HHTO — Actress Lily Collins has recently confirmed that Emily in Paris will return for Season 5. Fans are now wondering whether the series will change its title, as the latest developments show that Emily is no longer in Paris.
Note: This article contains spoilers.

During a recent appearance on Good Morning America, Lily Collins announced that Emily in Paris will officially have a fifth season. The speed of this renewal is quite remarkable, considering that Part 2 of Season 4 only premiered on September 12. However, the news comes as little surprise.

Despite receiving its fair share of criticism, there is no denying that Emily in Paris is one of Netflix’s most successful romantic comedy series. The show has attracted a massive global audience and has been watched for hundreds of millions of hours across its four released seasons.

Season 4 of Emily in Paris debuted at the top of Netflix’s Global Top 10 when Part 1 was released on August 12. It recorded 19.9 million views within its first four days, entered the Top 10 in 93 countries, and remained there for four consecutive weeks. Part 2 of Season 4, released later, also achieved impressive viewership numbers.

Season 4 Recap: Love, Breakups, and a New City

Season 4 was split into two parts. Part 1 mainly focused on Emily reuniting with French chef Gabriel, while his ex-girlfriend Camille was expecting their child. Part 2, which aired more recently, showed growing cracks in Emily and Gabriel’s relationship, ultimately leading to their breakup. By the end of Season 4, Emily relocates to Rome, Italy, for work and begins dating an Italian man named Marcello.

With the change in setting, many fans jokingly speculated that Season 5 might be renamed Emily in Rome. However, the producers have confirmed that the series will retain its original title, Emily in Paris. They explained that while Emily will spend time in Rome, it does not mean she will no longer be in Paris. Sending Emily to Italy to open a new office is intended to take viewers to unexpected places and demonstrate that the series can expand its scope and leave an even bigger mark.

What to Expect in Season 5

Speaking about the upcoming season, Lily Collins shared her excitement about exploring Emily’s relationship with her new love interest, Marcello. “Marcello is a completely different kind of adventure that we wanted to give Emily,” she said.

The show aims to portray Emily finding a better balance between her work and personal life, and learning how to be happy without conditions. This shift is already hinted at in the final episode of Season 4, where Emily no longer rushes to post selfies on social media upon arriving in Rome. Instead, she is seen genuinely enjoying the moment and the experiences around her.

Gabriel Isn’t Done Yet

Although Emily and Gabriel have officially broken up, the Season 4 finale reveals that Gabriel is filled with regret and realizes that Emily is the person he truly wants. As a result, he asks for Emily’s address in Rome. This suggests that Emily’s budding relationship with Marcello may soon face serious challenges, as Gabriel appears ready to fight to bring Emily back into his life.

However, this will not be an easy path for the French chef. Gabriel will have to confront the consequences of his actions toward Emily throughout Season 4, making the emotional stakes even higher in the next installment.

Divided Reactions from Viewers

The announcement of Season 5 has once again polarized audiences—much like the reactions Emily in Paris has received since its debut. Some viewers are thrilled and eagerly awaiting new episodes, while others feel exhausted and wish the series would come to an end.

Some audience comments include:

• “Don’t go to Rome. Don’t go anywhere else. Emily, please go home—back to America!”

• “I feel like I’m stuck in a loop. I watch the show while criticizing it, then a new season comes out, and I do the same thing all over again.”

• “If people keep watching even while complaining, Emily in Paris might not end until Netflix goes bankrupt.”

• “I thought this was the final season? Turns out I celebrated too early.”

• “Netflix cancels so many good shows but keeps spending money on series like this.”

• “My crush loves this show. This is great news for them.”

• “It’s fun! I’m still looking forward to it.”