EMILY IN PARIS FANS ARE FREAKING OUT: WHY MOVING TO GREECE FOR SEASON 6 COULD BE THE WORST IDEA EVER! 😱🇬🇷🚫
Just when we thought Emily finally chose PARIS as her forever home after ditching Marcello and that Roman dream… Gabriel’s sneaky postcard drops the ultimate tease: “Meet me in Greece”!
Insiders and Darren Star are hyping a full-on island escape to Mykonos and Santorini for steamy reunions, Mindy’s chaotic bachelorette, and more love drama… but hold up – is this about to RUIN everything?!
The show’s magic is the City of Light’s charm, those iconic streets, cafés, and Eiffel Tower vibes – not overcrowded beaches packed with cruise ship hordes! Fans are already screaming: Diluting the title? Stereotyping another culture? Turning escapist fluff into tourist overload nightmare?
Will Emily in Greece kill the vibe, repeat the Rome backlash, or force her back to Paris faster than a bad breakup? This could be the twist that ends it all!
Netflix’s bubbly rom-com Emily in Paris closed its fifth season on December 18 with a postcard from Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) inviting Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) to “meet me in Greece,” sparking immediate buzz about a potential sixth season relocating part – or much – of the action to the Greek islands. While creator Darren Star has voiced hope that Emily accepts the invitation, the idea of trading Paris for Mykonos or Santorini has raised eyebrows among observers, with concerns it could dilute the show’s core appeal and invite fresh criticism.
No official renewal has been announced for Season 6 as of late December 2025, though signals are positive. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos highlighted the series among 2026 returnees during an earlier earnings call, and Star told Deadline he hopes Emily “says yes to that invitation,” noting the characters reconnected meaningfully in Season 5. Lily Collins echoed enthusiasm for Greece in interviews, calling it an “epic location” potentially tied to Mindy Chen’s (Ashley Park) bachelorette plans in Mykonos.
Season 5 saw Emily split time between Paris and Rome, ultimately choosing the French capital over a permanent move to Italy with Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini). Her breakup stemmed from prioritizing her life in Paris, reinforcing the city’s central role. The finale’s Greek tease – Gabriel mailing a postcard while his yacht docks there – sets up romantic possibilities, but also risks straying too far from the formula that made the show a hit.
Critics and fans point out that Emily in Paris thrives on its Parisian escapism: chic streets, cafés, fashion weeks, and cultural clashes in the City of Light. Moving substantially to Greece could feel like another detour after the Rome experiment, which already prompted jokes about renaming the series Emily in Rome. French President Emmanuel Macron famously vowed to “fight hard” against the Italy shift, underscoring national pride in the show’s tourism boost for Paris.
Greece presents unique challenges. Islands like Santorini and Mykonos suffer from severe overtourism, with locals protesting cruise ship crowds, congested streets, and strained resources. Reports from outlets like CNN and Forbes highlight “paradise lost” scenarios, with narrow alleys packed wall-to-wall in peak season. Filming there could amplify stereotypes of Greece as party islands or mythic backdrops, similar to past critiques of the show’s French portrayals as clichéd.
The Rome arc in Season 5 drew mixed reactions – praised for fresh visuals and fashion but questioned for stretching the premise. Director Andrew Fleming told Us Weekly he wants to “go back to Paris” primarily if renewed, while open to other spots. Star has emphasized Paris remains the heart, previously shutting down permanent relocation fears.
Fan discourse online leans excited about new scenery but wary of overextension. Some argue Greece fits the escapist vibe with beaches and romance, potentially tying into Mindy’s engagement drama or Gabriel’s yacht job. Others fear repetitive love triangles in yet another locale, or that Emily’s Season 5 affirmation of Paris as home undermines a big move.
Workplace plots offer anchors back in Paris: Agence Grateau faces changes under new co-head Princess Jane (Minnie Driver), and Sylvie’s (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) financial woes linger. Mindy’s rattled proposal to Nico (Paul Forman), complicated by Alfie (Lucien Laviscount), could pull focus to group trips rather than full relocation.
Historically, the show has used brief getaways – Alps, Provence, Côte d’Azur – without abandoning Paris. A Greek interlude, perhaps for a few episodes, might balance novelty and roots. Star told TheWrap he’s open to organic expansions but hasn’t committed beyond hoping for Emily’s yes.
Viewership for Season 5 remains robust, topping charts post-release and sustaining the series’ status as reliable fluffy fare amid critiques of shallow plots. Renewal timelines suggest an announcement soon if metrics hold.
Whether Greece becomes a brief vacation or major setting, the debate underscores the show’s delicate balance: globe-trotting glamour versus its titular Parisian soul. For now, fans await Netflix’s word – and Emily’s response to that postcard.
All five seasons stream on Netflix.
