‘Sex and the City’ Reboot ‘And Just Like That’ Finally Renewed for a Second Season

Good news if you’ve self cravin’ some Che. HBO announced on Tuesday that Sex and the city restart And just like that… is returning for a second season.

“I am delighted and excited to tell more stories about these vibrant, bold characters — played by these powerful, amazing actors,” executive producer Michael Patrick King said in a statement. Father. “In fact, we were all nervous. And just like that… Our sex life is back. ”

And just like that…stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis reprise the roles of Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes and Charlotte York-Goldenblatt, respectively. All three women are executive producers of the spin-off. Notably absent, however, is Samantha, Kim Cattrall’s fan-favorite.

The first season featured original series stars like Chris Noth, Mario Cantone, Evan Handler and Willie Garson, who died of pancreatic cancer just months before the show premiered. And just like that… also added several new key actors, including Sara Ramirez, Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker and Karen Pittman.

Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content at HBO Max, said: “We are thrilled at the cultural conversation created by these characters and their stories, set in a world that we know and love. “We are proud of the work Michael Patrick King and our amazing writers, producers, cast and crew have done to bring these stories to screen. We can’t wait for fans to see what comes in season 2! ”

Since the reboot premiered last December, heating up with the gruesome death of Mr. Big of Noth, And just like that… Create non-stop conversation. Twitter has been buzzing each week with chatter about the series’ missteps and the awkwardness of adapting these beloved, 2000s characters into the “waking” world of 2022, give each woman a friend of color to teach them about their privilege. The series was also marred in its first few weeks by sexual assault allegations against Noth, forcing HBO to cut flashbacks from him during the finale.

And then there’s the Che Diaz of it all, Sara Ramirez’s extraordinary comedian-showrunner-slash-killer-showrunner. Che instantly became the most notorious new member of the gang for his banter and ability to show Miranda’s most pitiful love side.

But for all the legitimate criticism of the less-than-perfect reboot, it’s still steeped in nostalgia for the original series and anchored by strong performances. Reuniting with these women for years to come, feels like a weekly brunch with your buddies at the neighborhood coffee shop. Sarah Jessica Parker is as glamorous as ever and Choudhury delivers an Emmy-worthy performance as the slick, successful real estate agent Seema. And of course the fashion is still completely dreamy, chock full of easter eggs from the original series. (Hi, purple Fendi with sequins!)

It is yet to be confirmed whether Ramirez or any of the new members will return for season two, but since the final season one saw Miranda often skeptical about romance and move to Los Angeles to stay with her. Che, it’s a safe bet that they’ll be back to the embarrassment of viewers. (We implore you, though: Never say “Rambo” again.)