Can Samantha Jones Save the Plot of And Just Like That…?

Can Samantha Jones Save the Plot of And Just Like That…?

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Samantha has done something only Samantha can do—make a shocking return to the show

“I am harsh. I’m also demanding, stubborn, self-sufficient, and always—in bed, at the office, and everywhere else,” Samantha Jones once said. Of course, who could ever forget the fearless, unapologetic, and sex-positive PR executive powerhouse? It’s undeniable that the feminist pop-culture icon challenged the world’s view about men and dating, which is exactly the reason why fans anticipate her shocking appearance on And Just Like That..

Kim Cattrall  And Just Like That... 
Photo: KIM CATTRALL (via Instagram)

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Kim Cattrall is confirmed to reprise her iconic role as Samantha Jones in the second season of the Sex and the City revival. However, it is set to be a brief appearance. The sources spilled the tea as they revealed that the actress was seen shooting her dialogue without speaking to or seeing the rest of the cast. But all drama aside, we can’t help but wonder—can her cameo save the plot of the show?

The ghost of the past 

The first season has its fair share of epic highs and lows. The case in point? Samantha Jones’ glaring absence from the show. “I told her that because of what the book business is now, it doesn’t make sense to keep her as a publicist,” Carrie Bradshaw explained to Miranda Hobbes in one episode. “She said, ‘Fine,’ and fired me as a friend.” It’s expected that viewers are not impressed. But who can blame them? A true fan would know that Samantha Jones would never abandon her friends for anything. 

However, it wasn’t the last time fans have heard about the whereabouts of the iconic character. In the season finale, Bradshaw and Jones made a plan in the hope to reconcile—a plot twist that hinted at the future of the show. So can we expect to see all the girls at one brunch table again? Who knows, but one thing is for sure: Samantha Jones deserves more screen time than Aidan Shaw. 

The drama of it all 

It’s no secret that the real-life relationship between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall is far different from their onscreen counterparts. Moreover, Cattrall has always been candid about her fallout with the cast and the show. “This is about a clear decision, an empowered decision in my life, to end one chapter and start another. I’m 61. It’s now,” Cattrall confessed in a late-night show. 

Samantha Jones  And Just Like That... 
Photo: PECHUGA VINTAGE (via Instagram)

So what made her decide to give it another try? According to reports, CEO of HBO and Max Content Casey Bloys offered the project to Cattrall, which led to her decision to say yes. And while the show hasn’t disclosed the full details of her brief cameo, it definitely gives fans something to look forward to in the next season, which is set to premiere on June 22. However, sources have noted that Cattrall’s episode won’t air until August.

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