Is it really the end for Carrie Bradshaw? Maybe not if And Just Like That… executive producer Elisa Zuritsky has anything to say about it.
Just weeks after the Sex and the City revival wrapped its third and reportedly final season on Max, Zuritsky is leaving the door open for more from the iconic New York writer, much to the delight (and curiosity) of longtime fans.
“She’s alive, so it could happen,” Zuritsky said in an interview with TVLine, referencing the show’s central character, played by Sarah Jessica Parker.
While the showrunner didn’t confirm any future projects, her comments have sparked speculation that Carrie’s story might not be completely over, even after a finale that felt like a definitive farewell.
The Final Chapter, Or Not?
And Just Like That… concluded its third season earlier this month with what was billed as its series finale, ending on a reflective and empowering note. The final scenes followed Carrie as she embraced her independence, choosing solitude over an unfulfilling relationship. In the closing voiceover, she writes in the epilogue to her book: “The woman realized she was not alone. She was on her own.”
For Zuritsky, this moment was a full-circle conclusion that stayed true to Carrie’s essence.
“I think it’s sort of extra poignant and feels authentic to [Carrie’s] character that she would reach this moment,” she said. “She’s decided that she’d rather be on her own than in a not-ideal partnership.”
She added that the series finale was the most honest and satisfying ending of the three seasons: “Out of all the finales, this one definitely rings the most true.”
Still, Zuritsky isn’t quite ready to call it the end forever. “I don’t like to be too final about things, and life is long,” she said. “We’ve all seen lots of things happen.”
Hope From the Inner Circle
Zuritsky’s optimism comes with the caveat that the show’s future ultimately lies in the hands of creator Michael Patrick King, who has had a longstanding creative partnership with Parker.
“Sarah Jessica Parker is Michael Patrick King’s muse,” Zuritsky said. “And the reason he says, ‘I’ve said goodbye before and I’ve come back,’ is because it’s true.”
King himself, however, has spoken more definitively. When asked by Deadline if a film continuation of And Just Like That… was in the works, he replied bluntly: “Look, I closed the book. Here’s the sound of the book. Boom!”
He reiterated that sentiment in a separate interview with Variety, saying, “It is closed. Because I care so much about what we’ve done.”
But even Parker has left a sliver of possibility in the air. During a recent Q&A, she said she wasn’t saying goodbye to Carrie, she was saying farewell. When asked whether this was truly the final chapter for her beloved character, she admitted, “It’s incredibly hard to be definitive.”
A Legacy That Endures
The revival, which reunited Carrie with her original besties, Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) and Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), built on the legacy of Sex and the City while updating the narrative to reflect middle age, changing relationships, and new social realities. Though the show faced criticism and praise in equal measure, it continued to stir strong reactions from fans, just like the original series did decades ago.
From controversial storylines (including that infamous toilet scene in the finale) to poignant reflections on aging, friendship, and identity, And Just Like That… remained a cultural talking point throughout its run.
As for what comes next, only time will tell. But if Zuritsky has her way, the next chapter in Carrie Bradshaw’s life might still be unwritten.
“I’m the eternal optimist,” she said.
All three seasons of And Just Like That… are currently streaming on Max, alongside the original Sex and the City series and its two film installments. Whether this is truly the last we’ll see of Carrie Bradshaw — or just another intermission — fans can at least take comfort in knowing that, for now, she’s out there living her good life.
