An Interview With the Guy Who Made the Infamous Poop for the And Just Like That Finale
Briefly

The final episode of And Just Like That features a controversial Thanksgiving scene where a toilet overflows due to a lactose-intolerant guest's indulgence. This moment has sparked debate among fans about its appropriateness as a farewell to beloved characters and its metaphorical significance for the show's legacy. Showrunner Michael Patrick King defended the scene, emphasizing the show's history of addressing relationship struggles. The prop master Michael Cory confirmed the scene was scripted and discussed in detail during production meetings.
The most memed moment of the finale occurs at Thanksgiving dinner, highlighting whether such a scene is a fitting farewell to beloved characters or a metaphor for AJLT as a whole.
Showrunner Michael Patrick King defended the poop scene by stating that both Sex and the City and AJLT have "always dealt with a lot of relationship shit" and that it reflects how "shit backs up and you have to deal with it."
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