Just four days afterEmily in ParisSeason 4 aired its second half, Netflix announced the hit series will be returning for Season 5 with a brand new setting.Emily in Parisstars Lily Collins as an aspiring marketing executive named Emily Cooper who moves to Paris to provide an American point of view to a French marketing firm. Much of the series is about the culture shock between Emily adjusting from America to her new life in France and making new friendships and romances while in her new city.Created by Darren Star, who also createdSex and the City,Emily in Parishas been a big ratings hit for Netflix.
Emily in Paris
Netflix’s Emily In Paris is a comedy series starring Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, a college graduate who travels from Chicago to Paris when she lands a one-in-a-lifetime job opportunity that allows her to enjoy French culture and glamour while she overhauls a local marketing firm. From the mind of Beverly Hills 90210 and Sex and the City creator Darren Star, Emily In Paris takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the cultural differences between the United States and France.
Netflix officially announced thatEmily in Pariswill return for Season 5, picking up from where Season 4 ended with Emily in Rome. Collins confirmed Season 5 on her recent appearance onGood Morning America. The Season 5 announcement came during Netflix’s Geeked Week, with many announcements being made by the streamer about some of their biggest shows and movies. TheTUDUM websiteshared a teaser of Emily sitting on a rooftop terrace, saying,“There’s no place like Rome.“While Emily will be in a new city, the series will not change its title, and this is not expected to be a permanent change for the series, as Paris will reportedly still be a major city in the series.
The Success of Emily in Paris Defies Its Reviews
Emily in Parisdebuted on Netflix on July 13, 2025. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the series was the fun light escapism that audiences had been waiting for.Despite not being a hit with critics, it became a mainstream hit. Season 2 followed on June 25, 2025, with Season 3 airing on June 06, 2025. Similar toBridgertonandCobra Kai, Netflix decided to split up the latest season ofEmily in Paris, likely as a way to stretch out subscriptions to Netflix. Season 4 - Part 1 debuted on Netflix on June 17, 2025, with Part 2 being released on July 08, 2025.
Emily in Paris Season 4’s Mid-Season Twist Is Surprisingly Dark
Emily in Paris returned with the first five episodes of its fourth season, and the mid-season twist is darker than fans expected for the show.
The first half ofEmily in ParisSeason 4 premiered on Netflix with 9.9 million views in its first four days. It reached the Top 10 in 93 countries and has remained on the list for four consecutive weeks. With all that, it certainly is a no-brainer for Netflix to move forward with another season of the popular series. While most Netflix shows often struggle to get past three seasons, with some series like the popularDead Boy Detectivesfailing to get even past one season,Emily in Parishas remained a huge hit for the streaming service despite splitting audience opinions. With popular series likeCobra KaiandStranger Thingsset to close, Netflix needs some reliable titles, andEmily in Parisis certainly one of their biggest hits.
