What to expect from the next season of ‘Emily in Paris’
Emily Cooper came to Paris as a rookie. But when the curtain fell on Emily in Paris in season four, she had already landed in Italy with her new beau, Marcello. The season finale left fans with mixed emotions, and theories sprang up instantly. After showrunner Darren Star confirmed the renewal for season five, Lily Collins sent fans into a tizzy in May with the filming updates. And now that new stars have joined Emily on her brand new chapter on Netflix, what can viewers expect in the forthcoming instalment?
When Collins updated viewers on the show’s production status, she was already in Rome, Italy, with Eugenio Franceschini. In an interview with Netflix, Star opened up about the excitement of the cast and crew for returning with the beloved show in the ‘Eternal City’.
Emily’s romance with Marcello was the highlight of season four. The instalment culminated with Emily’s relocation to an Italian apartment to establish an office in Rome for Agence Grateau. However, with our titular protagonist now in Rome, is it officially the end of her Parisian exploration? Well, according to Star, not so soon. “Emily is going to have a presence in Rome. It doesn’t mean she’s not going to be in Paris,” Star explained.
Emily in Paris is confirmed to return to Paris later this summer, but it goes without saying that the Italian adventures are far from over. In fact, it’s only the beginning. Although what this move back to Paris could mean for Emily is shrouded in mystery, as the plot twist opens quite a few doors. Is it possible that she will move back and forth between the Paris and Rome offices? Or, will her decision have anything to do with Marcello and her on-and-off love interest, Gabriel?
Star had a mission behind sending her to Rome. It was to stay a step ahead of the audience, resist unpredictability, and prove “the show has the ability to have a bigger footprint”. Moreover, with Marcello and Emily’s romance in the spotlight, even Collins is excited to see what awaits their character arcs in the upcoming season. Emily has yet to luck out in love, and her romantic history has been marked by ups and downs so far.
“Marcello is a whole other adventure that we want for Emily because we ultimately want Emily to be able to have a better work/life balance,” Collins said. While the creator has also confirmed that Emily in Paris season five will focus on Emily’s brewing relationship with Marcello, what about Gabriel?
As per the star of the series, although he is ready to do what it takes to get together with Emily, “Gabriel has to deal with the repercussions of his choice”. So, expect love, romance, heartbreak, complications, and, of course, some designer drama with Emily in Rome. As for Emily in Paris? Only time will reveal what’s truly in store.