- calendar_today August 30, 2025
It Opens With Rats and Somehow Feels Familiar
We start off with Carrie Bradshaw dodging rats on a hot New York street, trying to keep it cute while the world around her is clearly falling apart. It’s messy, it’s awkward—and it’s exactly the kind of energy we’ve all walked through on a humid Toronto afternoon when the TTC is delayed and you’re just trying to get through the day without crying in public.
The point is, this season doesn’t try to be flawless. It lets things get weird. It lets people fall apart a little. And if you’ve ever sat on a bench at Yonge and Dundas wondering what the heck you’re doing with your life, you already understand where this story’s going.
Carrie’s Not Writing About Life—She’s Escaping From It
This season, Carrie’s not doing her usual thing. No essays. No trendy podcast episodes. Instead, she’s working on a romantasy novel called Sex in the Cauldron. And honestly? It sounds completely ridiculous. But also… it makes sense.
Because sometimes when you’re overwhelmed, you don’t want to process—you want to disappear. Torontonians know this kind of escape. Whether it’s losing yourself in a Kensington Market bookstore or randomly deciding to try pottery in The Junction, we’ve all chased something that helped us breathe again. Carrie’s book isn’t about making sense. It’s about feeling alive, even if just for a few pages.
Miranda’s Breakdown Feels a Lot Like Queen Street at 6pm
Miranda’s not falling apart all at once. She’s unraveling slowly. One misstep at a time. She’s questioning her job, her identity, her relationships—everything. And the scariest part? She’s not sure who she’s supposed to be anymore.
That hits hard in Toronto, where burnout is worn like a badge of honour and everyone’s trying to “figure it out” while pretending they already have. You go to brunch in Leslieville, nod through conversations, and wonder if everyone else is just better at hiding their confusion. Miranda’s story isn’t about failure—it’s about finally being honest. And that kind of truth is brave.
Charlotte’s Struggles Are the Quiet Kind We Know Well
Charlotte is watching her daughter fall in love, all messy and beautiful and full of firsts. And instead of just cheering her on, Charlotte finds herself pulled into memories she thought she’d buried. Not with sadness exactly—more with a kind of soft ache.
In this city—especially in midtown or the quieter corners of Etobicoke—there are so many women quietly grieving the versions of themselves they left behind. The fearless one. The reckless one. The one who wasn’t always the dependable mom or partner or employee. Charlotte’s not having a crisis. She’s just remembering. And sometimes that hurts more than we expect.
A Few New Faces Make Space for New Stories
This season also gives us:
- Rosie ODonnell as Mary, who brings a grounded, real-world vibe to the chaos.
- Patti LuPone, who basically kicks the door open and dares everyone to be honest.
- New male characters (Mehcad Brooks, Logan Marshall Green, Jonathan Cake) who shake things up in ways that are more emotional than dramatic.
It doesn’t feel forced. It feels like life in a city like Toronto, where new people move in, bring their energy, and sometimes make you question everything.
Aidan Is Back But It’s Not the Fairytale You Think
So yes, Aidan returns, but it’s not some cute, tied-up-in-a-bow kind of reunion. It’s awkward. Quiet. There’s love, yes—but also sadness and all the things they never said.
It’s like running into someone at Union Station you thought you’d never see again. There’s a flicker of something, but you both know time has passed. And now the question is: Can you really pick up where you left off—or are you just chasing a ghost?
Final Thought This Season Feels Like a Walk Home on a Cold Night
It’s not fast. It’s not flashy. It’s a little uncomfortable at times. But it’s real. And Just Like That Season 3 knows that midlife isn’t a reset—it’s a reveal. And in a city like Toronto, where everyone’s holding something back, this season invites us to let a little bit out.
New episodes air every Thursday through August 14 on Max.
