The biggest question for Emily Cooper is no longer about choosing between croissants or baguettes, but between Paris and Rome. The much-watched Netflix series Emily in Paris is back for its fifth season, and this time, the action starts with a Roman holiday. All 10 new episodes will be available to stream globally on Wednesday, December 18, 2025. For eager fans, the release schedule follows Netflix’s standard global drop, meaning new episodes arrive early in the morning based on your local time zone.
This season marks a major shift. After the dramatic ending of Season 4, American marketing executive Emily Cooper has moved to Italy. She is now in charge of opening and running the new Rome office for her boss Sylvie’s company, Agence Grateau. However, creator Darren Star assures viewers that the show’s title is not changing. “Emily’s going to have a presence in Rome,” Star said. “It doesn’t mean she’s not going to be in Paris”. He describes the new season as “a tale of two cities”.
Episode 1 Release Time for Global Viewers
The entire fifth season, including the first episode, will be released at the same moment worldwide. Netflix operates on Pacific Time for its global releases. This means the show will go live at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on Wednesday, December 18.
For viewers in other major regions, this translates to:
- United States (Eastern Time): 3:01 a.m. ET on December 18
- United Kingdom: 8:01 a.m. GMT on December 18
- India: 1:31 p.m. IST on December 18
- Central European Time: 9:01 a.m. CET on December 18
All 10 episodes will be available to stream at once, a return to the show’s original format after Season 4 was split into two parts.
Where to Watch and What to Expect in the New Season
Emily in Paris is a Netflix original series, which means it is available exclusively on the Netflix streaming platform worldwide. A subscription to any of Netflix’s plans is required to watch.
The official season description sets the stage for Emily’s new challenges: “Now the head of Agence Grateau Rome, Emily faces professional and romantic challenges as she adapts to life in a new city. But just as everything falls into place, a work idea backfires, and the fallout cascades into heartbreak and career setbacks”. The story will also see Emily trying to find stability by leaning into her French lifestyle, only for a major secret to threaten a key relationship.
A sneak peek of the first few minutes of the season, released by Netflix, picks up right where Season 4 ended. It shows Emily in Rome with her new Italian love interest, Marcello, gazing out at the city. The clip also checks in on other characters enjoying their time in Italy, hinting that Emily might not be the only one extending her stay.
Full Cast List: Who’s Returning and Who’s New?
The main cast from previous seasons returns, alongside several notable new additions.
Returning Main Cast:
- Lily Collins as Emily Cooper
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie Grateau
- Ashley Park as Mindy Chen
- Lucas Bravo as Gabriel
- Samuel Arnold as Julien
- Bruno Gouery as Luc
- Lucien Laviscount as Alfie
- William Abadie as Antoine Lambert
- Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello
- Paul Forman as Nico
- Thalia Besson as Genevieve
New Cast Members:
- Minnie Driver joins as Princess Jane, a friend of Sylvie’s who married into royalty.
- Bryan Greenberg plays Jake, an American living in Paris.
- Michèle Laroque appears as Yvette, an old friend of Sylvie.
One confirmed departure is Camille Razat, who played Camille, Gabriel’s ex-girlfriend. She announced earlier this year that she would not be returning for the fifth season.
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A Look Back at the Season 4 Cliffhanger
To understand where Season 5 begins, it helps to remember how Season 4 ended. Emily traveled to Rome to visit Marcello, the heir to a luxury Italian cashmere brand. Her boss, Sylvie, followed in a bold attempt to win Marcello’s family business as a client for Agence Grateau. The plan worked, but with a catch: Sylvie asked Emily to stay in Rome permanently to manage the account and lead the new office.
This professional move coincided with a personal one, as Emily and Marcello’s holiday romance began to deepen. Meanwhile, back in Paris, Emily’s on-again, off-again neighbor Gabriel had a sudden realization. After previously ending their relationship, he decided he wanted to be with Emily after all. This sets up a central conflict for the new season, with Emily starting a life in Rome with Marcello while Gabriel may try to win her back.
Lily Collins spoke about this dynamic, stating, “Marcello is a whole other adventure that we want for Emily.” She added, “Unfortunately, Gabriel has to deal with the repercussions of his choice”.
At a recent premiere event in Paris, the cast and creators shared their thoughts on the new season. Collins talked about her character’s growth, saying, “This year was really special to see her taking on new challenges and also being okay with vulnerability more”. Series creator Darren Star called Season 5 his favorite so far, noting, “Emily really grows as a character. The show grows up a little bit”.
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