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Netflix has set December 18 as the official premiere date for Emily in Paris Season 5, and this time the glamorous romantic comedy is trading Parisian charm for Italian flair. Lily Collins returns as Emily Cooper, who is stepping into a new chapter of her professional and personal life as she expands Agence Grateau’s reach to Rome. First-look photos released on August 20 tease sun-soaked Italian backdrops, chic fashion moments, and a new layer of romance and drama.
The streamer accompanied the images with a playful caption: “Benvenuto! The first look images from Emily in Paris are here, and they’re serving up a slice of la dolce vita! Season 5 returns on December 18.” The shots show Emily sailing in style, riding horseback with Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini), and fully immersing herself in Italian culture. Her chemistry with Marcello hints at blossoming romance, but the return of past loves Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) and Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) suggests that her tangled love life will remain as complicated as ever.
Season 4 ended with Emily receiving a major career boost from Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu), who appointed her to lead Agence Grateau’s Rome office. But even as Emily celebrated her promotion and seemed content with Marcello, Gabriel confessed lingering feelings for her, setting the stage for a messy love triangle. The new season promises plenty of turbulence, with the official description teasing career setbacks, heartbreak, and a secret that could shake one of Emily’s closest relationships.
The returning ensemble includes Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, William Abadie, Lucien Laviscount, Thalia Besson, Paul Forman, and Arnaud Binard. New cast members joining the fold are Bryan Greenberg as Jake, Michèle Laroque as Yvette, and Minnie Driver as Princess Jane. Created by Darren Star, the mind behind Sex and the City and Melrose Place, the show continues to blend romance, workplace politics, and aspirational fashion into a frothy yet addictive mix. Lily Collins not only stars but also serves as a producer.
With the shift to Rome and even glimpses of Venice, Season 5 is gearing up to reinvent Emily in Paris while keeping the elements that made it a global streaming favorite. Fans can expect fresh backdrops, stylish looks, new romantic entanglements, and all the drama that comes with living la dolce vita.