Michael Patrick King Reflects on Carrie Bradshaw’s ‘And Just Like That’ Finale: ‘This Is Where We Wanted to Leave Her’

In a candid interview following the conclusion of ‘And Just Like That,’ showrunner Michael Patrick King has shed light on the creative decisions behind Carrie Bradshaw’s ultimate fate and the series’ surprising end. King revealed that the decision to conclude the HBO Max revival after its third season was an organic one, driven by a desire to bring Carrie’s journey to a meaningful, self-reliant close.

The finale, titled ‘Party of One,’ saw Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) choose herself, a deliberate echo and response to the original ‘Sex and the City’ ending. King emphasized that this season was crafted to lead Carrie to a place where she truly felt complete on her own, without needing a romantic partner to define her happiness. This stark contrast to the ‘Mr. Big’ ending of SATC was a conscious effort to avoid repetition and reflect Carrie’s growth over 27 years.

King also shared insights into the production’s secrecy, explaining that the cast was not informed of the final season until filming was well underway. The decision to delay the announcement of the show’s conclusion until after the 10th episode was a strategic move to allow viewers to fully experience the emotional rollercoaster, particularly Carrie’s relationship with Aidan Shaw, without the pre-conceived notion of a ‘final’ season. Despite the show’s massive success and viral discourse, King expressed no second thoughts about ending the series, believing it was the right artistic choice to ‘take the candy away’ and leave the characters in a place of open-ended completion.

While King has ‘closed the book’ on Carrie’s current narrative, he remains open to future surprises, hinting that in the world of ‘Sex and the City,’ ‘you’re never, ever not… I’m always surprised.’ For now, fans are encouraged to ‘fan fiction’ the futures of Miranda and Charlotte, as the series aimed to provide an open-ended finish for all characters, ensuring their lives could continue beyond the screen.

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