Grab your passport and pack a bag—Emily Cooper is trading the Seine for the Tiber. The new teaser for Emily in Paris Season 5 has arrived, and it confirms that our favorite marketing maven is taking her talents to Italy. Premiering on Netflix on December 18, this season promises a true “tale of two cities,” straddling the familiar streets of Paris and the historic allure of Rome.
If the Season 4 finale left you wondering if Emily’s move was permanent, the first-look footage provides an answer: she is officially opening the Rome office for Agence Grateau. But she isn’t just stationed in the Eternal City. The new trailer captures Emily cruising through the canals of Venice and exploring Roman ruins, signaling a visual feast that creator Darren Star describes as taking “love and life to the next level”.
While Emily establishes a presence in Rome, don’t delete your French Duolingo app just yet. Emily will maintain her footing in Paris, ensuring the show delivers the best of both worlds.
It wouldn’t be Emily in Paris without some turbulence. Now the head of Agence Grateau Rome, Emily is forced to adapt to a new city and a new set of rules. While she initially leans into the lifestyle.
Season 5 seems determined to give Emily a break from the chaos—at least initially. Lily Collins notes that the new season aims to explore Emily’s relationship with Italian fashion scion Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini) beyond mere “vacay mode”. “We want to have Emily be able to smile without condition,” Collins says, highlighting a desire for better work-life balance.
However, the ghost of relationships past lingers. Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), having realized he wants to be with Emily after all, is ready to fight for her. But his epiphany may have arrived too late. As Collins puts it, “Gabriel has to deal with the repercussions of his choice,” while Emily explores a “real romantic connection” with Marcello.
Fresh Faces in the Cast
The ensemble is expanding with some serious star power. Academy Award–nominated actress Minnie Driver joins the Emily in Paris cast as Princess Jane, a friend of Sylvie’s who married into royalty. We also meet Bryan Greenberg as Jake, an American in Paris, and Michèle Laroque as Yvette, an old friend of Sylvie’s.
Whether she’s navigating Roman traffic or Parisian heartbreak, Emily is ready for her next adventure. Mark your calendars for December 18 to see if she can truly live la dolce vita.
Catch Emily in Paris Season 5, on December 18
