The 'Sex and the City' writer-director and 'AJLT' showrunner explains to THR why he chose to end the beloved franchise (even though everyone's still talking about it).

While the showrunner also maintains that the decision to end the show was a creative one, it wasn't one he arrived at until halfway through production of season three.

Note: This story contains spoilers from "And Just Like That" Season 3, Episode 12. "And Just Like That..." Carrie Bradshaw's latest saga ended exactly as showrunner Michael Patrick King intended: With a bold statement about being alone and lots of life left to live.

SPOILER ALERT! This story contains plot points from the series finale of And Just Like That on HBO Max. Carrie Bradshaw’s second chapter in the Big City finally came to an end Aug. 14, with the Sarah Jessica Parker character realizing that marriage wasn’t in the cards,

The ending to Carrie Bradshaw's story in the And Just Like That... finale is explained by Sarah Jessica Parker and creator Michael Patrick King.

And Just Like That has always been about growth and change when it comes to love, friendships, and even a character's very own self.

And Just Like That... it was over. Carrie Bradshaw’s story came to an end on Thursday, Aug. 14, when the series finale of the Sex and the City aired on HBO to mixed reviews from fans. Now, showrunner Michael Patrick King is defending the And Just Like

The end of “And Just Like That …” means the end of a real estate portfolio that includes a cozy Upper East Side studio and a grand Gramercy townhouse.

And Just Like That…showrunner Michael Patrick King is giving fans all the details about the show's third season finale and how it concludes Carrie Bradshaw's arc.

Emily Ratajkowski didn’t invent the ab flash. Carrie owned quite the collection of crop tops, boob tubes and bralettes, including the black long-sleeve top she wore with a striped skirt (both Prada spring 2001), a Gucci belt bag and heels the night she encountered Aidan flirting with a bartender (season 4, episode 7).