‘And Just Like That’ Season 3 Explores Carrie-Aidan Breakup, Long-Distance Struggles

The third season of And Just Like That continues to explore the complex relationship between Carrie Bradshaw and Aidan Shaw, who have agreed to a five-year pause due to Aidan's commitment to parenting his son. Despite the distance, they maintain their connection through postcards, phone calls, and an unconventional long-distance relationship involving phone sex, highlighting the challenges and nuances of modern love. The season also develops other characters, including Miranda and Seema's dating lives and the family dynamics of Charlotte and LTW, while Carrie begins writing a fiction novel. Showrunner Michael Patrick King emphasizes the season's focus on relationships and personal evolution, capturing the excitement and complexities of summer in New York City. Critics note the show's return to the original series' vibe, with a smaller cast and more confident storytelling, while still embracing moments of awkwardness true to the Sex and the City brand. Overall, the season delves into themes of love, patience, and growth as characters navigate new and familiar romantic territories.