Warning: SPOILERS for And Just Like That Season 3, Episode 5
Sex and the Citystar Kristin Davis explained Charlotte and Harry’s life-altering twist inAnd Just Like Thatseason 3. Davis plays Charlotte York in Darren Star’s original HBO series and the revival that premiered in 2021. After marrying inSex and the Cityseason 5. Charlotte and Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler) are still going strong after all these years, but the reveal inAnd Just Like Thatseason 3that Harry has been diagnosed with prostate cancer could change the show forever.
Speaking toVarietyabout Harry’s reveal inAnd Just Like Thatseason 3, episode 5, Kristin Davis revealed her reaction to Harry’s cancer storyline, which would involve Charlotte caring for her husband. Davis also discussed whyCharlotte’s promise to keep Harry’s secret is a“perfect storyline”for her character, who forgets her own health issues as she tends to Harry’s needs. Read Davis’ quote below:
I knew something would happen, right? We couldn’t just go on, if you know what I mean. I was relieved that it wasn’t something horrible. It could have been worse — at least I didn’t have to cheat on him or something like that, right? That would be so out of character; it would make no sense. I knew Michael [Patrick King] wouldn’t do that, but I was like,Oh, God — cancer. Which is how Charlotte feels, and, of course, how everyone would feel.
But the thing that I love, that you’ll see in the second half, is that it has a really great way that it goes — in terms of Charlotte having to keep the secret that Harry wants her to keep, and the toll that it takes on her. She’s trying to take care of him, and then she’s trying to fulfill his wishes about who she tells or doesn’t tell. So she really doesn’t have her friends, and she ends up not taking care of herself.
This is something that a lot of people relate to — women and men — if you have a partner who gets a disease, and you forget to take care of yourself. It has a comedic element to it, which was really fun and scary to do, but it’s just really true to life. It seems like a perfect storyline for Charlotte that she would, of course, forget to take care of herself, and then have her own health issue because she forgot to take care of herself.
What Kristin Davis’ Comments Mean For And Just Like That Season 3
Charlotte And Harry Required A Strong AJLT Season 3 Story
Kristin Davis echoes a familiar sentiment fromAnd Just Like Thatfans:Charlotte has lacked an interesting story inAnd Just Like Thatseason 3, and the revival show hasn’t done enough to push the subversiveSex and the Citycharacter out of her comfort zone. As Davis said,it would be unthinkable for Charlotte and Harry’s romance to fracture from the inside— they are too happy a couple, who love each other too much to splinter from pressure. Harry’s prostate cancer diagnosis is out of the couple’s hands.
Charlotte and Harry’s story will push Davis' character into new territory that meets her on her midlife journey. Audiences will see new parts of Charlotte as she rises to the physical and emotional challenges of caring for someone with cancer. That said,Charlotte has always been caring and nurturing, so the story is perfect for her. Davis also mentioned that Charlotte and Harry’s cancer story would include an element of comedy, continuingAnd Just Like That’s trend of leaning into Charlotte for comedic relief.
Our Take On Kristin Davis’ Comments About Charlotte & Harry’s And Just Like That Season 3 Story
Will Harry Goldenblatt Survive His Prostate Cancer?
I’m weary of Harry’s story inAnd Just Like Thatseason 3, and despite Davis’ promise that the story will have some comic relief, I’m worried about Harry and Charlotte. After their discussion in the last episode, and with Charlotte’s story stalling in season 3,I was anticipating something life-changing like this was coming for the couple. That said, it makes sense for the revival series. Charlotte and Harry have long had a happy marriage, enduring more satisfaction and less strife than any othercouple in theSex and the Cityfranchise. Sadly, it was time to rock the boat.
The York-Goldenblatts will be united in fighting Harry’s cancer.
Despite Kristin Davis’ comments that Charlotte will struggle to deal with Harry’s cancer diagnosis, as she honors her husband’s promise to keep the news to herself, she confirms the York-Goldenblatts will be united in fighting Harry’s cancer. What’s less clear is whether Harry will survive. During filming for season 3, there was a sighting ofAnd Just Like That’s charactersfilming a funeral scene in New York. Fortunately, Harry was among those pictured attending the funeral, giving hope that Goldenblatt will overcome this significant obstacle inAnd Just Like Thatseason 3.
