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Thanksgiving Toilet Scene Sparks Mixed Reactions in Finale

8/20/2025

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The finale of *And Just Like That* included a Thanksgiving scene with a clogged toilet, eliciting mixed fan reactions.
Showrunner Michael Patrick King described the scene as a metaphor for the show's themes.
Prop master Michael Cory explained the realistic portrayal of the scene using modeling clay and food items.
The absence of Samantha Jones in the finale prompted discussions about her legacy and the show's evolution.

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Story summary

The finale of *And Just Like That* included a Thanksgiving scene with a clogged toilet, eliciting mixed fan reactions.
Showrunner Michael Patrick King described the scene as a metaphor for the show's themes.
Prop master Michael Cory explained the realistic portrayal of the scene using modeling clay and food items.
The absence of Samantha Jones in the finale prompted discussions about her legacy and the show's evolution.