Sex and the City's revival series And Just Like That... season 3 continues the story of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) after the death of Mr. Big (Chris Noth) in the series premiere. The show was originally met with polarizing responses from critics, with many describing the show as an underwhelming follow-up to the popular HBO sex comedy it originated from. This carried over into season 2, but with some itted improvements from its first attempt at reviving the franchise.
Now, Rotten Tomatoes has revealed And Just Like That... season 3 holds a 78% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 24 reviews, alongside being Certified Fresh. This makes it the highest-ranked season so far, with season 1 getting a 48% and season 2 getting a 63%. Reviews are saying season 3 is a much-improved version of the series, which has finally found its footing as a proper sequel to the original show.
What And Just Like That...'s Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The Series
Its Improved Score Is A Good Sign For Season 3
Reviews for And Just Like That... season 3 have maintained general positivity about the series so far, despite a few critiques still aimed at the show. The consensus appears to be that the series' optimism and greater focus on bringing characters back to their old selves has helped this season start off on the right foot. While there are still some criticisms, such as some storylines not working very well or a slow pace, its score on the site alone emphasizes how critics see this as an improvement over the series' previous seasons.
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For now, only the critics score on the website is clear, as the audience score hasn't been calculated yet as of writing. Previous seasons of the show have been lambasted by audiences, whose scores gave season 1 a 27% and season 2 a 36%. The audience's harshness has been aimed at everything from And Just Like That...'s characters to the stories being told. However, with the critics score much more positive for season 3, it's possible the show's audience score also fares better when it's finalized.
Our Take On And Just Like That... Getting Its Best RT Critics Score So Far
The Show Can Build Back Goodwill With Sex And The City Fans
Based on the responses to seasons 1 and 2 from critics and audiences alike, And Just Like That... will need to work to build itself to the same heights as Sex and the City. Luckily, season 3 appears to be a good step in the right direction, with its critical response reflecting the show's continual improvement with every new season. As the series continues, perhaps it can recapture the spark of its predecessor, while still forging a path that's uniquely its own.
New episodes of And Just Like That... season 3 arrive Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
And Just Like That...
- Release Date
- December 9, 2021
- Network
- HBO Max, Max
- Showrunner
- Michael Patrick King
Cast
Sarah Jessica ParkerCarrie Bradshaw
Cynthia NixonMiranda Hobbes
WHERE TO WATCH
And Just Like That… is a continuation of the Sex and the City narrative, exploring the lives of Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte as they transition from the complexities of life in their 30s to navigating friendships and personal growth in their 50s.
- Directors
- Nisha Ganatra, Ry Russo-Young, Anu Valia
- Writers
- Susan Fales-Hill
- Main Genre
- Comedy
- Creator(s)
- Darren Star
- Executive Producer(s)
- Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael Patrick King, Elisa Zuritsky, John Melfi, Julie Rottenberg
- Producers
- Teddy Au
- Seasons
- 2
- Streaming Service(s)
- MAX
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