And Just Like That Season 3 Confirmed as Final Chapter for Carrie Bradshaw
Aug, 10 2025
'And Just Like That...' Ends for Good with Season 3
The rumors swirling through fan groups and social media are true: And Just Like That is calling it quits after Season 3. HBO Max confirmed that Carrie Bradshaw's saga will draw to a close with the next batch of episodes, settling speculation about the show's future. The announcement from showrunner Michael Patrick King landed smack in the middle of renewed fan enthusiasm, with many saying Season 3 already looked set to be its strongest yet.
So what makes this ending different? First, the dates are set in stone: the final ride begins on May 29, 2025, and wraps up on August 14, 2025. Twelve episodes, with the last one cheekily dubbed “Better Than Sex,” promise to tie up loose ends and deliver the kind of drama Carrie and her friends are known for. Choosing to go out on a high note, King said the storylines have reached their “natural conclusion.” He wants the series to bow out gracefully instead of wearing out its welcome—which, let's be honest, many long-running shows fail to do.
What's in Store for the Final Season?
This last outing turns the spotlight tighter on the leading women. Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) steps into uncharted territory—navigating single life in her 50s, closing the book on Aidan Shaw for good, and wrestling with a brand new apartment. Writing a novel and learning to adapt become her big challenges. The showrunners really leaned into the idea of “surrendering to what life throws at you,” which feels relatable to anyone who's ever felt sideswiped by change.
The cast shrinks for more focus: it's just Carrie, Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), Charlotte (Kristin Davis), Lisa (Nicole Ari Parker), and Seema (Sarita Choudhury). Gone are Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez) and Nya Wallace (Karen Pittman), giving space for deeper dives into the core group’s stories. The fan favorite—Carrie’s signature voiceover narration—is finally back after a weird absence in earlier episodes, bringing a hint of classic 'Sex and the City' comfort.
There’s a clear sense that everyone’s story is getting real closure. Carrie’s “will-they-won't-they” with Aidan comes to a hard stop, correcting one of the franchise’s most debated love triangles. No more after-the-credits wishful thinking: this season drives home that the magic was never meant to be there. Instead, Carrie deals with heartbreak, reinvention, writing, and the realization that life’s curveballs don’t quit, but neither does her resilience.
The mood on set? Sarah Jessica Parker calls it “juicy” and “lush,” with Sarita Choudhury adding that things get “hot” and even a bit “sweaty”—not just from the Manhattan summer but from bubbling character tension. Critics and early viewers agree the writing has found new depth, with smarter, more vulnerable storylines and enough laugh-out-loud moments to balance the drama.
If you’re still hoping for a Samantha cameo, don’t hold your breath. Kim Cattrall remains absent, but the team promises the final season pays tribute to the original 'Sex and the City' spirit. This time, the focus stays tight on friendship, unexpected turns in life, and sticking together even as the world keeps changing around you. For fans old and new, the next season is shaping up to be the kind of goodbye you want to remember.