Overview

• Showrunner Michael Patrick King confirmed on August 1 that the series will wrap with a two-part finale on HBO Max, with episodes released at 9 p.m. ET on August 7 and August 14.
• Premiered in late 2021 as an HBO Max exclusive, the revival features three of the original four leads and excludes Kim Cattrall’s Samantha Jones from the main cast.
• Critics say the revival failed to sustain deeper narratives around sex, aging and continuity despite occasional standout moments.
• Reviewers singled out the awkward handling of Willie Garson’s character after the actor’s death and the underuse of new characters such as Seema Patel.
• Sarah Jessica Parker said she does not monitor fan reactions online and the core creative team has stepped back from ongoing audience feedback as the finale arrives.