In the glamorous yet unpredictable world of And Just Like That..., every episode carries the promise of rekindled memories, unexpected twists, and moments that tug at the heartstrings. Fans have been holding their breath for one particular scene embodying the same essence for a long time, hoping it would come to life soon, a moment discussed in countless online discussion threads. But as season 3 reached episode 11 recently, the series delivered a surprise of a different kind.

For weeks, fans wondered if this would be the episode where Carrie Bradshaw returned to the place that started it all. The plug, however, was firmly pulled on the fan-anticipated sequence.

In And Just Like That... season 3, episode 11, the possibility of a long-hoped-for return of Carrie Bradshaw to her Upper East Side apartment was officially taken off the table. Carrie did step back inside her beloved former nest after Lisette, the new owner of the property, invited her to a party, but it was not the home she remembered. With new walls dividing the space into two bedrooms, the magic Carrie once felt was gone. Even she admitted the fact, saying, “You cannot really go home again,” making it clear she will not be moving back to the space in the upcoming finale episode.

The apartment, as both S-- and the City and And Just Like That... fans would know, has always been more than just four walls for Carrie. It was more or less a part of her identity. After Big’s demise in season one of the latter series, the apartment became a safe haven for her. But her renewed love life with Aiden led her to sell it to Lisette in season 2 and move to a Gramercy Park duplex. In July, when Sarah Jessica Parker appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, where Pamela Anderson also stirred buzz recently, she hinted at a potential return to the abode in a discussion, letting fans dream. The aforementioned episode, however, sensibly brought them back to reality. Despite the letdown, however, fans will certainly tune in for the conclusive episode. When will it air, though?

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The wait will not be that long. Carrie’s next chapter and the show’s last is just days away.

The And Just Like That... series finale will premiere on Thursday, August 14, at 9 pm ET on HBO Max, marking the end of the S-- and the City continuation. The finale episode comes after the earlier-mentioned penultimate installment that addressed Carrie Bradshaw’s visit to her old apartment, and fans can expect the series to resolve ancillary storylines around her living situation in what is to come next. The two-part season 3 finale aims to provide closure rather than dramatic twists, reflecting the show’s more realistic approach.

Key plotlines likely to unfold also include Carrie’s evolving relationship with Duncan, suggesting a new beginning after her breakup with Aiden. Meanwhile, Miranda, Brady, and Charlotte’s challenges are also expected to reach some resolution. The finale may also explore how Carrie truly settles into her new life after making peace with letting her iconic brownstone go for good. Overall, the finale looks set to tie up loose ends for all the main characters this time around.

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What are your thoughts on Carrie after all, not returning to her beloved former home? Let us know in the comments below.