Charlotte and Miranda Deserved More From And Just Like That

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In a similar vein, And Just Like That created quite a stir among dedicated Sex and the City viewers. The premiere episode shocked many with Big’s death during a Peloton workout, introduced the questionable character of podcaster/comedian Che Diaz, who some found to be a stereotyped non-binary individual, and presented a mix of plot inconsistencies and uneven tones. Adding to the dissatisfaction was the conspicuous absence of Samantha Jones, played by Kim Cattrall.

After wrapping up the “Sex and the City” spinoff, it’s clear that one of the show’s significant shortcomings was its treatment of two of the original series’ most significant and cherished main characters: Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon). Unlike Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), who received proper closure in the Season 3 finale, Charlotte and Miranda ended their season on a disappointing note, following underwhelming storylines that failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Based on Michael Patrick King, the creator, announcing that the Season 3 finale might not have been initially planned as the final episode of “And Just Like That”, it’s plausible to think that some of the issues with the episode could be more forgivable if this turns out to be true. However, if we take King’s word that he realized while writing the finale that it could be a fitting conclusion, and that they delayed announcing the news because they didn’t want the “final” label to overshadow the enjoyment of watching the season, then the show’s later mistakes become harder to justify.

Let’s start with Miranda.

In Season 3, Miranda, the character from ‘And Just Like That’, found an age-suitable and intellectually matched romantic partner named Joy (Dolly Wells). However, this development couldn’t compensate for the frequent embarrassing situations she faced throughout the series – from becoming a viral meme to being a poor houseguest. The series finale didn’t spare us the sight of Miranda cleaning the bathroom floor on Thanksgiving night after Epcot (Spike Einbinder), a friend of Mia (Ellie Stiller), who was expecting a baby with Brady (Niall Cunningham), caused a toilet overflow at their gathering. If you found that sentence confusing, it’s understandable. To put it simply, Miranda experienced a lot of embarrassment in the series, even in the final episode when she had to clean up a mess on Thanksgiving.

In Sex and the City, although Miranda often found herself in awkward situations, she was never portrayed as the subject of mockery. Her storyline concluded with a more cynical Miranda finding contentment with Steve and baby Brady in Brooklyn. However, in this new phase, Miranda seems disinterested in repairing the damage caused by her interference in Brady’s relationships, leaving their relationship strained as the episode ended.

In regards to Charlotte, it seems she barely had a personal story to develop during the final episode of “And Just Like That”. Despite dealing with her own struggles like vertigo and managing Harry’s prostate cancer, as well as accepting their child Rock’s non-binary identity, there was an apparent absence of significant personal growth for Charlotte herself.

In a chat between Charlotte and LTW (Nicole Ari Parker), Lisa expressed her frustration that marriage often revolves around husbands’ feelings and letdowns instead of their own, questioning if Charlotte would still marry given what she now knows about the true nature of matrimony. Charlotte replied with an affirmative, “Indeed.

This aligns with our understanding of Charlotte’s strong and enduring affection for her family. However, while Charlotte was traditionally seen as multi-faceted in “Sex and the City”, the Charlotte portrayed in “And Just Like That” seemed, regrettably and disconcertingly, less complex.

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2025-08-15 05:06