Sarah Jessica Parker Responds to ‘And Just Like That’ Backlash
UPDATE: Sarah Jessica Parker has just fired back at critics of “And Just Like That,” following a disastrous series finale that aired last Thursday. In a candid interview with the New York Times, the 60-year-old actress expressed her indifference to the hate-watchers of the show, stating, “I don’t think I have the constitution to have spent a lot of time thinking about that.”
The final episode, titled “Party of One,” has sparked significant backlash, particularly due to its controversial storyline featuring Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw, exiting the series as a single woman. Despite the criticism, Parker believes the show has achieved meaningful connections with audiences. “We always worked incredibly hard to tell stories that were interesting or real… it has been so enormously successful,” she added.
The reboot of the iconic Sex and the City, which premiered in 2023, featured all original cast members except for Kim Cattrall. While it initially became HBO’s most-watched series debut, viewership dropped sharply as critics noted outdated themes and forced attempts at cultural relevance. Just two weeks prior to the finale, HBO announced that the show would not return for a fourth season, marking a swift end to the series.
Adding fuel to the fire, reality star Bethenny Frankel launched a scathing critique of the show on Instagram, dubbing it the “worst show ever.” In an unfiltered rant, she stated, “This is the worst show ever. Honestly, this is ‘from hero to zero.’ It’s just so forced.” Her comments reflect the sentiments of many viewers who felt let down by the finale, with Frankel describing it as “25 pounds of disaster in a 5-pound bag.”
Frankel also criticized the show’s fashion choices and character portrayals, saying, “Everybody’s just a weird caricature of themselves.” She concluded her tirade by urging producers to “put it to rest,” signaling a growing frustration among fans over the quality of the reboot.
As the dust settles on the show’s controversial finale, it remains to be seen how this backlash will impact the legacy of Sex and the City and its beloved characters. Fans and critics alike are left questioning the future of such a culturally significant franchise.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
