And Just Like That… is a drama-comedy American television series from the studio of HBO Max. And Just Like That is the sequel to one of the most popular American shows, Sex And The City. And Just Like That was developed and created by American television show producer Michael Patrick King. The show is more like and revival than a sequel of Sex And The City, which was originally created by Darren Star.
After the events of the film Sex And The City 2, which was released in 2010, all the characters, including Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mario Cantone, Evan Handler, Willie Garson, David Eigenberg, and Chris Noth, after eleven years and with the addition of new characters like Sarita Choudhury and Sara Ramirez are staring in this television series. The ladies of the Sex And The City came home to themselves after a long time away in And Just Like That.
After the cancellation of the third film adaptation of Sex And The City, the development of the series began, which was serialized by HBO Max in January 2021. Season One of the television series And Just Like That has mixed reviews from the critics. Viewers have taken issue with Miranda’s sudden pivot from aspirational career movement to the desperately cringe-worthy fool in love. HBO Max has announced, And Just Like That is its most successful original series ever.
Although the Second Series is not confirmed yet, the production team of And Just Like That left an open door because of the positive responses about the show from the fans around the world.
In the meantime, here are 20 shows similar to And Just Like That that you can watch.
1. Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl is a teen drama television series based on a Novel of the same name. The novel was written by American writer Cecily Von Ziegesar. The novel Gossip Girl was adapted into a television show by Stephanie Savage and Josh Schwartz.
The series revolves around a Gossip Girl voiced by Kristal Bell, who is an unknown blogger on the internet who reveals some of the most intimate secrets of a group of young people from Manhattan, New York’s Upper East Side. Dan Humphery, the poor brooding nobody kid who writes Noveland, fell in love with Serrenaback in ninth grade.
Serena Van Der, portrayed by Blake Lively, who was at a boarding school in Cornwall, comes back to the town. Blair Waldorf portrayed by Lighton Meester, was the friend of Serena, but now she is her greatest rival. Blair is the popular girl in their high school, and everybody wants to be like her.
There are Six Seasons of Gossip Girl, Where the First Season started in 2007, and the Last Season ended in 2012. Considering the success of the show, a reboot of Gossip Girl was also released in 2021, which did not get many positive critics.
IMDB has rated Gossip Girl 7.5 out of 10.
2. The Bold Type
The Bold Type tells the story of three millennial women working at a women’s magazine called Scarlet. A babe-land where everyone is broke, but still everyone has manicured tips and salon-dried hair.
In the beginning, Jane, Sutton, and Kat’s life feel a little cliched, like it has all the troops of rom-com. The story of Bold Type is so much similar to And Just Like That with the generous serving of the millennial lifestyle. In Bold Type, the most relatable scene for some of the people out there is when all three of them scream loudly in front of the train. Our three protagonist works under Jacqueline Carlyle, which is not bossly at all.
IMDB has rated The Bold Type 7.8 out of 10.
3. Harlem
Harlem is an American friendship comedy series. The series is created by a famous American producer Tracy Oliver.
If you like the series And Just Like That, you are gonna love Harlem. The story of Harlem is based on a group of four single girls who, after completion of their graduation from college, follows their dreams, and it also shows their struggle in career and relationships. The series shows you a story of a black woman who struggles to find love and achieve her career aspiration.
IMDB has rated Harlem 7.0 out of 10.
4. The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls is the legendary retro series that aired in 1985. The series revolves around the story of women in their friendship and adventure. These four women share a house in Miami, Florida. Every woman in the group is more than 50 in age, but they are not like typical ladies.
Dorothy portrayed by Bea Arthur, is a woman with a sharp tongue. She will be pleased to lead a different life. Rose portrayed by Betty White, has a good nature, and she is also from the countryside. Blancche portrayed by Rue McClanahan is an attractive woman who always flirts with other guys.
IMDB has rated The Golden Girls 8.1 out of 10.
5. The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project is an American romantic comedy-drama television series. The show is created by Mindy Kailing, who is also the cast in the series as Mindy Lahiri. In the show, Mindy is a doctor by profession who has a crazy and messy lifestyle. Mindy is struggling to find a perfect man for herself, which is why she decided to change her habits.
IMDB has rated The Mindy Project 7.5 out of 10.
6. The Carrie Diaries
The Carrie Diaries is the prequel to The Sex And The City, which is based on the Novel by Candace Bushnell by the same name. The series follows the life of Carrie Bradshaw, portrayed by AnnaSophia Robb, before her success. In The Carrie Diaries, Carrie is a teenage girl who has a clear goal in her life and who is living in Connecticut.
But before becoming a successful woman and sifting to New York, she has to deal with some consequences like her relationship with her sister and father, her mother’s death, her high school year, and many more.
IMDB has rated The Carrie Diaries 7.0 out of 10.
7. Emily In Paris
Emily In Paris is another American romantic comedy-drama television series. Darren Star is the creator and producer of Emily In Paris. Darren Star was also in the cast of Sex And The City.
As of now, there are two available seasons of the show on Netflix, and the third season is also on the way. Emily works in a marketing company in Paris. The show tells us about the struggle and challenges of the new culture.
The story of Emily In Paris revolves around the life of Emily, portrayed by Lily Collins. In the show, Emily is a young woman who recently moved from New York to Paris because of an unexpected job offer.
IMDB has rated Emily In Paris 6.9 out of 10.
8. Friends
“Friends” is one of the most famous and legendary television shows. The plot makes an iconic show. It is a New York City-inspired television show just like And Just Like That. If you haven’t seen it yet, then this is the best time before the release of the next season of And Just Like That.
The Series revolves around six friends named Joey, Chandler, Monica, Ross, Phoebe, and Richel. They all leave for one point or another in the apartment in New York City.
