Emily in Paris Expands European Footprint for Sixth Season
The popular Netflix 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. This move continues the show's evolution from a Paris-centric story into a pan-European romantic comedy, following Emily Cooper's adventures across the continent.
Mediterranean Romance on the Horizon
While specific plot details for the upcoming season remain closely guarded, the season five finale provided significant clues about potential storylines. The episode concluded with Emily's on-again, off-again love interest Gabriel, portrayed by Lucas Bravo, sending her a postcard inviting her to join him in Greece. This invitation came after Gabriel revealed he had left his Paris restaurant to accept a new chef position on a yacht.
Show creator Darren Star emphasized Gabriel's importance to the series in a December interview with Variety, describing the French chef as Emily's "big love" and stating he couldn't imagine the series without their complex relationship dynamic.
Cast and Production Details
The sixth season will see the return of key cast members alongside lead actress Lily Collins. The ensemble includes:
- Ashley Park as Mindy
- Lucas Bravo as Gabriel
- Lucien Laviscount as Alfie
- Samuel Arnold as Julien
- Bruno Gouery as Luc
- Andrew Fleming as Doug
Season five concluded with several unresolved romantic entanglements that will likely carry forward into the new episodes. Emily faced a decision between staying in Rome with her Italian boyfriend Marcello, played by Eugenio Franceschini, or returning to her life in Paris. Meanwhile, back in the French capital, Emily's best friend Mindy was secretly involved with Emily's ex-boyfriend Alfie.
Continued Success Despite Critical Reception
Emily in Paris continues to demonstrate remarkable popularity with global audiences, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. Netflix reported that the latest season accumulated 26.8 million views worldwide within just eleven days of release and reached the top ten rankings in 91 countries.
Critical assessments have noted the show's reliance on European stereotypes. In The Independent's two-star review of season five, critic Katie Rosseinsky observed that Emily possesses an "unmatched" ability to attract men who embody national stereotypes, from Italian mamma's boys to French chefs and English lads.
No official release date has been announced for season six of Emily in Paris, but production is scheduled to begin in May with filming locations expanding beyond France to include Mediterranean destinations Greece and Monaco.
