Earlier this month, “And Just Like That... ” showrunner Michael Patrick King announced that HBO Max’s “Sex and the City” reboot was coming to an end after three seasons. The news, while only slightly surprising,

You may not have loved every minute of on-screen or off-screen drama in the “Sex and the City” universe, but — like real life, where the totality of our stories never hinge on one relationship, one breakup, one decision, one mistake, one triumph — a world rich enough to resonate across decades of your existence is something to be celebrated.

This week, the Sex and the City sequel series finished for good, bringing an end to the adventures of Carrie Bradshaw and friends. Here's why it never lived up to its predecessor.