Remember how your parents didn’t immediately get Friends, but now can’t stop rewatching it on streaming? That’s exactly what Michael Patrick King, the creative force behind And Just Like That, believes will happen with the HBO Max series.
The writer and executive producer recently shared his thoughts on the show’s future, suggesting that while it may not have clicked with everyone right away, the three-season requel to Sex and the City will eventually find its place as a cult classic worth revisiting.
Why the Show Divided Opinions
And Just Like That arrived on screens as a continuation of the iconic 90s-2000s series, modernising Carrie Bradshaw’s world for a new generation. The show tackled contemporary issues—grief, aging, cancel culture, and digital life—but not all longtime fans warmed up to it immediately.
Some viewers felt the original magic was missing. Others appreciated the show’s bolder approach to serious storytelling over pure glamour and romance. These mixed reactions are actually pretty normal for legacy sequels.
Why It Could Age Into Greatness
King’s optimism isn’t baseless. Shows and films often find their true audience years later when cultural perspectives shift or viewers revisit them with fresh eyes. What felt controversial or off-putting initially sometimes becomes deeply relevant or entertaining over time.
The series spent considerable effort exploring characters dealing with real-world challenges—loss, identity, relationships in middle age. These aren’t lightweight topics, but they’re exactly the kind of storytelling that often resonates stronger with time.
The three-season run gives the show enough material for people to discover organically, without the pressure of initial release hype clouding their judgment.
What This Means for You
If you watched And Just Like That and felt meh about it, there’s no rush to reassess. If you haven’t bothered yet, there’s zero pressure—you might genuinely enjoy it in a few years when you’re in a different headspace.
This is actually encouraging news for anyone who grew up with the original Sex and the City. It suggests the creators aren’t sweating the initial reviews, and they’re willing to let the work speak for itself over time.
King’s perspective also reminds us that not every show needs to be universally loved on day one to have lasting value. Sometimes the best entertainment finds you exactly when you need it, not when it’s released.
The bottom line? And Just Like That might just prove that patience—and a few years of distance—can transform how we see a story. Worth keeping on your radar for a future rewatch.