Sex and the City’s revival seriesAnd Just Like That…sets a record-high Rotten Tomatoes score with season 3 after two divisive outings.And Just Like That…season 3continues the story of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) after the death of Mr. Big (Chris Noth) in the series premiere. The show was originally met with polarizing responses from critics, with many describing the show as an underwhelming follow-up to the popular HBO sex comedy it originated from. This carried over into season 2, but with some admitted improvements from its first attempt at reviving the franchise.
Now,Rotten Tomatoeshas revealedAnd Just Like That…season 3 holds a 78% critics score on Rotten Tomatoesbased on 24 reviews, alongside being Certified Fresh. This makes it the highest-ranked season so far, with season 1 getting a 48% and season 2 getting a 63%. Reviews are saying season 3 is a much-improved version of the series, which has finally found its footing as a proper sequel to the original show.
What And Just Like That…’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The Series
Its Improved Score Is A Good Sign For Season 3
Reviews forAnd Just Like That…season 3have maintained general positivity about the series so far, despite a few critiques still aimed at the show. The consensus appears to be that the series' optimism and greater focus on bringing characters back to their old selves has helped this season start off on the right foot. Whilethere are still some criticisms, such as some storylines not workingvery well or a slow pace, its score on the site alone emphasizes how critics see this as an improvement over the series' previous seasons.
For now, only the critics score on the website is clear, asthe audience score hasn’t been calculated yet as of writing. Previous seasons of the show have been lambasted by audiences, whose scores gave season 1 a 27% and season 2 a 36%. The audience’s harshness has been aimed at everything fromAnd Just Like That…’s charactersto the stories being told. However, with the critics score much more positive for season 3, it’s possible the show’s audience score also fares better when it’s finalized.
Our Take On And Just Like That… Getting Its Best RT Critics Score So Far
The Show Can Build Back Goodwill With Sex And The City Fans
Based on the responses to seasons 1 and 2 from critics and audiences alike,And Just Like That…will need to work to build itself to the same heights asSex and the City. Luckily, season 3 appears to be a good step in the right direction, with its critical response reflecting the show’s continual improvement with every new season. As the series continues, perhaps it can recapture the spark of its predecessor, while still forging a path that’s uniquely its own.
New episodes ofAnd Just Like That…season 3 arrive Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max.
And Just Like That…
Cast
And Just Like That is a continuation of the beloved franchise Sex and the City, chronicling the experiences of Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte as they transition from the complexities of life and friendships in their 30s to those in their 50s.
