Emily in Paris Season 5: Showrunner reveals whether Emily will return to Paris or the story will be moved to Rome

The popular Netflix series Emily in Paris takes a significant turn at the start of the fifth season. After winning the hearts of viewers with its Parisian life, the series now sets its sights on Rome.

However, fans don't have to worry that the show will deviate completely from the core of the series, as French culture will continue to play a central role.

Showrunner Darren Star recently commented on the decision to move Emily's adventures to the Italian capital, promising new storylines and cultural dynamics, according to a report from Screenrant.

Emily's journey beyond Paris

Emily in Pariswhich first aired in 2020, tells the story of Emily Cooper, a Chicago marketing executive who moves to France to improve her company's global image. Over the first four seasons, viewers have seen Emily navigate the challenges of Parisian culture, language barriers, and the complexities of French society.

However, in the season four finale, Emily's journey took an unexpected turn when she was redirected to Rome for her next assignment.

In a recent interview with TVLine, Darren Star went into detail about Emily's move to Rome, explaining how the new setting would open up new storylines and cultural challenges for Emily. “It just expands the universe of the show,” Star noted. “Just as Emily is settling into Paris, she's thrown into another country where she's going to experience some cultural differences,” as quoted in a report by Screenrant. He added that the series will explore the differences between French and Italian culture while retaining its original charm.

What Rome means for the series

Although the move to Rome is a significant change, Star stressed that Paris will continue to play an important role in the series. Many of the French cast members will join Emily on her journey to Italy, and the French influence will continue to be present in the storyline. “It's a whole new world, but that doesn't mean we're leaving Paris,” Star noted.

This move allows for continued comparison between French and Italian culture and provides new material for the humor and drama that characterize the show.

One concern raised by fans is the relevance of the show's title. Emily in Parisas Emily will now be spending time in another country. However, according to Star, the title will remain the same as Emily's connection to Paris remains a key aspect of the show's identity.

Furthermore, according to Screenrant’s report, it is likely that Emily will return to Paris at some point due to her strong attachment to the city and its people.

A new beginning for the series

After four seasons of Emily grappling with the cultural nuances of Paris, the move to Rome provides a much-needed change of pace for the series. The move allows Emily to enter a new environment where she once again finds herself a “fish out of water” and struggling with cultural differences. While the premise of the series previously focused on Emily's attempts to fit into French society, her move to Rome provides new opportunities for character development and comedic scenarios.

Star also believes that introducing new faces and environments will breathe new life into the show. “New cultural influences can create an ironically familiar sense of alienation for them,” Star said.

With the familiar Parisian setting no longer serving as the main setting, Emily's larger-than-life personality now interacts with Italian culture, creating new contrasts and conflicts.

Frequently asked questions:

Will there be a 5th season of Emily in Paris?

Netflix has not yet made an official announcement regarding the return of Emily in Paris for another season

Why did Emily and Gabriel break up?

Their relationship officially ends when Gabriel expresses his frustration at having to constantly speak English around Emily, highlighting the communication problems between them.