Pour a tall cosmopolitan, kids, because HBO Max just announced And Just Like That will return for Season 2.
And Just Like That continues the story of Sex and the City, catching up with Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her friends more than 15 years after the original series ended. The first season of the show snagged large ratings for HBO Max, with the streamer labeling it the platform’s most successful show to date.
Critics and audiences, however, felt differently.
Related: All the backstage drama that made us wonder, is ‘And Just Like That’ actually cursed?
The series invited wide backlash even before filming began with the announcement that the popular character Samantha (played in Sex and the City by Kim Cattrall) would not appear in the show. Following the premiere, the criticism continued with viewers attacking the show for its plotting, awkward attempts at diversity, and lackluster humor. The character of Che Diaz (played by Sara Ramirez) proved especially divisive, as did the plot twist that the character Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) came out and took Che as a lover.
Still, for the creative minds behind the show, And Just Like That has more to say about its characters.
“I am delighted and excited to tell more stories about these vibrant, bold characters — played by these powerful, amazing actors,” series executive producer Michael Patrick King said in a statement. “The fact is, we’re all thrilled. And Just like That … our Sex life is back.”
HBO Max has yet to announce a release date for the new season.
In the meantime, Twitter has begun to react to the announcement… and the thought that we’ll be getting more Che Diaz in the near future. Here’s what folx are saying…
and just like that we’re getting more che diaz
— dr. michael ? (@puregayoine) March 22, 2022
This news has absolutely ruined my day. The only thing worse than that first season was Che fucking Diaz. https://t.co/fBhUgNNnKv
— Matt (@smylie) March 22, 2022
More Che Diaz content……. pic.twitter.com/hmO49uitpa
— Anthony Carmen (@nthonyCarmen) March 22, 2022
MIRANDA HOBBES AND CHE DIAZ!! THEY'RE COMING BACK!pic.twitter.com/zZ7UcglvHN
— Artima Sakulkoo (@dollartimas) March 22, 2022
God please have Che Diaz stay in California and never return
— J’s Game Corner ? ? ????? (@just_games1984) March 22, 2022
I think they’re going to double down, turbo Miranda and turbo Che Diaz doing crazy stuff and making strange choices every single scene, singing every episode too
— Caoimhe Brady (@CaoimhethaDiva) March 22, 2022
Che Diaz better move to LA for her sitcom, and leave us alone. https://t.co/pd3sfuzyIH
— Salem Saberhagen (@RealMichaelWT) March 22, 2022
YES YES YEEEES …But without Che Diaz please
— BOUTAIB FATIMA ZAHRA ??? (@boutaibfz) March 22, 2022
We will never know peace from Che Diaz https://t.co/Kl3rfVdqf7
— Anna May Schlong (@popopopolio) March 22, 2022
Y’all hate watched and just like that and wondering why it got renewed pic.twitter.com/0jRttwR01r
— ? (@heyjaeee) March 22, 2022
Glad #AndJustLikeThat is formally renewed but I’m hoping they reconsider Che Diaz as a concept entirely. IMO as a #nonbinary person their characterization was grossly offensive. LTW and Seema are great examples of how to do it right! #RepresentationMatters #queer #LGBTQ @hbomax https://t.co/4GUKcXJcvw
— Thomas Daniels (They/Them) (@TheyThemThat) March 22, 2022
AndJustLikeThat
Gay Men could be harsh! Give them a chance to entertain and educate what the new era new season new woke is about… with that said.. Go Miranda and Che! Hope you two come back with a vengeance and blow us away!
Polaro
I was originally off put by Che and other smug woke folks on the show casting dispersions on others. I thought it improved as the season went on. I even began to warm up to Che. I think she will always be a point of contention on the show, but someone has to. Che is a character, but the way and not a real person, kudos to the actress. I sometimes get the feeling a lot of commenters have jumped the shark on this.
