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With Kim Cattrall not returning forAnd Just Like That…season 3, I think it’s time for theSex and the Citysequel to recast Samantha Jones — or move on entirely. DespiteAnd Just Like That’s star-studded cast,Michael Patrick King’s revival of the hit HBO series has been uneven at best and downright cringe-worthy at worst. While I was thrilled to see Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw, Cynthia Nixon’s Miranda Hobbes, and Kristin Davis' Charlotte York Goldenblatt return forAnd Just Like That, I always felt uneasy about the idea of forging ahead without Cattrall’s Samantha.
When it comes toSex and the Citycharacters, the foursome has always formed the backbone of the show. As Charlotte points out, her friends are her soulmates. Despite an allegedfeud between Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker, all four stars returned for twoSATCfilms. Honestly, that gave me some misguided hope aboutAnd Just Like Thatresolving any friction and reuniting the beloved leading ladies. In the wake of Samantha’s glaring absence in season 1,And Just Like Thatseason 2’s Samantha cameofelt like a goodbye. Like Cattrall,I think we all need to move on.
It’s Time To Recast Samantha In And Just Like That (Or Move On)
Recasting Iconic Characters Is Always A Challenge
When I heard thatCattrall debunked the latest rumor about Samantha’s return, my first thought was that, sadly, it’s more than time forAnd Just Like Thatto move on from the beloved character. Others have suggested Samantha be recast for the upcoming season of theSATCrevival series, but that seems pretty risky to me. A fan-favorite personality onSex and the City, there’s also no denying thatSamantha Jones is one of TV’s most iconic characters. I think it’s hard to imagine even the most gifted actor replacing Cattrall and joining Parker, Davis, and Nixon’s brunch table.
I could see King and theAJLTwriter’s room wanting to keep the door open to Cattrall’s future return.
Cattrall’s very firm decision to steer clear of the Max series definitely confirmsmy worstAnd Just Like Thatfearsin some ways. I could see King and theAJLTwriter’s room wanting to keep the door open to Cattrall’s future return. After all, the first season saw an estranged Samantha sending Carrie flowers after Big’s (Chris Noth) untimely death-by-Peleton and, ultimately, reconnecting with the New York City writer via text. While recasting Samantha would be difficult,it’s clear that dancing around the narrative obstacle just isn’t working.And Just Like Thatseason 3needs a fresh approach.
I Hope And Just Like That’s Funeral Sighting Is A Much-Deserved Tribute To This 1 Beloved Character
I hope this funeral scene in AJLT means an iconic Sex and the City character will finally get the proper send-off they deserve after 26 years.
Kim Cattrall Has Said (Again) She’s Not Returning
The Actor’s AJLT Season 2 Samantha Cameo Felt Like A Goodbye
Two seasons into the revival series, it’s become very obvious to me and otherSATCfans that Kim Cattrall has no plans to return in full force.Every time the show starts filming, rumors swirl about Cattrall’s return, prompting her to debunk them. To me, Samantha’s brief appearance inAnd Just Like Thatseason 2’s endingwas framed as a lowkey goodbye of sorts. Actually, I felt the whole finale had that feeling, especially since Max hadn’t officially renewedAJLTfor a third outing. Dubbed “The Last Supper,” the two-part finale saw Carriefinallyleaving her iconic apartment.
Samantha says goodbye to the apartment, and to her Sex and the City escapades.
The shoe-obsessed writer even threw a dinner party — the titular supper — to honor the end of what felt like an unending era. The reflective series finale pushed Carrie’s story into new territory in many ways, andCattrall’s cameo helped tie it all together. In the brief scene, Samantha calls Carrie from London to tell her some disappointing news: She can’t make her surprise flight to New York for Carrie’s last supper. Samantha says goodbye to the apartment, and to herSex and the Cityescapades. Honestly, it feels like a final franchise appearance for Cattrall too.
And Just Like That Season 3 Update Teases A Massive Season 2’s Ending Retcon
In the season 2 finale of Max’s Sex and the City revival, Carrie’s life took a huge turn, but an And Just Like That season 3 update suggest a retcon.
And Just Like That’s Story Has Really Suffered Without Samantha
The Sex And The City Revival Has Struggled To Find Samantha Replacements
And Just Like Thatintroduced a bevy of new characters to bring a much-needed diversity to the show’s principal cast. For a sex-positive series set in New York City,Sex and the Citywas always incredibly white and straight. However,I think expanding the cast was also an attempt to disguise Cattrall’s glaring absence. Often, Seema (Sarita Choudhury) and Nya (Karen Pittman) are given scenes that would’ve been perfect for Samantha. This approach is a huge disservice toAnd Just Like That’s new characters — and it reiterates that the show is suffering without Samantha Jones.
The first two seasons ofAnd Just Like That…are streaming on Max.
And Just Like That…
And Just Like That is a continuation of the beloved franchise Sex and the City, chronicling the experiences of Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte as they transition from the complexities of life and friendships in their 30s to those in their 50s.
