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‘And Just Like That’ Team Defends Finale as Cattrall’s Online Nod Revives Cast Tensions

Show writers say the ending reflects an honest choice for Carrie.

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Overview

  • Executive producers Julie Rottenberg and Elisa Zuritsky publicly backed the conclusion, calling it true to the character and the friendships at the show’s core.
  • Viewers reacted sharply to the final episode, with outlets noting widespread criticism and debate over specific creative choices.
  • Kim Cattrall liked a fan’s Instagram comment asserting she “carried the entire franchise,” a gesture widely read as a dig at the spinoff.
  • Chris Noth was the only original cast member reported to publicly wish Cattrall a happy birthday, fueling fresh attention on long-running off-screen strains.
  • Showrunner Michael Patrick King previously confirmed the series would not return for a fourth season, closing the revival after three installments.