**End of an Era: HBO Confirms Third Season Will Be the Final Chapter for 'And Just Like That...'**

Fans reflect on the series' end while the show grapples with criticism and unresolved plot issues.

In a bittersweet announcement, HBO has confirmed that the third season of 'And Just Like That...', the much-discussed revival of the iconic 'Sex and the City', will be its last. Showrunner Michael Patrick King took to Instagram to express his sentiments, stating that as he penned the final episode, it became evident that this was a fitting point to conclude the series. Following the titular character Carrie Bradshaw’s famous saying, the reboot chronicles the trials and tribulations of its beloved characters as they navigate life, love, and style in their 50s.

As the cast prepares to bid farewell, a two-part finale is yet to be aired. King revealed that he and Sarah Jessica Parker, who reprised her role as Bradshaw, opted to withhold the news of the series' end until this moment to let the viewers enjoy the final season without the cloud of a farewell hanging over them. Parker celebrated this chapter's closure with a heartfelt poem and a montage on her social media. Meanwhile, her co-star Kristin Davis, who plays Charlotte York, expressed her heartfelt sadness over the show's conclusion.

The 'Sex and the City' franchise, originally born from Candace Bushnell's beloved books, has already seen two movie adaptations. However, King clarified that this marks the end of the "ongoing storytelling" within its universe, leaving fans craving for a spin-off disappointed. Viewership numbers have gradually diminished over the three seasons, with ratings peaking at 1.1 million US households for the premiere episode, but plummeting to less than half for the latest season.

Critics have been vocal about the reboot, particularly surrounding its efforts to diversify its cast. Publications like Elle and The Guardian have described the attempts as heavy-handed and a clumsy response to previous criticisms about racial insensitivity. Some fans have also pointed out logical inconsistencies within the plot, notably involving a character whose father reportedly died twice. The production team later clarified that this was indeed a stepfather, not the biological father, who passed away in the storyline.

In this final season, the character Che Diaz—dubbed as "the worst character on TV" by The Daily Beast—was replaced with a new character from the BBC, stirring mixed feelings among the audience. Fans have taken to social media to express their thoughts, with some yearning for the show to continue until the characters reach assisted living while others have stated a desire for improvements rather than an end. As the franchise bids goodbye, its cultural impact remains undeniably significant, leaving mixed feelings among viewers as they reflect on what has been and what could have been.