'Sex and the City' reboot shocks fans in first episode

The reboot of HBO's hit show 'Sex and the City' returned to the screen with a long-awaited reunion on Thursday.

"And Just Like That..." shocked fans during its first episode.

The reboot of HBO's hit show "Sex and the City" returned to the screen with a long-awaited reunion on Thursday. HBO Max, which like CNN is part of WarnerMedia

The show picked back up with characters, Carrie Bradshaw [Sarah Jessica Parker], Miranda Hobbes [Cynthia Nixon] and Charlotte York [Kristin Davis], minus Samantha Jones [Kim Cattrall], who opted not to return.

Also back were fan favorites Mr. Big [Chris Noth], Evan Handler, David Eigenberg, Mario Cantone and the late Willie Garson, who died in September.