Bethenny Frankel, the outspoken media mogul and former star of the Real Housewives of New York City, took to Instagram over the weekend to deliver a fiery critique of the And Just Like That season finale. The 54-year-old didn’t mince words as she recorded her unfiltered thoughts from the comfort of her bed and captioned the post to her four-million-strong audience: ’25 pounds of disaster in a 5-pound bag — and yep, it explodes.’
Bethenny Frankel’s Scathing Review
In her video, Frankel criticized nearly every aspect of the Sex and the City spin-off, declaring, “This is the worst show ever. Honestly, this is from hero to zero. It’s just so forced.” She didn’t hesitate to express her disenchantment with the show’s characters, outlandish fashion, and overall storyline. “Everybody’s just a weird caricature of themselves, and it’s the most bizarre, forced show,” she shared.
Frankel also called out Carrie Bradshaw’s (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) rekindled romance with Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) and slammed several other characters, including Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) and her husband Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler).
Criticism of ‘Woke’ Narratives and Personal Backstory
Beyond criticizing the show’s characters and story arcs, Frankel expressed dissatisfaction with its so-called “woke” narratives, stating, “Put it in the back and shoot it. Put it to rest.” She held nothing back in her assessment, noting that her critique might have been gentler had the show not mentioned her in its first season. In the season one premiere, a line about Bethenny referred to Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury) saying, “Was that reason always Bethenny Frankel?”
Frankel admitted, “I was actually really flattered by the line and watched the series nevertheless.” However, reflecting on her experience, she said, “Because they dragged me, this is my innermost self — unfiltered, unedited opinions of this show.”
Fan Reactions to Bethenny’s Take
The post, which has garnered over 50,000 likes, received an outpouring of support from fans who shared similar opinions. One fan commented, “No, they ruined it. They really did. I watched it just because it was Sex and the City, but they really did destroy something iconic.” Another expressed disappointment in the show’s shift, stating, “After the first season, I was done. Nothing like the original.”
However, not everyone agreed with Frankel’s harsh review. One commenter wrote, “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 minutes every week to see something light, funny, and fashionable. Sad to see it end.”
The End of a Spin-Off
Despite the mixed opinions, the series wrapped up with its finale after running for three seasons, marking the end of the Sex and the City spin-off. The announcement of its cancellation earlier this month follows years of passionate debates among fans regarding the show’s direction and its departure from the original’s charm.