Did a budding romance with Carrie Bradshaw spell the end for And Just Like That? Actor Jonathan Cake, who recently charmed audiences as Carrie’s new love interest, Duncan, has jokingly taken the blame for the show’s demise. The cheeky remark sparked an online reaction among fans who are still shocked by showrunner Michael Patrick King’s announcement that the currently airing third season will be its last.
The drama unfolded on Instagram, where Cake posted a photo of himself in character alongside a caption that sent shockwaves through the fandom. With a mix of humor and gratitude, the actor questioned his role in the show’s fate following his character’s intimate storyline with the one and only Carrie Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker.
“Wait, did i JUST KILL @justlikethatmax ?” Cake wrote. “Duncan finally has one night of passion with Carrie Bradshaw and the shows over…FOREVER??? Was it, judging by this picture, his surprisingly small head? Or something else a little underwhelming? Ah Duncan Donuts, i guess America won’t run on Duncan, but it was exquisite pleasure while it lasted.”
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Cake’s farewell post continued with a touching tribute to the cast and crew. “@cynthiaenixon @iamkristindavis @melfijohn , my once and future King, Michael Patrick- and the one and only ever sjp , you gave the world SUCH joy for nearly thirty years. I don’t think there’s a higher calling for people in our business. You knocked it out of the park and it’s still traveling, traveling, traveling. Thank you for having me on your team for a hot- a very hot- minute. You’re all brilliant.”
Fans immediately flooded the comments to reassure Cake. They argued his character was a much-needed breath of fresh air. One fan declared, “You actually revived it! If they placed you sooner it would have saved the show.”
Another viewer passionately disagreed with Cake’s self-blame, writing, “No you didn’t kill it, you made it!! Duncan is a fantastic character and the chemistry between Duncan and Carrie was amazing and great to watch. Really enjoyed this series – just so sad it’s all over this Season 😢 Hoping there will be an AJLT film out sometime – with your character in it of course, such a charming gentleman.”
The sentiment was widespread, with many highlighting the nostalgic quality the storyline brought back to the franchise. “LOVED your character! It was so nice to see Carrie being appreciated and valued by a fellow writer! ❤️ great work!!!!” a commenter posted. Another echoed the feeling, adding, “Wanted to see more Duncan!! Such a wonderful character, wonderful character, wonderful character. His and Carrie’s story gave the show an injection of nostalgia of what SATC used to be.”