I think the writers may find their sea legs in season two now that they don’t have to prove how woke they are; a reaction to all the BS on social media leading up to the show. Haters gonna hate. I thought their inclusion of Samantha without Kim to be slick. I wish Kim were there, but she’s turned bitter and decided to cut off her nose to spit her pretty face. Sigh.
Brian
I don’t care whether or not this reboot was “woke.” Mostly I just want more original programming. New shows with new characters in different cities in different parts of the country/world. New topics, new stories, new styles of storytelling.
This show already had 3 movies and a prequel TV show. Fuller House made my ears bleed. Roseanne, Saved By The Bell, 90210. (Powerpuff Girls still happening?) Arrested Development. This is overload. Where’s the originality?
DawnTrans
It must be the way you watch TV. There is an amazing amount of international, independent and new movies and shows in HBO Netflix Hulu and Amazon. Not to mention literally thousands of streaming channels many which are free available.
Polaro
Dawn, I’ve found a treasure trove on Acorn and Britbox.
bachy
‘AJLT’ needs to be funnier, sexier. Even the original series devolved, over 6 seasons from light satire to heavy-themes drama. Please, for S2, LESS drama (aging, child-rearing, disease, death) and MORE comedy (fun, sex, fashion, romance). Use the brilliant ‘Hot in Cleveland’ as a guide.
ps: I understand there’s also a highly shrouded and well-funded spin-off in development simply titled, “Che!”
GentlemanCaller
Just another indication that much of the “creative community” is not very creative.
cuteguy
HBO Max is manipulating the narrative of the so called ratings. Ppl, especially the SATC fans, were curious to see this iteration and they released episodes 1 and 2 simultaneously. HBO Max won’t release the ratings of the subsequent episodes which were abysmal but they will tout the high volume that watched the first two episodes. This new show is complete and utter garbage. And Che Diaz is not divisive bc everyone hates them!
ryepie2222
No more Che Diaz! No more Che Diaz! She’s awful! I mean, he’s awful! Oops! I mean They’s awful!!
THAT Steve
I’ve never seen one minute of the original series or the sequel. I am however thoroughly enjoying reading about people losing their minds over it. Keep on keeping on!
Kangol2
So despite all the outcry, more people probably watched it than its critics imagined, which is probably the main reason it’s being renewed. As for it being “woke,” that term is totally meaningless at this point, but clearly someone liked it enough to watch it.
Polaro
It is a woke mess…I still watched it. A reflection of our time. We’ll get through this. And, yes, a lot of us watched it.
MarcyMayer
“And Just Like That” is like a bad penny.
lykeitiz
And Just Like That……Everyone’s talking about it. Guess they made the right decision.
Personally, I liked it. Glad it’s coming back.
DawnTrans
Im petitioning the showrunner to add Candis Cayne as a new Samantha type character, boisterous sexy and gorgeous!
Cam
Ok, now I could SEE that!
Then again, with the AJLT writers they would take every funny impulse right out of her and make her character as morbid as the rest of them.
Polaro
Candis has that same magnetism. A good idea on Queerty…i’m gobsmacked.
Polaro
I’m looking forward to watching season 2, it’s like a traffic accident I can’t look away from.
ScottOnEarth
This is great news. I loved watching these three legendary characters, who have been in our lives for decades, navigate life in their 50s, in a hyper-PC world. Season one seemed to set the stage for a lot of interesting storylines, so I’m sure the incredible writers and super-talented actors will bring us a unique, riveting season two. I’m also thrilled that …And Just Like That is HBO Max’s most popular show, to date!
BoomerMyles
Can they give Che Big’s Pelaton?
Polaro
Now that made me laugh.
cwaigy
Why couldn’t they have explained Samantha passed away from her cancer instead of cheapening the character by saying she moved away and that’s it. I saw that scene on YouTube and was about to watch the show when I thought no thanks! Surely being adults, they could’ve used the story in a better light than that? Rise above the past and do better. No excuse for cheap shots or punches at others because there is a feud going on between the actors. It isn’t good enough anymore. People are actually over it