History of Sex and the City in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 1, 2026

Sex and the City is a romantic comedy-drama television series created by Darren Star for HBO, based on Candace Bushnell's book. Premiering in 1998 and running for six seasons with 94 episodes, the show explores the lives of four women in New York City as they navigate careers, friendships, and relationships, with a focus on sex and dating. The series concluded in 2004.

January 14, 2013: The Carrie Diaries Premieres

On January 14, 2013, The CW premiered The Carrie Diaries, a prequel series based on Candace Bushnell's book of the same name, starring AnnaSophia Robb as a young Carrie Bradshaw.

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May 8, 2014: The Carrie Diaries Cancelled

On May 8, 2014, The CW cancelled The Carrie Diaries after two seasons.

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September 16, 2014: Sexo e as Negas Premieres

On September 16, 2014, Sexo e as Negas, a Brazilian television series adapted from Sex and the City, premiered, featuring black actresses in the main roles and set in the suburbs.

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December 2020: Cancelled Third Movie Plot Redeveloped into a Series

In December 2020, it was reported that the plot for the cancelled third Sex and the City movie was being redeveloped into a television series for HBO Max, without Kim Cattrall's character.

January 2021: And Just Like That... Officially Confirmed

In January 2021, the revival series And Just Like That... was officially confirmed by HBO Max, with Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis returning.

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