Today, I explain how absurd the explanation being give for the final of And Just Like That is.
Knowledge Waits is a feature where I just share some bit of pop culture history that interests me that doesn’t quite fit into the other features.
And Just Like That, the sequel series to Sex and the City, is ending after three seasons. Michael Patrick King, the creator of the series, announced the end on the show’s official Instagram page:
“And just like that… the ongoing storytelling of the Sex and the City universe is coming to an end. While I was writing the last episode of And Just Like That… Season 3, it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop. Along with Sarah Jessica Parker, Casey Bloys and Sarah Aubrey, we decided to end the popular series this year with a two-part finale and extended the original series order from 10 episodes to 12. SJP and I held off announcing the news until now because we didn’t want the word ‘final’ to overshadow the fun of watching the season. It’s with great gratitude we thank all the viewers who have let these characters into their homes and their hearts over these many years.”
The rest of the cast and crew were just told the other day.
So, therefore, King’s position is that he decided to end the show after the 10th episode, wrote a two-part series finale, and then DIDN’T TELL ANY OF THE CAST OR CREW THAT IT WAS THE END? And the episodes were somehow not written in such a way as to indicate that it was, in fact, the series finale of the show?
In a word, suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuure.
In two words, “Sure, Jan.”
I’ve never watched more than a few minutes of either series, just not my cup o’ tea, but you’re right–this is just bizarre. He’s working with professionals who may need to start looking for other work. Beyond that, he owes them the decency of treating them like adults who can keep a secret. Even if you worry about leaks and don’t tell the full crew, the leads deserve that.