- Kristin Davis has publicly admitted she was “blindsided” and shocked by the decision to end the Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That….
- Her emotional confession contrasts with statements from co-star Sarah Jessica Parker and showrunner Michael Patrick King, who described the show’s conclusion as an “organic” decision.
- Despite the official narrative, many fans and viewers suspect that declining ratings and a “hate-watch” audience led to HBO ultimately axing the series.
- Fans have rallied behind Davis for her candor, expressing that her honesty is what they wanted to hear.
The End of an Era: Kristin Davis ‘Blindsided’ by ‘And Just Like That…’ Cancellation
In a surprising and emotional reveal, actress Kristin Davis, beloved for her role as Charlotte York Goldenblatt, has admitted she was left completely shocked by the news that the Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That…, would not continue after its third season. The revelation has fueled fan speculation that the official reasons for the show’s conclusion may not tell the whole story.
A Tearful Confession
Appearing on a recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, a tearful Davis opened up about the unexpected end of the HBO Max series. She explained that the core cast and crew had a mutual understanding and commitment, which she believed would extend beyond the initial plan.
“Our commitment that we had made was a three-year commitment to each other,” the 60-year-old actress told host Drew Barrymore. “So, we knew that part, but I just assumed that we were going to keep going.”
Her statement directly contradicts the carefully managed narrative presented by the show’s creators.
Conflicting Stories and an ‘Organic’ End?
Davis’s candid remarks stand in stark contrast to comments made by showrunner Michael Patrick King and co-star Sarah Jessica Parker. They have publicly insisted that the decision to wrap up the series was a mutual and natural conclusion to the story’s arc.
Official Statements Cloud the Truth
In an interview on CBS Mornings, Sarah Jessica Parker framed the cancellation as a complex choice. “It was a very tough decision,” she stated. “I’m not sure what that decision means ’cause I could just be on hiatus. But it was a difficult decision.”
This ambiguity has done little to quell the rumors that external pressures, rather than creative choice, were the driving force behind the cancellation.
Fans Suspect Low Ratings Were the Real Culprit
For many viewers who had developed a “hate-watch” relationship with the reboot, the cancellation was not a surprise. The theory circulating among fan communities is that the show was ultimately pulled due to low ratings. Davis’s admission of being blindsided has only added fuel to this fire, confirming for many that the official “organic conclusion” story was a PR spin.
Fan Support for Davis’s Honesty
The audience has largely appreciated Davis’s honesty. Her vulnerability has resonated with fans who felt the official explanations were disingenuous. As one social media user wrote, expressing a widely held sentiment: “We just wanted to hear someone saying [the truth.]” Davis’s willingness to break from the official narrative has provided a sense of validation for viewers who suspected trouble behind the scenes all along.
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