Press Play: Should you watch Emily in Paris?
Looking for a little romance and drama to spice up your life? Emily in Paris might be the answer.
Season 5 was released on Dec. 18 and includes 10 episodes, each about 30 minutes long. I got through the season pretty quickly; it only took about a day or two finish.
I’ve been an avid watcher since its debut in 2020, especially during the pandemic when I had time to catch up on entertainment.
This series, which began in Season 1, focuses on Emily Cooper’s journey as she moves from Chicago to Paris to take over her boss Madeline’s promotion after Madeline discovers she’s pregnant. To Emily, this feels like a dream. She imagines delicious food, charming Parisians and a life many Americans fantasize about, but her love life becomes a tad bit more complicated than she intended.
So what do people think about the show?
Emily in Paris has an average critics score of 64 per cent and an audience score of 47 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes.
My Thoughts
If you’re into romance, drama and comedy and like something that’s light-hearted and easy to watch, this show is for you! If you’re looking for something serious and complex, this is far from that.
Personally, the main reason I started this series was Lily Collins. I’ve loved her acting since Mirror Mirror and Love, Rosie (one of my favourite best-friend-trope romances). As much as I adore her characters in those films, I feel this series doesn’t give her much room to showcase her impressive acting range, and well…Emily isn’t the most likeable main character. So, why do I still continue to watch it? I can’t give you a clear answer, but I’m always itching to know what happens next.
Rating
After watching, here’s my out-of-five-star rating based on a few categories:
Humor/dialogue ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Emotional depth ⭐️⭐️
Setting/atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Romantic build-up ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Character development ⭐️⭐️
Season 6 is on its way!
If you’re a fan of the show and already finished Season 5, it’s been renewed for another season!
There’s no official release date as of right now, but sources predict the end of 2026 or sometime in 2027.
So, will you add Emily in Paris to your watchlist?
