The sun may have set on the third season of the Sex and the City spinoff, but for one of its original stars, the story is far from over. During a recent appearance on the podcast Are You A Charlotte?, Kristin Davis joined former co-star Mario Cantone to discuss the polarizing conclusion of And Just Like That. Despite the show being billed as a series finale, both actors expressed a strong desire for more, with Davis even floating her own theory about a potential return to the franchise.
The conversation highlighted a significant gap between the network’s branding of the finale and the actors’ personal feelings. Cantone, who has played the fan-favorite Anthony Marentino for decades, was vocal about his dissatisfaction with the ending. “I don’t care what anybody says, that was not a series finale,” he argued. “It was a season finale, but that wasn’t a series finale.” Davis echoed this sentiment, admitting that she wanted at least one more season to wrap up the journey of the central characters.
Denial and Unofficial Theories
In a move that highlights just how much these characters mean to the cast, Davis confessed that she hasn’t actually watched the final episode yet. She explained that she is currently “in denial” and prefers to stay in a headspace where the show hasn’t actually ended. This emotional attachment has led her to develop a theory that the franchise might return in a different format.
“This is not based on anything real,” Davis clarified. “In my mind, we’re going to do something else. I don’t think it’ll be a whole season, but I think we will do something else.” However, she acknowledged the complicated corporate landscape, noting that ownership of the property remains a hurdle that would need to be cleared before any new project could take shape.
The Creator’s Stance
While Davis remains hopeful, showrunner Michael Patrick King seems to have a more final perspective. King has previously stated that he has “definitely closed the book” on the world of Carrie Bradshaw and her friends. Yet, he did offer a slight glimmer of hope by referencing the franchise’s history of unexpected resurrections.
“I’m always surprised,” King told The Hollywood Reporter. “When we closed Sex and the City, we closed it. And just like that, we’re back!” This “never say never” attitude provides just enough oxygen for fans—and cast members like Davis—to keep the dream of a revival alive, even if there are no current plans for a fourth season or a new movie.
A Critical Cold Shoulder
The push for more content comes amid a wave of harsh criticism regarding how the series concluded. Critics were not particularly kind to the finale, with some describing the episode as “pointless” and “meandering.” Reviewers took aim at the show’s focus on “fantasy wealth” and trivial subplots rather than delivering a satisfying emotional payoff for the characters audiences have followed for nearly thirty years.
Whether the mixed reception will influence future decisions remains to be seen. For now, the legacy of the show sits in a strange limbo: officially finished according to the creators, but very much alive in the hopes of its leading ladies.
