The latest series installment featuring familiar characters returns to explore love and life in New York City.
The third season of 'And Just Like That', a continuation of the iconic series 'Sex and the City', premieres on streaming platform Max on Thursday in the United States and Friday in France.
This new season consists of twelve episodes that will be aired weekly.
The storyline continues to follow the lives of the central characters, Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, and Charlotte York, each navigating their personal and professional challenges.
Carrie, portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker, is seen yearning for Aidan, played by John Corbett, who has chosen to focus on raising his children.
Miranda, characteristically played by Cynthia Nixon, embraces her single and queer identity, re-entering the world of dating.
Meanwhile, Charlotte, played by Kristin Davis, faces the balancing act of managing her career alongside her family life.
Additionally, the narrative introduces new characters Lisa, played by Nicole Ari Parker, and Seema, portrayed by Sarita Choudhury, who join the trio in the absence of Samantha Jones, a character famously portrayed by Kim Cattrall.
Due to a public feud with Parker, Cattrall's appearance in the second season was minimal.
Cynthia Nixon described the upcoming season as a 'wonderful mix', contrasting it with the previous seasons which had distinct tones; the first, which aired in 2021 amid the
COVID-19 pandemic, was noted for its darker themes, while the second season was characterized as being considerably more joyful and sexually liberated.
Nixon highlighted this blend, noting that the season starts humorously but transitions into more poignant and difficult moments.
Originally aired from 1998 to 2004, 'Sex and the City' broke ground with its frank discussions of female sexuality and relationships.
Cynthia Nixon remarked on its enduring appeal, stating it has become a 'comfort food' for many viewers, albeit with a provocative edge.
Sarah Jessica Parker emphasized the groundbreaking nature of 'Sex and the City', acknowledging that prior to its debut, there had been no series that portrayed women's lives with such freedom on American cable networks.
The new iteration, 'And Just Like That', aims to address the lack of narratives focused on women over fifty, incorporating a more diverse casting approach and the inclusion of intimacy coordinators.
Kristin Davis, also in her sixties, remarked on the vibrancy of life after fifty, asserting that many experiences await individuals in this stage of life, especially for those who are single.
She expressed a clear reluctance to return to her twenties or thirties, underscoring the richness of experiences in later decades.