Ever wonder about the strange conclusion to Carrie Bradshaw’s journey?
The spinoff of “Sex and the City,” titled “And Just Like That,” wrapped up its third season on HBO Max with a finale that ended Carrie’s tale, which began back in 1998.
But instead of a poignant send-off filled with friendship or romance, the final episode included, well, an overflowed toilet. Yes, really.
Fans had quite the reaction to this bizarre conclusion.
One frustrated viewer took to social media to express, “Why am I saying goodbye to some of my favorite TV characters while watching a toilet overflow?”
Another lamented, “You have the chance to create a final scene, and this is what we get? The writers really must hate us.”
A third fan added, “Why watch this episode only to end up feeling this way?”
It seems many felt the ending was almost a joke, with comments like, “I honestly ran to the bathroom just like I had to at the finale.”
Another viewer’s disappointment shone through as they noted, “I feel like the writers just didn’t care anymore.”
In the farewell episode, Carrie finds herself at a Thanksgiving gathering, but her close friends are mostly absent. Miranda had a dog crisis to attend to at the vet, while Charlotte was busy supporting her husband dealing with complications post-cancer.
This left Carrie stuck with Miranda’s son, Brady, and a few of his irritated friends, plus Mark, who was awkwardly invited and clearly not her type.
During the gathering, one of Brady’s friends ended up clogging the toilet, advising everyone to light a candle afterward. Then, as Mark used the restroom, the toilet overflowed, showing a rather unsightly scene.
So, when fans speak of a “sh-tty” finale, they’re referencing it quite literally.
This scene seems to symbolize a rather unconventional farewell for a show that was once celebrated for its glamour and romance.
Since its premiere in 1998, “Sex and the City” followed Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha as they navigated love and life in New York City.
After concluding the original series in 2004, the characters returned in films in 2008 and 2010, leading to “And Just Like That,” which debuted in 2021 without Samantha, exploring the characters as they reached their 50s.
From the beginning, “And Just Like That” faced skepticism from fans. The show’s decision to kill off Carrie’s long-time love, Big, angered many, who felt it tarnished the legacy of the original series.
Moreover, critics have pointed out that some characters felt less developed, almost like caricatures.
Despite facing criticism and controversy, reports indicated that “And Just Like That” was coming to an end.
On August 1, Sarah Jessica Parker announced the impending conclusion of the third season, while showrunner Michael Patrick King shared his thoughts on social media as well.
He reflected, “While writing the final episode, it became clear that Season 3 could be a great point to bring things to a close.”
However, many found the toilet scene hard to reconcile with that notion.
A viewer expressed disbelief over the choices made, noting, “They focused so much on Aiden and missed the mark entirely, creating an emotionally lackluster finale instead.”
There’s definitely a mix of nostalgia and frustration in the air.
