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'And Just Like That' Ends With Divisive Finale as Parker Shrugs Off Backlash

She frames the conclusion as a creative choice reached with showrunner Michael Patrick King.

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Overview

  • Season 3 served as the series finale, with the concluding episode debuting Aug. 14 on Max after King said the revival would end this season.
  • In a New York Times interview, Sarah Jessica Parker said she doesn’t dwell on critics and pointed to the show’s success and audience connections.
  • Michael Patrick King said he welcomes both praise and so‑called hate‑watching, noting the strong reactions show the series’ impact.
  • Critical reviews, including Collider’s, argued the finale undercut the franchise’s long‑standing emphasis on female friendship.
  • Commentary from The Straits Times questioned the handling of newly introduced characters of color, saying they often felt secondary.