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SEX AND the City fans rejoiced when it was announced Sarah Jessica Parker and most of the original cast were returning for a sequel to the original series.

Following the And Just Like That's premiere, HBO renewed the show for a second season, which featured beloved actress Kim Cattrall in the finale.

And Just Like That cast members from left to right: Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Cynthia Nixon
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And Just Like That cast members from left to right: Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Cynthia NixonCredit: Splash

When did And Just Like That... season 2 premiere?

And Just Like That season 2 premiered on June 22, 2023, via Max and consists of 11 episodes.

The day it premiered, viewers were able to catch the first two episodes of season 2.

The show is slated to release a new episode every Thursday until the season finishes its run.

Before HBO's official announcement of AJLT's renewal, the program's executives and cast teased fans with what to expect for Carrie Bradshaw and the gang's return.

While the original series focused on women exploring love and relationships in their 30s, And Just Like That explores how friendships and relationships change with the complexities of life in their 50s.

"It always felt exciting to play Carrie," Sarah Jessica Parker told .

"To consider doing it again and to be on the set, it felt really good."

Regarding the network's decision to renew ALJT, the Emmy Award winner hinted she and showrunner Michael Patrick King were in talks to return for a second season.

She explained: "Michael and I spoke two weeks ago, and said: ‘OK, when are we going to talk about this?’

"Because there’s a calendar and you don’t want to let too much time pass. There feels like there’s momentum. They just need to figure out everyone’s schedule.

"There is a singular trust that I have in him as a storyteller and writer and director that I haven’t experienced with anyone else."

The finale episode premiered on Max on August 24, 2023.

Who starred in season 2 of And Just Like That?

The Sex and the City reboot brings back many familiar faces.

Parker reprises her iconic role as Carrie Bradshaw in the spin-off show and will be joined by Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbs, and Kristin Davis as Charlotte York.

More returning characters include David Eigenberg as Steve Brady and Evan Handler as Harry Goldenblatt, the love interests of Miranda and Charlotte on the show, respectively.

However, Chris Noth - who was featured in season 1 - will not be returning to his role as Mr. Big in season 2.

Sara Ramírez, Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, and Karen Pittman will also be starring in the show.

And Just Like That season 2 reunites Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Bradshaw with John Corbett's Aidan Shaw
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And Just Like That season 2 reunites Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Bradshaw with John Corbett's Aidan ShawCredit: Getty

Is Kim Cattrall returning to And Just Like That?

Kim Cattrall originally said she would not return to the show or any future Sex and the City projects.

However, news broke in May 2023 that the Samantha Jones actress will make a cameo in the next season.

The entire thing was meant to be "hush-hush" and secretive, per the .

In an interview with , Parker took the time to comment on Samantha's return.

"The idea emerged because of the 25 years and wanting to celebrate that, but also acknowledge the affection that we had for Samantha—that we continue to have," Parker told the outlet.

"She's been present on the show in text form, so it just seemed such a nice way to put a face to the text, and just have a moment."

In the finale episode of season 2, Samantha has a brief phone conversation with Carrie about not being able to fly in to New York to attend a party with her gal-pal.

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She proceeds to ask Carrie to put her on speakerphone and offers a big farewell to Carrie's apartment.

“Thank you for everything, you f***king fabulous, fabulous flat,” She said in the episode, before she said goodbye to Carrie.

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