Emily in Paris Expands Filming to Greece and Monaco for Sixth Season
Netflix's popular series Emily in Paris is set to broaden its European horizons as production prepares to film its sixth season in Greece and Monaco this May. The show, starring Lily Collins as American marketing executive Emily Cooper, has evolved from its Parisian roots into a pan-European narrative, with recent seasons featuring locations across the continent.
Romantic Plotlines and Mediterranean Settings
The season five finale hinted at a potential Greek getaway for Emily and her on-again, off-again love interest, Gabriel, played by Lucas Bravo. Gabriel revealed he had left his Paris restaurant to take a chef position on a yacht, sending Emily a postcard invitation to Greece. This development suggests their tumultuous relationship may continue against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea.
Show creator Darren Star emphasized Gabriel's importance to the series in a December interview with Variety, describing him as Emily's "big love" and noting that their shared history provides depth to their connection. "I can't imagine the series without Gabriel," Star stated, highlighting the memories and experiences that define their bond.
Cast and Character Dynamics
Key cast members returning for season six include Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Lucien Laviscount, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, and Andrew Fleming alongside Lily Collins. The previous season concluded with Emily facing a decision between staying in Rome with her Italian boyfriend Marcello, portrayed by Eugenio Franceschini, or returning to Paris.
Meanwhile, in Paris, Emily's best friend Mindy, played by Ashley Park, was engaged in a secret relationship with Emily's ex-boyfriend Alfie, the Londoner character portrayed by Lucien Laviscount. These intertwined relationships add layers of drama and complexity to the series' narrative.
Critical Reception and Global Success
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Emily in Paris remains a significant success for Netflix. The latest season achieved 26.8 million views globally within just 11 days of release and reached the top 10 rankings in 91 countries. This demonstrates the show's substantial international appeal and viewer engagement.
In a two-star review for The Independent, critic Katie Rosseinsky noted the series' reliance on stereotypical portrayals of European men. She observed that Emily consistently attracts men who embody national clichés, from the Italian mamma's boy to the French and English exes who form a "pan-European group for spurned men." Rosseinsky humorously anticipated future seasons featuring romantic interests like a Spanish bullfighter or a Swedish Ikea employee named Karl Karlsson.
Production Details and Future Plans
Filming for season six is scheduled to commence in May, with Greece and Monaco serving as primary locations. This expansion follows the show's previous ventures beyond Paris, including seasons set in Rome. The production shift reflects the series' growing scope and its exploration of diverse European cultures and settings.
Netflix has not yet announced an official release date for season six, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further updates on Emily Cooper's continuing adventures and romantic dilemmas across the continent.
