And Just Like That is back today, and critics have branded it “harder to hate”

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The third season of “And Just Like That…” has made a promising start, receiving positive marks from critics after its initial reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

Hey there! Exciting news for all “Sex and the City” fans like me – we’re diving back into the lives of my fabulous friends Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, and Charlotte York Goldenblatt today! As these amazing women enter their 50s, they’re continuing to navigate love, friendship, and life in New York City. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

The freshly-released season is off to a strong start, boasting an impressive Rotten Tomatoes rating of 81%, based on 16 reviews at the time this was written. Critics appear to agree that it surpasses the last two seasons, although it’s not without its flaws.

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In comparison, season one holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 48%, while season two sits at 63%.

IndieWire finds the third season to be generally pleasant to watch, yet challenging not to criticize. However, it continues to have a tendency for annoying, unnecessary mistakes, and fails to show the same bravery as the original series when exploring the unknown.

Here’s what some of the other critics have been saying:

TIME Magazine

As it continues to evolve, AJLT manages to handle the challenges of later life, such as difficulties and health issues, while maintaining a positive outlook. It’s increasingly enjoying itself by embracing its own ridiculousness in a more enjoyable way.

Vanity Fair

The core events are usually captivating, despite the fact that the humor in this season can sometimes sound labored and forced, trying to mimic the sophisticated thematic flow and rhythm of ‘Sex and the City’s’ best humor. It’s consistently enjoyable, albeit not always perfectly so.

Metro

And Just Like That remains quite a distance from the Sex and the City revival that fans have been yearning for, but for the first time, I feel hopeful that they might be heading in the right direction. The key ingredients for success seem to be nostalgia, sexual content, and Samantha.

Daily Telegraph

As a lover of engaging narratives, I’ve noticed a delightful evolution in this series. Originally a hilarious tale about sexually open thirty-somethings dressed in high fashion, it has now matured into an ensembles piece delving into the complexities of life and friendship in our golden years – our 50s. And just like that, the horizon seems brighter than ever!

The Wrap

Although it’s not consistently successful, at its peak it transforms into an engaging, mature drama series, showcasing beloved characters from yesteryears that are worth watching.

Sydney Morning Herald

For the third season, it has settled into a pace that explores both the bliss and perils of being a woman in her fifties. It delves into the challenges of raising teenagers and caring for elderly parents, as well as the search for significance in careers and enduring connections.

In an exciting turn of events, here I am, eagerly waiting for the new chapter of my favorite series, And Just Like That…, to unfold. This long-awaited sequel to Sex and the City will be gracing our screens on Sky Comedy in the UK and NOW as well, while Max will be broadcasting it across the pond in the US. Can’t wait to see what these fabulous ladies are up to next!

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2025-05-30 13:19