Bethenny Frankel, known for her candid opinions and unfiltered commentary, recently took to Instagram to deliver a scathing review of the And Just Like That series finale. The 54-year-old television personality, celebrated for her role on The Real Housewives of New York City, shared her thoughts on the conclusion of the Sex and the City spinoff in her signature no-holds-barred style.
Biting Critique of the Series Finale
From the comfort of her bed, Frankel didn’t hold back, calling the series “the worst show ever.” In the now-viral video, which she shared with her four million Instagram followers, she proclaimed, “This is from hero to zero. It’s just so forced. And Just Like That sucks.”
Her post, captioned, “25 pounds of disaster in a 5-pound bag — and yep, it explodes,” received over 50,000 likes and sparked an online debate among fans of the series.
Sharp Remarks on Characters and Storylines
Frankel criticized the show’s “outlandish” fashion and commented on the portrayal of beloved characters, including Carrie Bradshaw’s love interest Aidan Shaw (played by John Corbett), along with Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) and her husband Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler). “Everybody’s just a weird caricature of themselves, and it’s the most bizarre, forced show,” she remarked.
The media mogul also took issue with what she described as the overly “woke” themes of the series, adding, “Put it in the back and shoot it. Put it to rest.”
A Personal Connection to the Show
Frankel’s critique of And Just Like That carried a personal undertone. She mentioned being name-dropped in the show during its first season, referring to a line where Sarah Jessica Parker’s character mentioned avoiding the Hamptons due to a quip involving Frankel. While she admitted being flattered by the reference, she said this connection motivated her to share her unapologetic feelings about the show. “Because they dragged me, this is my innermost, unfiltered opinion,” she explained.
Divided Audience Reactions
The finale of And Just Like That, which aired after three seasons, has generated mixed reactions from viewers. In Frankel’s comments section, some fans agreed with her views, lamenting the decline of the beloved Sex and the City universe. “They really destroyed something iconic,” one user commented. Another noted, “After the first season, I was done. Nothing like the original.”
Others, however, disagreed with Frankel’s harsh take. One fan wrote, “Loved it. This show allowed us to fan out a little longer. It was nice to escape for 45 minutes every week to see something light, funny, and fashionable.”
The End of an Era
However divisive, the series finale of And Just Like That marks the end of the road for this chapter of the Sex and the City narrative. While fans and critics continue to debate its merits, Frankel’s viral critique has undeniably fueled the conversation surrounding the show’s legacy, for better or worse.
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