Bethenny Frankel, known for her unapologetic opinions, recently took to Instagram to express her strong disapproval of the And Just Like That series finale. The 54-year-old former Real Housewives of New York City star delivered an unfiltered critique from the comfort of her bed, posting a fiery video targeting the show’s third season finale.
Her Instagram post, shared with her four million followers, was captioned, “25 pounds of disaster in a 5-pound bag — and yep, it explodes.” Frankel didn’t hold back, calling the spinoff of Sex and the City “the worst show ever” and declaring, “Honestly, this is from hero to zero. It’s just so forced.” She ended with a harsh assessment: “And Just Like That sucks.”
Bethenny Criticizes Characters and Storylines
Frankel’s critique included taking aim at the show’s fashion choices, which she described as “outlandish.” She also lambasted some of the main characters, including Carrie Bradshaw’s rekindled romance with Aidan Shaw, Charlotte York and her husband Harry Goldenblatt. According to Bethenny, each character seemed like a “weird caricature of themselves,” creating what she felt was a bizarre and overly forced narrative.
Additionally, Bethenny took issue with the show’s attempts to blend its themes with modern “woke” elements. She blasted the series for what she viewed as contrived storylines, suggesting, “Put it in the back and shoot it. Put it to rest.” The show, which completed its run after three seasons, was officially canceled earlier this month.
A Personal Connection
Interestingly, Bethenny Frankel herself was name-dropped in And Just Like That during its first season. Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw, mentioned in one episode, “Every time I thought about getting a place in The Hamptons, I always found a reason to not do it,” to which another character replied, “Was that reason always Bethenny Frankel?”
Frankel admitted that while she found the shout-out “flattering,” it didn’t soften her opinion of the show. In her Instagram post, she justified her brutally honest review, saying, “Because they dragged me, this is my innermost self unfiltered, unedited opinion of this show.”
Fans React To Bethenny’s Hot Take
The Instagram post has already garnered over 50,000 likes and countless comments, with many of her fans supporting her sentiments. “No, they ruined it, they really did,” one user wrote. Another added, “Everything woke turns to sh*t. Case closed.”
However, not everyone agreed with Frankel’s takedown. One fan commented, “Nope, sorry, disagree. Loved it. Huge fan of Sex and the City and this show allowed us to fan out a little while longer. It was a nice way to mentally escape for 45 min every week to see something light, funny and fashionable.”
Despite its passionate fan base, And Just Like That has sparked significant controversy and mixed reviews since its debut. With its conclusion, it seems Bethenny Frankel had the final word — at least among her followers.