Release Date and Setting
Fans of Emily in Paris can mark their calendars: the series is back this December. Netflix revealed on Wednesday that all 10 episodes of Season 5 will be available for streaming on Thursday, December 18. This season will transport viewers to the enchanting city of Venice, Italy.
Plot Overview
In this upcoming season, Emily, portrayed by Lily Collins, takes on a new role as the head of Agence Grateau’s office in Rome. The official synopsis highlights that Emily will confront various professional and romantic dilemmas as she adjusts to life in her new Italian surroundings.
Just when it seems like everything is coming together, a work-related idea backfires, leading to personal heartache and challenges in her career. In her quest for stability, Emily immerses herself in the French lifestyle, but a significant secret threatens to disrupt one of her closest relationships. Navigating these conflicts with honesty allows Emily to forge deeper connections, gain renewed clarity, and prepare herself for fresh opportunities.
Returning Cast
The ensemble cast for Season 5 includes:
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie Grateau
- Ashley Park as Mindy Chen
- Lucas Bravo as Gabriel
- Samuel Arnold as Julien
- Bruno Gouery as Luc
- William Abadie as Antoine Lambert
- Lucien Laviscount as Alfie
- Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello
- Thalia Besson as Genevieve
- Paul Forman as Nico
- Arnaud Binard as Laurent G
- Minnie Driver as Princess Jane
- Bryan Greenberg as Jake
- Michèle Laroque as Yvette
Season 4 Recap
For those needing a refresher, Season 4 followed Emily as she enjoyed a romantic getaway with Marcello in Rome. However, Sylvie decided to join them, determined to turn the trip into a professional opportunity by securing a client from Marcello’s family business. Although Emily initially claimed her trip was purely personal, she ultimately impressed Marcello’s mother with her vision for the company, leading to her being put in charge of the new account in Rome.
