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'And Just Like That' Episode 1: Fans left devastated after Mr Big gets killed off

Carrie loses her love in a devastating blow in the revival's premiere on HBO Max

Spoilers for 'And Just Like That' Episode 1- 'Hello It's Me'

HBO Max's revival of the iconic 'Sex and The City' series is finally here and boy did it get us super excited! 'And Just Like That' will see three of the fabulous four -- Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York Goldenblatt, and Miranda Hobbes, return in much older avatars in the Big Apple.

Along with our favorites, HBO Max will also bring back familiar characters from the ladies' lives and new characters as well. The reboot which had avid fans filled with anticipation saw an event occur in the first episode that left fans shook at what the makers just pulled off. Read to know what happened and how fans reacted to the development.

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The revival saw Carrie living a blissfully happy married life with Mr Big, with the duo planning to drive to the Hamptons; but since the day coincided with Charlotte's daughter's piano recital they push the drive for later that night. Big is not interested in the event but Carrie who's a loyal friends goes to the event. Before leaving she even put on her Manolos which are her wedding shoes. As she heads out the door her husband looks at her fondly and says that he just wanted another look.

But the night turns devastating after Big has a heart attack but holds on long enough till Carrie comes homes. In an emotionally painful scene he has one last look at his wife before passing away in her arms and her shoes get soaked in a sad symbolism.

Fans were left completely shocked and crying at the unexpected death. Many were left emotional and not wanting to watch any more - questioning the maker as to why they would do this to them. Here's what they said.

A viewer said, "I’ve never been so mad at an exercise bike before, I’m heartbroken #AndJustLikeThat." Another fan commented, "Can we just uh unmake this show?! WHO wanted that ending #AndJustLikeThat." A user also said, "Sobbing at #AndJustLikeThat ending Why did they do that to us." 

A fan pointed out, "The symbolism with carrie and the manolos in the last shot of the #AndJustLikeThat pilot like i could cry." Another one of the tweet read, "Just finished watching and now I’ll be balling my eyes out till the alarm goes off. Omgggggg !!!!#AndJustLikeThat." A user said, "And just like that… Big died. #AndJustLikeThat."  

Two episodes of 'And Just Like That' are available to stream on HBO Max with more to follow weekly.