And Just Like That Actor Questions His Role in Show’s Ending

The unexpected ending of the “Sex and the City” spinoff, “And Just Like That,” has left fans scratching their heads. The show is set to conclude after Season 3 wraps up on August 14, according to Sarah Jessica Parker and showrunner Michael Patrick King. In a playful Instagram post, co-star Jonathan Cake jokingly questioned if his character, Duncan, was to blame for the sudden finale, after a night of passion with Carrie Bradshaw.

Duncan, a new addition in Season 3, stirred things up for Carrie as her new love interest. Despite poking fun at his own shirtless photo, Cake expressed gratitude to his co-stars and producers for the opportunity to be part of the show that brought joy for nearly thirty years.

The original series, which aired from 1998 to 2004, followed Carrie and her friends through dating escapades in New York City. “And Just Like That” premiered in 2021 on HBO Max, continuing the ladies’ journeys in their 50s, except for the absence of Samantha amidst rumors of on-set tensions with Cattrall, which Parker has denied.

While some speculated that the spinoff was axed, King clarified that he felt it was the right time to finish the story. Ratings for the show were declining, with the Season 3 premiere reaching 429,000 households during the live-plus-three-day viewership window. Additionally, efforts to address woke themes, like the addition of the character Che Diaz, were met with criticism from fans who found the portrayal exaggerated and unrealistic.

Ultimately, King and Parker chose to wrap up the show on their terms to maintain the enjoyment for viewers without overshadowing the season’s story. Despite its premature ending, “And Just Like That” will be remembered as a brief but impactful chapter in the “Sex and the City” universe.