Victor Garber Spills on Viral ‘And Just Like That’ Toilet Scene

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The internet has been buzzing with reactions to the series finale of HBO’s “And Just Like That,” and one moment in particular has left fans scratching their heads – the infamous toilet scene featuring Victor Garber. The 76-year-old SAG Award winner appeared as gallery owner Mark Kasabian, who was invited to Miranda’s (Cynthia Nixon) for Thanksgiving dinner in an attempt to set him up with Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker). However, things took a turn for the worse when Mark used the bathroom, causing the toilet to overflow with, ahem, “unpleasant” consequences.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Garber opened up about his experience filming the now-viral scene. “I vaguely remember doing it,” he said with a chuckle, “but that’s ridiculous. I was delighted to be doing something ridiculous on that show.” The actor admitted that his part wasn’t initially meant to be comedic, but he was thrilled to bring some much-needed humor to the scene. “It wasn’t a very funny part,” he confessed, “and so I was happy to be able to do some really overacting. ‘Schtick,’ as they call it, and one of my specialties.”

Garber also addressed the possibility of a romance between Mark and Carrie, which seemed unlikely from the start. “I doubt it…I think that relationship ended,” he stated. “I haven’t actually seen the show, but it looked like it could happen, and then it was not ever going to happen because he was a dick.” It’s clear that Garber’s character wasn’t exactly the most charming addition to the group.

The toilet scene has sparked a heated debate among fans, with some defending the show’s creative choice and others expressing their outrage. Elisa Zuritsky, one of the show’s writers, weighed in on the controversy, saying, “Look! That’s a thing that happens in most people’s lives at some point. It’s gross, but it’s really funny, too, and it’s mortally embarrassing. We do revel and laugh. We get through our embarrassing experiences by telling them to each other and laughing about them.”

On social media, fans were quick to express their disappointment and frustration with the finale. “Why am I saying farewell to some of my favorite TV characters of all time and seeing a toilet overflow on my screen?” one user posted on X. Another fan chimed in, “It’s a choice to make the series finale have 3 scenes involving sh*t and piss… the writers def hate us.” A third user shared, “I believe the writers were like f–k ya’ll for s—ting on us..having the last 8 minutes of shots of Victor Garber pissing and seeing literal s–ts in an overflowing toilet. Not to be dramatic but feel insulted as a long time viewer. the world is bad enough.”

The mixed reactions to the finale have left some fans wondering if the show’s creators had a plan all along or if it was just a series of missteps. “Sex and the City” first debuted in 1998 and followed Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte (Kristin Davis), and Samantha (Kim Cattrall) through sex and dating adventures in New York City. After the series concluded in 2004, the ladies returned for movies in 2008 and 2010, before “And Just Like That” premiered in 2021. The sequel follows the friends in their 50s, but Cattrall, 69, opted not to return.

After HBO revealed that “And Just Like That…” would be ending, show creator Michael Patrick King addressed the fandom on social media. “While I was writing the last episode of ‘And Just Like That…’ season 3, it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop,” he explained. King, 70, claimed that he didn’t reveal that Season 3 would be the end ahead of time, because, “we didn’t want the word ‘final’ to overshadow the fun of watching the season.” Although some viewers were left with doubts, it’s clear that the show’s creators had a vision for the finale, even if it didn’t quite resonate with everyone.

As the dust settles on “And Just Like That,” fans are left to ponder the show’s legacy and the choices made by its creators. Love it or hate it, the toilet scene has certainly become a memorable moment in the show’s history. And who knows? Maybe Victor Garber’s character will be remembered for his, ahem, “contribution” to the group’s adventures.

Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and Entertainment Weekly, New York Post
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