In Season 3, Episode 6 (“Silent Mode”) of And Just Like That…, viewers were taken aback when Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker) mourned the sudden passing of her father. This struck a discordant note: in Season 1, Lisa had already told Charlotte (Kristin Davis) that her father had died “last year.” Fans quickly speculated whether the show had made a glaring continuity error.

What Happened in Season 1

In the premiere of And Just Like That…, Lisa shares her grief with Charlotte after the death of Mr. Big, Carrie’s husband. She mentions:

“I was exactly the same when my father died last year…” At face value, this implies Lisa’s father had recently passed away, a statement that would later seem contradictory.

Daddy Twice? Enter Billy Dee Williams

Season 2 introduced Lisa’s father, Lawrence Todd, played by Billy Dee Williams, at a celebratory dinner, a clear sign that the character was alive. Then, in Season 3’s “Silent Mode,” he dies of a stroke at age 90, prompting a funeral. Fans were puzzled: how could he have died twice?

The Official Clarification

Entertainment Weekly reports a simple yet effective explanation: in Season 1, Lisa was referring not to her biological father but to her stepfather. The man we saw later, Lawrence, is her biological father. Although it felt like a retcon, this clarification preserves continuity.

Social Media Reaction

Fan outcry was swift and blunt. On X (formerly Twitter), one frustrated viewer asked:

“Not And Just Like That killing Lisa Tod Wexley’s father twice! @HBO Do you even care? Please pay attention!”

Another remarked sarcastically: “Did ChatGPT write these episodes?” These responses underscore the mix of humor and disappointment from the fanbase.

Nicole Ari Parker on Lisa’s Loss

In a Variety interview, Parker delved into how the biological father’s death affects her character emotionally. She noted:

“It comes as a surprise, and like any human, losing someone you love is earth‑shattering… It does shake her ground in a way that makes her a little more focused, maybe a little hyper‑focused.”

Parker explained that the event destabilizes Lisa, creating vulnerability that subtly shifts her relationships, including her marriage.

Continuity Quirks in the SATC Universe

Continuity mishaps aren’t new to this universe. Actors have reprised different roles across Sex and the City and its spinoff. For instance, Rosemarie DeWitt first appeared as Miranda’s colleague Fern, then returned as Aidan’s ex-wife Kathy. William Abadie and Peter Hermann also switched roles. So, fans have good reason to be wary, but the Lisa situation, at least in this case, has a logical explanation.

Snap Verdict: Does It Hold Up?

Yes — once clarified, the “dead dad” storyline makes sense. Lisa’s mention in Season 1 referred to her stepfather, while this death in Season 3 concerns her biological father. With that distinction, the narrative remains consistent. The emotional depth Lisa experiences adds realistic complexity to her character, and Parker’s performance shines as she navigates grief.

While And Just Like That… initially sparked fan alarm with what seemed like a double death, the distinction between step- and biological fatherhood resolves the confusion. By removing the continuity glitch, the show allows Lisa’s storyline to stand on its own: a poignant chapter about loss, identity, and emotional growth, grounded by a strong performance from Nicole Ari Parker.