And Just Like That Ending Explained: 7 Major Events to Keep in Mind from Season 1

The arrival of “And Just Like That…” over a year and a half ago allowed fans to reconnect with beloved characters from “Sex and the City.” As the show kicks off its second season, viewers will catch up on the journeys of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte York (Kristin Davis).

Samantha (Kim Cattrall) is set to make a cameo, while familiar faces like John Corbett’s Aidan Shaw and Candice Bergen’s Enid Frick will return as well. As June 22 marks the premiere of the new season, it’s a good moment to revisit the key storylines from the previous season.

Carrie’s Happiness with Mr. Big is Cut Short by Tragedy

At the beginning of the series, Carrie seems to have found her ideal match in Mr. Big (Chris Noth). However, the joy is shattered when he suffers a heart attack following a Peloton ride, leaving Carrie devastated when she arrives home too late to save him.

Throughout the remainder of the season, Carrie grapples with her grief. Upon reading Big’s will, she discovers a considerable sum left for his ex-wife Natasha (Bridget Moynahan), which leads to a confrontation where Natasha expresses confusion about Big’s intentions. Carrie speculates that it might have been his way of reconciling their past.

Embracing a new chapter, Carrie buys a new apartment, only to find herself longing for her previous bachelorette space. She eventually moves back in and encounters a boisterous neighbor reminiscent of her younger self, striving to carve her path in the city.

Miranda Faces Challenges in Her Marriage, Leading to Che Diaz’s Entry.

As Carrie copes with her loss, Miranda’s love life begins to falter slowly. Years of comfortable living with Steve have left Miranda yearning for excitement, which she finds in Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez), a nonbinary podcaster connected to Carrie.

Initially, their chemistry is lacking, but Miranda is drawn to Che’s self-assurance, prompting her to question her own sexuality. When Che visits Carrie to check on her after surgery, they inadvertently wake Carrie up while sharing a passionate moment in the kitchen.

Miranda is eager to spend more time with Che, but their relationship develops gradually. Eventually, Che grows uncomfortable with the fact that Miranda hasn’t been upfront with Steve about their affair.

Che expresses a desire to cut ties until Miranda can address her situation. Determined, Miranda tells Steve she wants a divorce, but he admits he can’t fight for her anymore. As the season wraps up, Che announces plans to move to Los Angeles and invites Miranda to join.

Charlotte and Harry Grapple with the Challenges of Raising Teenagers.

Charlotte’s perfectionism is tested when her child, Rose (Alexa Swinton), declares they no longer identify as a girl. Soon, Rose wishes to be called Rock and adopts they/them pronouns.

Meanwhile, Charlotte worries that her other daughter, Lily (Cathy Ang), is maturing too quickly after discovering her secret social media account. In time, Charlotte learns that Lily is more innocent than she presumed and guides her through learning to use a tampon.

Throughout the season, Rock prepares for a Bat Mitzvah, rebranded as a They Mitzvah, but becomes anxious as the date approaches. In a surprising twist, Charlotte decides to convert to Judaism to officiate the ceremony, which fills Harry with pride.

The Absence of Samantha Raises Questions

Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) remains conspicuously missing from the reboot, having opted out of the first season. In the opening episode, Carrie reveals she couldn’t retain Samantha as her publicist due to the decline of the book industry, which strained their friendship.

Carrie feels Samantha effectively “fired” her as a friend, leading to a breakdown in communication. Miranda suggests that pride may have played a role in their fallout. Samantha relocates to London for work, further complicating their relationship. As the season progresses, Carrie and Samantha reconnect via text and agree to meet for drinks in the finale.

New Friendships Enrich the Group Dynamic

Carrie forges a bond with Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury), a real estate agent who helps her adjust to single life in the city. Meanwhile, Charlotte forms a friendship with Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker), a fellow parent at her children’s school. Miranda opts to take a class and faces a rocky start with her professor, Dr. Nya Wallace (Karen Pittman), but they eventually find common ground.

Stanford and Anthony’s Relationship Comes to an End

Carrie and Charlotte’s beloved sidekicks, Stanford Blatch (Willie Garson) and Anthony Marentino (Mario Cantone), make several appearances throughout the season.

Sadly, Garson passed away in 2021 during filming. In response to his absence, the writers incorporated a storyline that sees Stanford moving to Japan for work and requesting a divorce from Anthony.

Carrie Begins Dating Once Again

As time goes on, Carrie channels her grief into writing a book about her experiences. While her publisher appreciates her work, they feel it leans toward being too somber.

They encourage her to reenter the dating scene to provide her readers with a sense of hope. Eventually, she meets someone new and shares a kiss with him, although she becomes convinced that Big disapproves when her lamp starts malfunctioning.

An important moment occurs when Big appears in a dream, prompting Carrie to decide to scatter his ashes in Paris. Upon returning, she embarks on a solo podcast project and feels an undeniable spark with her colleague Franklyn (Ivan Hernandez). The episode concludes with the pair sharing a passionate kiss in an elevator.