Overview

• Executive producers Julie Rottenberg and Elisa Zuritsky said the conclusion reflected the most honest outcome for the lead character and that key structural decisions were intentional.
• The writers explained the absence of a final on-screen trio scene as an affirmation of enduring friendships without needing to show the characters together.
• Viewer reaction to the last episodes stayed intense, with widespread criticism of specific scenes and the tone of the finale.
• Kim Cattrall drew attention by liking an Instagram comment praising Samantha and disparaging the spinoff, highlighting continued strains around the franchise.
• Chris Noth publicly wished Cattrall a happy birthday, reported as a lone cast acknowledgment, while writers noted they had even considered other callbacks such as revisiting Jack Berger.