The new trailer for Emily in Paris Season 5 is here, and it shows Emily Cooper is no longer just visiting Italy. She has officially moved. The marketing maven, played by Lily Collins, is now the head of the new Agence Grateau Rome office. The full season of 10 episodes will be available for streaming on December 18 only on Netflix.
While Emily starts her new Italian life with her new boyfriend, the dashing cashmere heir Marcello Muratori, the past is not far behind. The trailer makes it clear that the question of her future with chef Gabriel is far from settled. As she tries to balance work and love in a new country, a big mistake at work creates problems in her personal life. Creator Darren Star says this season is “a tale of two cities,” with Emily’s life split between Rome and Paris.
What the Season 5 Trailer Shows About Emily’s New Life
The new footage gives fans their best look yet at Emily’s Italian adventure. She is seen navigating Roman streets, dealing with new clients, and enjoying romantic moments with Marcello, played by Eugenio Franceschini. However, her American optimism faces challenges in Italy. Marcello’s mother, Antonia, is shown expressing clear disapproval of Emily’s ideas.
A central conflict in the trailer is a work project that goes wrong. The official season description states this mistake leads to “heartbreak and career setbacks” for Emily. This forces her to seek comfort in the familiar parts of her French lifestyle. The story will also take viewers beyond Rome to the scenic canals of Venice.
“She’s bolder, braver, stronger, and more adventurous,” Lily Collins says about her character this season. “She’s in a new city and a new country, figuring out her life, love, and work.”
Emily’s style also gets an update for her new chapter. Collins describes her character’s new look as a way of saying she has matured and wants to be taken more seriously, while also learning to take life a little less seriously.
The Complicated Love Triangle Takes Center Stage
The love triangle between Emily, Gabriel, and Marcello is a major focus of the upcoming season. The Season 4 finale ended with Emily happily riding off on Marcello’s Vespa in Rome, while Gabriel, after a talk with Alfie, decided to fight for her. The new season picks up these threads.
While Emily explores her new romance with Marcello, Gabriel is determined to win her back. Actor Lucas Bravo has been open about his character’s difficult journey, previously saying Gabriel has to deal with the results of his past choices. The trailer confirms Gabriel will be part of the new season, with moments showing him and Emily together in both Paris and Rome.
The romance is not limited to Emily. The trailer also teases a potentially complicated moment between Mindy and Alfie. A brief shot shows the two sharing a kiss, which has sparked questions from fans about the state of their relationships.
New and Returning Faces in the Cast
The ensemble cast features many returning favorites alongside some new additions. Key returning cast members include Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as the formidable Sylvie, Ashley Park as Emily’s best friend Mindy, and Lucien Laviscount as Alfie. Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, and William Abadie are back as Julien, Luc, and Antoine Lambert, respectively.
Two notable actors will not be returning. Camille Razat, who played Camille, confirmed her departure from the series earlier this year, stating her character’s storyline felt complete. Guest star Rupert Everett also will not reprise his role as designer Giorgio.
The new season introduces three significant new characters. Oscar-nominated actress Minnie Driver joins the cast as Princess Jane, a friend of Sylvie’s who married into royalty. Bryan Greenberg plays Jake, an American living in Paris. French actress Michèle Laroque plays Yvette, an old friend of Sylvie.
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Behind the Scenes and What Fans Are Saying
The series is created by Darren Star, who also serves as an executive producer and writer. He has expressed strong excitement for this season, calling it one of his favorites because the stories feel fresh and the relationships more mature.
On social media, the release of the trailer has sparked immediate reactions. Fans of the series are passionately debating Team Gabriel versus Team Marcello. One fan commented on the ongoing will-they-won’t-they dynamic, expressing frustration that Emily and Gabriel were finally together for only a short time in the last season.
The show continues to be a major hit for Netflix. Season 4 was number one on the Netflix Global Top 10 when it premiered, gaining 19.9 million views in its first four days.
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