torn over their age difference and a disapproving future mother-in-law (Patti LuPone), and the baggage of a past failed marriage. Giuseppe, however, seems more than willing to risk it all for love.
Anthony calls out Giuseppe for not wanting to marry him, accusing him of just looking for “a mummy.” Giuseppe’s answer? Smashing a pie in Anthony’s face. They both end up laughing, pie-covered & completely smitten. Married or not, Anthony and Giuseppe know how to make each other happy. The ending does leave us wondering whether the wedding happens.
Lisa Todd Wexley & Herbert
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxLisa and Charlotte get into a deep conversation about their married lives. Lisa, who is attracted to her colleague, later shares a conversation with Herbert that eventually ends with her. So no, she is not cheating on her husband! She is accepting her marriage with all its imperfections.
Despite the ups & downs, Lisa and Herbert have weathered the storms and remain committed to staying together.
Final Conclusion: Did It Leave Any Possibility For A Spin-Off?
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxThe finale leaves fans craving more. With the AJLT kids each bringing their own bold personalities, it’s hard not to imagine a spinoff: a Next Gen “Sex and the City” following their friendships, drama & every gloriously messy romance in between.
Would it be chaotic? Absolutely. Would we binge every last episode? Without question. (Dear Sarah Jessica Parker & Michael Patrick King, are you listening?)
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