The spin-off of the iconic Sex and the City polarised fans of the original. Critics of the series point to Samantha’s non-return, changes in the personalities of beloved characters, and not-so-interesting plot lines among its flaws. Still, the show has not lacked an audience – And Just Like That… was greenlit for a third season even before the season 2 finale.
As the show’s creator Michael Patrick King said:
We are thrilled to spend more time in the Sex and the City universe telling new stories about the lives of these relatable and aspirational characters played by these amazing actors. And Just Like That… Here comes season three.
The show’s second season brought controversy, several surprising storylines, a cameo by Kim Cattrall as Samantha, and the highly anticipated return of John Corbett as Aidan. What will surprise viewers in season 3? Here’s everything you need to know.
And Just Like That… season 3 release date
The third season of And Just Like That… kicks off tonight, Thursday 29 May, on Max in the US and on Now in the UK. Season 3 consists of 12 episodes, which will premiere on the platform weekly.
The basic, ad-supported Max subscription costs $9.99 per month and either $16.99 per month or $20.99 per month for ad-free streaming, depending on what package you opt for.
The UK-based fans of Carrie Bradshaw can get Now’s Entertainment membership for £9.99 per month.
When do new episodes of And Just Like That… season 3 premiere?
Here’s when and where to watch the latest episode of the series in the UK and US.
And Just Like That… season 3 UK episode release schedule
In the UK, you can catch new episodes of the series on Sky Comedy and stream it on Now. They release at the same in the UK as they do in the US, which translates to 2am on Fridays.
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 1: Friday, 30 May 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 2: Friday, 6 June 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 3: Friday, 13 June 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 4: Friday, 20 June 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 5: Friday, 27 June 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 6: Friday, 4 July 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 7: Friday, 11 July 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 8: Friday, 18 July 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 9: Friday, 25 July 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 10: Friday, 1 August 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 11: Friday, 8 August 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 12: Friday, 15 August 2025
And Just Like That… season 3 US episode release schedule
In the US, you can stream every new episode of the series on Max at 9pm ET / 6pm PT and 8pm CT.
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 1: Thursday, 29 May 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 2: Thursday, 5 June 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 3: Thursday, 12 June 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 4: Thursday, 19 June 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 5: Thursday, 26 June 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 6: Thursday, 3 July 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 7: Thursday, 10 July 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 8: Thursday, 17 July 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 9: Thursday, 24 July 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 10: Thursday, 31 July 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 11: Thursday, 7 August 2025
- And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 12: Thursday, 14 August 2025
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And Just Like That… Season 3 plot
The first season began with a tragedy in Carrie’s life – the death of Mr. Big. Despite being devastated by her husband’s passing, the writer decided to rebuild her life.
In season two, she crossed paths with Aidan, her former great love. However, their romance wasn’t destined to last as, when Aidan received news that his youngest son had been in a car accident, he chose to leave Carrie and return to take care of him.
However, Aidan isn’t gone forever. As confirmed by the showrunner, Michael Patrick King, the love story will spark again in season 3 (via Entertainment Weekly):
The Carrie-Aidan relationship is dramatic and exciting because it contains two points of view. I think half the fans who do not want Carrie to be in a relationship will be like, ‘Enough!’ The other half will understand that when you love somebody, what comes with them is their family.
It’s an interesting thing when you have Carrie Bradshaw in love figuring out how to make this work when, at a certain age, everyone has a past. There are a couple of booby traps in the Carrie-Aidan history that we’re very aware of, as well.
Another vital storyline in season 3 will be Carrie writing a novel. Thanks to this, Carrie’s voiceover narration, which was a distinctive feature of Sex and the City, will return to the show.
According to the showrunner:
Carrie’s actually writing a new book and the voiceover is the way into the book. When we did voiceover on Sex in the City, Carrie had this overview of everything. She was telling you what to think and what to feel. For the first two seasons of And Just Like That, I took the voiceover away because I didn’t think she knew what she was feeling.
She’s starting to feel things again and have an overview of where she is in the world. Writing a book is very private, and so, in an interesting way, it’s almost a direct, intimate conversation with the viewer. Maybe there are things she’s saying to the viewer that she wouldn’t say to even her best friends.
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Carrie’s friends also faced their own challenges. Miranda, attempting to rearrange her life, ultimately parted ways with both Steve and Che, but they remained friends in both cases. Meanwhile, Charlotte decided to return to a full-time job, much to Harry’s surprise. Seema took a risk and started dating Ravi, and Nya found love again.
King revealed that:
It’s a lot of ‘new’ within the familiar, but even the familiar characters are going through new things. It’s more than Carrie that has a new apartment. Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) has a new apartment. We feel that there’s a lot of newness in the world right now, especially for these characters. We wanted to tell new stories and put them through new obstacles.
And Just Like That… season 3 trailer
Here’s a sneak peek of what awaits Carrie and her gang in season 3:
And Just Like That… season 3 cast
Here’s the confirmed list of the recurring cast:
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw
- Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbs
- Kristin Davis as Charlotte York
- David Eigenberg as Steve Brady
- Evan Handler as Harry Goldenblatt
- Sarita Choudhury as Seema Patel
- Nicole Ari Parker as Lisa Todd Wexley
- Karen Pittman as Dr. Nya Wallace
- John Corbett as Aidan Shaw
- Mario Cantone as Anthony Marentino
- Cathy Ang as Lily Goldenblatt
- Alexa Swinton as Rock Goldenblatt
- Niall Cunningham as Brady Hobbes
- Christopher Jackson as Herbert Wexley
- Sebastiano Pigazzi as Guiseppe
- Dolly Wells as Joy
However, Sara Ramirez, who starred as Che Diaz, won’t appear in season 3. The character played by Ramirez, a nonbinary stand-up comedian and Miranda’s new love interest, wasn’t exactly a fan favourite. Che was criticised as one-dimensional and unauthentic, and their relationship with the lawyer was considered unsatisfying. Some also regarded the character as an example of tokenism.
According to Variety, Che disappears from And Just Like That… because the relationship between the comedian and Miranda burned out, and their paths diverged. Perhaps viewers’ dislike of the character was also significant. Another theory is that Sarah Ramirez’s departure from the cast concerns her statements on social media about the Israeli-Palestinian war.
Karen Pittman, who starred as Columbia law school professor Nya Wallace, won’t appear in season 3 as well.
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In season 3, we won’t see Samantha make a return. Kim Cattrall agreed to a cameo in the second season, only to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the series premiere. It seems that she doesn’t intend to put in more time on And Just Like That…
Here are the new cast members of the series:
- Rosie O’Donnell as Mary
- Cheri Oteri
- Patti LuPone
- Logan Marshall-Green
- Mehcad Brooks
- Jonathan Cake