IMDB has rated Friends 8.9 out of 10.
9. Girlfriend’s Guide To Divorce
Girlfriend’s Guide To Divorce is a comedy-drama television show. In which the main character of the show Abby McCarthy portrayed by Lisa Edelstein, is a guru of family issues who gives advice to others to solve their personal fights. But she and her husband get a divorce, and her career gets down. Her character resembles the Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte of the And Just Like That.
IMDB has rated Girlfriend’s Guide To Divorce 6.9 out of 10.
10. Girls
“Girls” is so much similar to And Just Like That that it feels like a spin-off to the series. The story of “Girls” revolves around a woman in her early twenty-something who is a writer by profession. The series shows the struggle and problems the girls in the show face and then how they stand out on their own.
IMDB has rated Girls 7.3 out of 10.
11. How I Met Your Father
The story of How I Met Your Father revolves around a group of friends who are doing their best to make their dreams come true in New York City. Unlike “And Just Like That”, the show is narrated by beautiful and lovely Kim Cattral, who is the more seasoned version of Sophie.
IMDB has rated How I Met Your Father 5.5 out of 10.
12. Love Life
When compared to Sex and the City and And Just Like That, Love Life takes a more realistic approach. In the show, Darby Carted, portrayed by Anna Kendrick, has a less glamorous job and a small apartment and is placed in the sophisticated area of New York City. In Love Life, they follow the life of the main characters from their first to their last relationship. And also add new characters in every season.
IMDB has rated Love Life 7.5 out of 10.
13. New Girl
New Girl is another sitcom, but it also focuses on some beautiful women and their lifestyles. Jessica “Jess” Day, portrayed by Zooey Deschanel, and Cece Parekh, portrayed by Hannah Simone, are the leading female performers of the show.
IMDB has rated New Girl 7.7 out of 10.
14. Sex and The City
Sex and The City was the first series that started taking female characters in the lead role and also kicked off a new genre. The story of the series revolves around the love life of female characters. The show also has two films and a prequel series.
Sex and The City is an iconic show because of multiple reasons. Women empowerment was not shown in the way this show provides before Sex and The City. The show revolves around the story of four women Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha, and their love life, struggle, and dreams. Sex and The City also star Samantha Jones, portrayed by Kim Cattrall, unlike And Just Like That. Samantha is one of the best characters in the group who is least judgmental and sexually confident in the show.
IMDB has rated Sex and The City 7.3 out of 10.
15. Starstruck
Starstruck is a very similar television show to And Just Like That because both of them focus on the career and sex life of women who are living in a big city. Yet, with so much similarity, Starstruck provides totally different vibes and feel.
The show follows the story of Jessie, portrayed by Rose Matafeo, who is a twenty-something woman from New Zealand now she is living in London. She is working in a movie theater and as a nanny, juggling because she works in jobs with dead ends.
IMDB has rated Sex and The City 7.5 out of 10.
16. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
In the story of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the main character Miriam “Midge” Maisel, portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan, whose husband tells her that he is not happy with her and also had an affair with his secretary. Then Miriam becomes a Standup Comedian.
The life of Miriam and Carrie Bradshaw is similar as both of the character have blown up their existence in their life. When the life of Carrie turns upside down in And Just Like That because of the death of her husband and in a somewhat similar way, Miriam finds out her hidden talent. Miriam goes from a housewife with two children to a standup comedian with the discovery of nightlife.
IMDB has rated The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 8.7 out of 10.
17. The Morning Show
Because of the different genres, The Morning Show might look different from And Just Like That. While And Just like that is a comedy series, The Morning Show is a drama series. While And Just Like That has a comedic element and lightheartedness, The Morning Show has a strong female character who not even can make eye-to-eye contact.
Because of the visited topics and authenticity, The Morning Show is a television series that becomes hard to watch for some people. Alexandra “Alex” Levy, portrayed by Jennifer Aniston, and Bradley Jackson, portrayed by Reese Witherspoon, are in the lead roles.
IMDB has rated The Morning Show 8.3 out of 10.
18. Younger
Younger is an American television series also created by Darren Star, which feels very similar to his other creations like And Just Like That and Sex and the City.
Younger is a comedy-drama show which revolves around the story of Liza Miller, portrayed by Sutton Foster. Liza always lies about her age to get a job in the publishing industry and her romantic life. This lie surprisingly works in her favor, and she starts living her life like Sex In the City in New York City.
IMDB has rated Younger 7.8 out of 10.
19. Insecure – Similar To And Just Like That
The story revolves around the life of Issa, who is twenty-something years old and lives in Los Angeles. Molly is the BFF of our main character Issa. Who share everything with each other. Like the story of And Just Like That, this show has absolutely hilarious situations. The one thing you will love about this show is that it tackles different types of relationships throughout the show.
IMDB has rated Insecure 8.0 out of 10.
20. You Are The Worst
If Samantha of And Just Like That was your favorite character of the show, you should watch You Are The Worst. The series shows you the developing relationship of the main couple, Jimmy and Gretchen, with romantic hearts and a sexier side. Similar to And Just Like That, this show provides you with that unique take on friendship that is not shown on any television show.
21. Difficult People
If Dating stories in a television show in not what you like, then Difficult People will definitely be for you. The story of the show revolves around the life of two BFFs named Billy and Julie. Although they date other people, the chemistry and best friends moments between them are fun to watch.
22. Divorce
Divorce is another popular television comedy series starring Sarah Jessica Parker. Sarah also described that her character in the series Divorce is different from Carrie Bradshaw’s.
It is good to see our favorite star Sarah Jessica Parker in a different but related role, also as Sarah said, the fashion might not be similar to Carrie Bradshaw’s level, but it also doesn’t disappoint to watch the show.
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