Overview

• The Max revival concluded with its season 3 finale on Aug. 14, and showrunner Michael Patrick King has confirmed there will be no fourth season.
• Executive producers and writers Julie Rottenberg and Elisa Zuritsky said in new interviews that this conclusion best fits the character’s arc.
• They addressed the absence of a final on-screen trio moment as a deliberate choice that reflects enduring friendships without a staged reunion.
• The writers said they were not included in every step of the decision timeline, and Zuritsky said she stepped back from the internet to avoid negative commentary.
• Audience response remains split across social media and reviews, fueling broader discussion about expectations for endings to long-running franchises.