And Just Like That Episodes: Season 3 Finale Explained

If you’ve followed Carrie Bradshaw through her podcast era and the chaos of midlife reinvention, you already know the third season of And Just Like That… didn’t just wrap up a chapter—it closed the entire series. Season 3 delivered 12 episodes and aired its finale in August 2025, bringing the revival’s total to 33 episodes across three seasons.

Total seasons produced: 3 · Total episodes aired: 33 · Season 3 episode count: 12 · Series finale release date: August 2025 · Network: HBO Max (Max) · Show status: Canceled after season 3

The table below shows key facts about the series for quick reference.

How many episodes are there of season 3 And Just Like That?

And Just Like That season 3 episode count

• Season 3 consists of 12 episodes (Sky (UK broadcaster)).
• The season premiered on May 29, 2025 in the U.S. (TV Guide (TV listings authority)).
• Each episode runs between 36 and 43 minutes (early episodes: S3E1 “Outlook Good” 36 min, S3E2 “The Rat Race” 42 min) (TV Guide).

Season 3 episode release schedule

• Episodes dropped weekly on Max (Thursdays) in the U.S. (Max (official streaming platform)).
• U.K. viewers on Sky/Now got episodes roughly 24 hours later (Sky (UK broadcaster)).
• The finale aired in August 2025 (TV Guide).

Is there a season 4 of Just Like That?

Why the show ended after season 3

• No season 4 was produced (Wikipedia (general reference)).
• Showrunners planned the finale as a series conclusion rather than a typical season ender (Harper’s Bazaar (culture and entertainment coverage)).

Official cancellation announcement details

• No formal renewal was ever announced for season 4; production wrapped after season 3 (Max (official streaming platform)).

Showrunner statements about the series conclusion

The Harper’s Bazaar recap of the finale described it as “Carrie Bradshaw’s farewell” (Harper’s Bazaar). The series ended on a note of Carrie dancing alone to a karaoke machine, a moment that the magazine called a “perfect sendoff.”

What this means: The showrunners chose a definitive end. No season 4 was ever in active development, and the series stopped because they wanted it that way.

Why did they cancel And Just Like That?

Backlash and ratings factors

• Cancellation has been linked to criticism of the show, especially the latest season, though not identified as the sole cause (ELLE (women’s lifestyle and entertainment magazine)).
• Viewership numbers were never officially released by Max, making it hard to attribute cancellation to low ratings.

Creative decision to end the series

• Showrunners deliberately chose to conclude the story after three seasons (Harper’s Bazaar).

Statement from HBO Max or show creators

No official statement from HBO Max (now simply “Max”) was issued confirming cancellation reasons. The absence of a renewal announcement after production wrapped effectively confirmed the series was over.

The implication: without an explicit cancellation notice, the narrative of “backlash killed the show” is not a proven fact. What is clear is that the production team stopped making episodes after season 3.

How much did Kim Cattrall get paid for her cameo?

Kim Cattrall’s reported payment for appearance

• Kim Cattrall was reportedly paid $1 million for her cameo in season 3 (TV Guide).

Circumstances of her cameo in the series

• The appearance was a brief cameo, not a full role (Harper’s Bazaar).
• Payment details were widely reported but not officially confirmed by Cattrall or Max.

What is the complete And Just Like That episode guide?

Three seasons, 33 episodes. The pattern is clear: each season grew in length, with the final season being the longest.

All episodes are available to stream on Max (Max (official streaming platform)). In the UK, Sky/Now also carries the series (Sky (UK broadcaster)).

The pattern: Season 1 ran 10 episodes, season 2 ran 11, and the final season 3 ran 12. The series ended at 33 episodes total, each season longer than the one before it.

For viewers who invested in these characters through three seasons, the finale offers closure—but also a reminder that the story could have continued. The showrunners chose a definitive end, and that choice means no more weekly episodes. For fans of the franchise, the conversation now shifts to whether any future Sex and the City projects will emerge, or if this really is the final bow for Carrie and company.