Warning: SPOILERS ahead for And Just Like That Season 3, Episode 10, “Better Than Sex.“I’ve waited three seasons to see the successor of Kim Cattrall’s Samantha Jones, Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury), come into her own inAnd Just Like That,and it’s finally happening. Seema has had a considerable role inAnd Just Like Thatseason 3, with the newestSex and the Citycharactergetting some of the most exciting stories of the outing.
Unfortunately, this chapter will be Seema’s last, since showrunner Michael Patrick King recently announced thatAnd Just Like Thatseason 3 will be the final seasonofSex and the City’s revival, capping the show with a two-part series finale. It’s disappointing thatSeema’s story won’t continue, but key developments for Patel made the last outing her best.
Seema’s Driver Rocco Returning In And Just Like That Season 3 Continues A Promising Trend For Her Character
Seema Patel Has A Growing Presence In And Just Like That’s Cast
Seema was in a tough spot inAnd Just Like Thatseason 3, episode 3. Her boss, Elliot (John Glover), informed his real estate partner that he was retiring, which shattered their plan for Seema to acquire the company by selling his share to Ryan Serhant.The less-than-ideal circumstances forced Seema to rebuild her empire, since she refused to settle.
Seema has since rebuilt her business from the ground up, establishing her own brokerage called The Patel Group. InAnd Just Like Thatseason 3, episode 9, Seema gave Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) a tour of her office, a big, beautiful building that feels perfect for Patel’s new venture. Another promising development was that Seema had hired Artold (Mihir Kumar).
And Just Like That’s surprise returning characterindicated thatSeema’s business had grown, with Patel hiring her ex-boyfriend, Ravi’s (Amir Amiri), assistant. The addition to Patel’s business also signaled that the character was growing more prominent, introducing new cast members to the show exclusively tied to Seema, expanding her footing in the narrative.
And Just Like Thatseason 3, episode 10built on the positive development, with Seema revealing that she had rehired her driver, Rocco (Nicholas LaRocca). The employee was previously secured through Seema’s former brokerage, Poust & Patel.Rocco’s return suggested clear momentum behind Seema’s business, mirroring the character’s comeuppance.
Seema Is Having The Most Fun In And Just Like That Season 3
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In addition to her entrepreneurial developments, Seema has had some of the best stories. InAnd Just Like Thatseason 3’s premiere,Seema broke up with her movie producer boyfriend, Ravi (Armin Amiri), and the whole story had satisfying drama and cinematic flair that made a big splash. Seema has come full circle in the romance department since then.
After working with a matchmaker inAnd Just Like Thatseason 3, episode 2,Seema organically met Adam Karma (Logan Marshall-Green), Carrie’s gardenerand a native New Yorker with whom she had instant chemistry.Seema and Adam have had one ofAnd Just Like That’s best romances, topping Carrie’s fling with Duncan Reeves (Jonathan Cake).
When Adam sang Seema a special rendition of “Bette Davis Eyes” on karaoke or when they took a taxi home, those moments evokedSex and the City.With fans wanting the revival to feel more like the original, Seema has had one of the most importantAnd Just Like Thatarcs, so it will be sad to see it end.
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And Just Like That is a continuation of the beloved franchise Sex and the City, chronicling the experiences of Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte as they transition from the complexities of life and friendships in their 30s to those in their 50s.
