Emily in Paris

New passions. New fashions. New Emily? A plucky American marketing whiz spreads her wings in life and love after landing her dream job in Paris.

Emily in Paris (2020-present) is a Netflix romantic comedy created by Darren Star. Lily Collins plays Emily Cooper, a plucky American marketing whiz who lands a dream job at a Parisian agency and must win over a prickly boss, Sylvie Grateau (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu), while building a friendship with her roommate Mindy Chen (Ashley Park). Her romantic life tangles her between Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), a charming chef, and rivals and admirers in the office. The engine is simple: Emily wants to succeed on her own terms while cultural misunderstandings, client demands and fashion-industry politics keep getting in the way. Each episode is built around a new campaign, a new flirtation or a new clash between American directness and French manners. The result is a ten-episode-per-season, five-season serialized romcom with a sunny, glossy and frequently silly register, rich in couture, cafe scenes and sightseeing. Set in present-day Paris, the show leans on postcard imagery and cozy escapism. Fans of Sex and the City, The Devil Wears Prada and Gilmore Girls will find familiar pleasures in its fashion-forward romance and bright, breezy banter, though its stereotypes divide critics.

Viewers are split: the series is seen as a breezy, romantic escapist comedy whose lead and Paris setting win fans, while critics of its clichés find it lazy and its heroine insufferable.

• Sex and the Citylight romcom tone, fish out of water abroad story, fashion and romance focus
• Gilmore Girlsamerican abroad comedy, lighthearted romance, glossy travel aesthetic
• The Devil Wears Pradabreezy workplace romance and career ambition with a glamorous setting

Created by

Darren Star

Release Date

2020-10-02

Episode runtime

29 min

Rating

6.8 / 10 (1600)

What is Emily in Paris about?

An ambitious American marketing executive navigates work, friendship and romance after landing a job in Paris.

What is Emily in Paris like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Emily in Paris as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Emily in Paris violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Emily in Paris.

What did critics think of Emily in Paris?

Viewers are split: the series is seen as a breezy, romantic escapist comedy whose lead and Paris setting win fans, while critics of its clichés find it lazy and its heroine insufferable.

Which shows are like Emily in Paris?

Shows with a similar feel include Sex and the City, Gilmore Girls, and The Devil Wears Prada.

How long is Emily in Paris?

Emily in Paris: 6 seasons, 60 episodes.

Is Emily in Paris still running?

Yes, Emily in Paris is still running.

Where can I watch Emily in Paris?

In United States, Emily in Paris streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.