June 5 brought with it the airing of the second episode of Season 3 of Max’sSex and the Cityreboot,And Just Like That…, and the divisive series is, incredibly, continuing an upward trend for the show. A series that has proven utterly contentious since its 2021 debut, with some die-hardSex and the Cityfans entirelydismissive of it,some of the same magic from the original sitcom does still exist, with the hole left in many people’s lives followingSex and the City’s end at least somewhat filled by this spin-off.
After its first season,And Just Like That…could only manage a poor 48% critics' score onRotten Tomatoes, with an even worse 27% score from audiences, cementing its woes. Still, the story of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Charlotte York (Kristin Davis), Aidan Shaw (John Corbett), and co. continued, with Season 2 faring somewhat better with a 63% critics' score and 36% from audiences. This positive trend has thankfully continued, withSeason 3 so far earning a “certified fresh” 79% from critics, albeit withaudiences dropping their opinionslightly with a 33% score thus far.
Incredibly, this means that, at least critically, two ofAnd Just Like That’s three seasons to date have a better score than the overall average rating ofSex and the City, which stands at just 50%. However, perhaps where it matters most, the iconic original trumps the spin-off, withSex and the City’s audience rating of 77% considerably higher than any season ofAnd Just Like That. It is worth noting that this Season 3 score is from just 23 reviews so far critically, and after just two episodes have aired for audiences. It is very likely that both ratings will have altered by the time the season finishes at the end of July.
‘And Just Like That…’ Season 3 is “The Best Yet”
For Collider’sSamuel R. Murrian,And Just Like That’s third season was “the best yet,” with the criticawarding the outing a 7/10and citing improved storylines, impressive dramatic beats, andshow-stealing performancesas positive factors. “And Just Like Thatstill doesn’t nearly matchSex and the Cityfor innovation or gut-busting laughs, butnow that it’s been its own thing for several years, perhaps it’s time to stop comparing the two,” Murrian wrote, adding, “Much ofSex and the City’s core fandomwill enjoy the frothy escapism of these new episodes, partly thanks to the series' magnetically charismatic actors. For now, thanks to some much-needed refinements between seasons, maybe that’s enough.”
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