Mon Aug 18 14:10:00 UTC 2025: ## “And Just Like That” Finale Flushes Away Hope, Embraces Humiliation
**New York, NY** – The final episode of HBO Max’s “And Just Like That” has left critics cold, with many arguing the reboot series ultimately succumbed to a squeamish obsession with aging and bodily functions, sacrificing the original’s charm in the process.
The finale, titled “Party of One,” saw the familiar characters grappling with familiar struggles: Miranda adjusting to a surprise pregnancy scare, Seema questioning the need for marriage, and Carrie facing the daunting prospect of being alone. However, critics argue that the storyline’s lack of originality is eclipsed by the show’s uncomfortable focus on physical degradation.
“Humiliation, more than anything else, has been the theme,” one critic wrote. The series has been criticized for turning its characters’ bodies into punchlines, showcasing awkward moments like Charlotte’s gastrointestinal issues, and Harry’s prostate cancer diagnosis, and general challenges of aging.
While “Sex and the City” also explored the mortification of single life, critics contend that “And Just Like That” has taken it to an extreme, showcasing an out-of-touch cast repulsed by poverty and the realities of New York’s rising inequality. A scene where Carrie visits her old apartment, now divided into cramped spaces by a struggling jewelry designer, has been particularly criticized for highlighting the character’s disconnect from everyday life.
Ultimately, the finale sees Carrie retreating into an inward-facing fantasy, focusing on writing a historical novel about her romantic misadventures. While not a satisfying conclusion for many, it might be a fitting end to a series that seemed increasingly uncomfortable in its own skin, making it easier to say goodbye.
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