Michael Patrick King: And Just Like That's Bold DNA

0:00On April 4th, Michael Patrick King, the showrunner behind it just like that, is betting the series will age like fine wine, much like his other. Revival, the comeback. While hyping the third and final season of that cult hit, he told the Guardian that perceptions shift over time. The comeback bombed at first in 2005, got revived in 2014, and now folks see its genius. And just like that wrapped after three seasons on HBO Max this year, but King thinks it shares the bold DNA of the original sex in the city. He draws a straight line from the old show, challenging norms for 35-year-old women to this one pushing back on with 55-year-olds. Should wear, like, two-lay skirts. King always aimed for an just like that to carve its own path, letting Carey, Charlotte, and Miranda evolve naturally. Fans hid back hard, though, wanting their icons frozen and then nostalgic bubble from the 90s and early 2000s. King gets the pushback, calling it a real dilemma when you're trying to move stories forward.

1:01Still, he stands by breaking the mold instead of recycling the past. In a recent entertainment weekly chat, he explained the endgame, they nailed the theme of individuals versus society, leaving relationships open for. Fan fiction. Sarah Jessica Parker backed the call fully when he said it was time to stop. King's cool with the mixed reviews now, figuring time will tell if the world catches up, just like it did for the comeback. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening too. Entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.