🚨 EMILY IN PARIS FANS, STOP EVERYTHING! 🚨
That jaw-dropping Season 5 finale just left us all screaming… Emily says goodbye to Rome, dumps the hot Italian heir, and now Gabriel is sailing off into the sunset on a billionaire’s yacht?! 😱
But wait—sources are whispering that Netflix is gearing up for Season 6 in 2026, and the FIRST LOOK trailer teases Emily chasing Gabriel all the way to GREECE for the ultimate will-they-won’t-they showdown! 🔥
New loves? Heart-shattering betrayals? Mindy’s secret engagement exploding? And is Emily finally ready to choose… or lose everything?
You HAVE to see this leaked first look—click now before it’s gone! 👇
Netflix’s bubbly rom-com Emily in Paris has done it again—delivering a fifth season packed with fashion, heartbreak, and enough drama to fuel water-cooler chatter through the holidays. Just one day after Season 5 dropped on December 19, 2025, fans are already dissecting the explosive finale and speculating about what’s next for Lily Collins’ indefatigable American expat.
Season 5, which shifted much of the action from Paris to Rome (and even Venice), saw Emily Cooper navigating a new chapter as head of Agence Grateau’s Italian branch. But as creator Darren Star promised, it was always “a tale of two cities.” The season balanced Emily’s blissful romance with Italian cashmere heir Marcello Muratori (Eugenio Franceschini) against her lingering ties to Paris—and, of course, to chef Gabriel (Lucas Bravo).
The 10-episode run, now streaming in full, wasted no time diving into the fallout from Season 4’s Rome cliffhanger. Emily, fresh off choosing Italy over Paris, seemed happier than ever with Marcello. “Marcello is a whole other adventure,” star Lily Collins told reporters ahead of the premiere. “He comes at that perfect time where we want Emily to have better work-life balance.”
Yet, true to form, complications arose. Gabriel showed up in Rome early on, intent on winning Emily back after realizing his feelings in the Season 4 finale. Seeing her content with Marcello, he quietly retreated—only for the pull of Paris to resurface throughout the season.
Back in the City of Light, Emily’s best friend Mindy Chen (Ashley Park) sparked an unexpected romance with Emily’s ex, Alfie (Lucien Laviscount), creating tension in the group’s dynamic. Meanwhile, boss Sylvie Grateau (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) faced personal and professional turmoil, including financial woes tied to her husband Laurent’s debts.
New cast additions spiced things up: Minnie Driver as eccentric Princess Jane, Bryan Greenberg as American expat Jake, and Michèle Laroque as Sylvie’s old friend Yvette. Reviews have praised the season’s energy, with one critic calling Driver’s performance “just what this campy masterpiece needed.”
But it’s the finale that’s got everyone talking. After a whirlwind Venice trip, Marcello proposes running his family business full-time from the fictional village of Solitano—asking Emily to lead marketing and relocate permanently. In a mature turn for the character, Emily declines, prioritizing the life she’s built in Paris.
The real bombshell? A gondola mix-up leads Emily to believe Marcello is proposing marriage, only for it to be Nico (Paul Forman) popping the question to Mindy. Mindy accepts, setting up potential wedding drama ahead.
Then comes Gabriel’s exit: A tech billionaire, impressed by his cooking, offers him a private chef gig on a luxury yacht—requiring him to leave Paris indefinitely. In an emotional train station goodbye, Gabriel confesses he traveled to Rome to fight for Emily but stepped back upon seeing her happy. “That’s all I ever wanted for you,” he says. Emily replies in kind, and they part as friends—or do they?
The final shot shows Gabriel aboard the yacht, heading toward Greece, while Emily watches from Paris. Creator Darren Star and Collins have teased this as Emily’s most “mature” romantic decision yet, with Collins noting, “She doesn’t judge herself, and neither does Marcello.”
Fan theories exploded immediately: Will Emily chase Gabriel to the Greek islands in a potential Season 6? Could this finally resolve the show’s central will-they-won’t-they?
Netflix hasn’t officially renewed Emily in Paris for a sixth season as of December 20, 2025. However, optimism runs high. During an October earnings call, CEO Ted Sarandos listed the show among major titles returning in 2026, alongside Bridgerton, Outer Banks, and others. Sources close to the production indicate an announcement could come as early as January, depending on viewership data.
The series has been a consistent performer for Netflix, with Season 4 topping charts in 93 countries. Season 5’s dual-city format and cliffhanger ending seem designed to keep momentum going.
Lily Collins, who welcomed a daughter via surrogacy earlier this year, filmed Season 5 as a new mom—a challenge she described as leaving her “very tired” but ultimately rewarding. Co-star Ashley Park highlighted the season’s exploration of Emily and Mindy’s friendship cracks, calling it “realistic.”
If renewed, Season 6 could take Emily to Greece, fulfilling hints dropped in the finale. Star has expressed willingness to continue “as many seasons as they’ll have us,” while noting the show’s evolution: “The story feels very fresh.”
Critics have mixed views on Season 5’s Rome-heavy plot, with some praising the change of scenery and others missing Paris’s charm. Yet the escapist appeal remains intact—stunning outfits, over-the-top drama, and Collins’ infectious optimism.
One thing’s clear: After five seasons of near-misses, breakups, and bold moves, fans aren’t ready to say au revoir to Emily Cooper. Whether she ends up in Greece, back in Marcello’s arms, or single and thriving, the demand for more is louder than ever.
As Netflix gauges the numbers, one fake trailer circulating online—claiming a “2026 first look” at Season 6—has racked up views, though it’s fan-made speculation. Official word is pending, but all signs point to Emily’s adventures continuing.
For now, binge Season 5 and join the debate: Team Gabriel forever, or time for Emily to fly solo?
