Emily in Paris Season 5(2025): From Paris to Rome, Love Takes Flight | Recap + What’s Next

Pack your bags — Emily Cooper is heading to Italy! Emily in Paris returns for Season 5 on December 18, only on Netflix, with Emily swapping Parisian rooftops for Roman ruins and Venetian canals. As fans get ready for a new chapter of love, fashion, and French flair, here’s your ultimate recap of Season 4 — and what awaits our favorite expat in her new la dolce vita adventure.

💄 Recap: The Parisian Dream Meets Italian Reality

When we last saw Emily (played by Lily Collins), life in the City of Lights had never been messier — or more romantic. Season 4 ended with Emily leaving Paris for a new challenge: opening a Rome office for Agence Grateau.

Her professional success came hand-in-hand with romantic chaos:💔 Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), the ever-charming chef and Emily’s long-time “will they, won’t they” love interest, finally realized he wanted to be with her — but a little too late.💞 Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini), the handsome Italian fashion scion, had already captured Emily’s heart and whisked her away to Rome.

Meanwhile, Mindy (Ashley Park) chased her music dreams, Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) juggled her marriage and her empire, and Julien (Samuel Arnold) and Luc (Bruno Gouery) brought comic relief to every chaotic marketing pitch.

Paris may have been the backdrop, but love, ambition, and heartbreak stole the spotlight.

🏛️ What’s New: “Hearts Will Rome Farther Than Ever Before”

Creator Darren Star teases that Season 5 will be “a tale of two cities: Rome and Paris.” Emily’s life now straddles both worlds — the eternal beauty of Rome and the irresistible charm of Paris.

In the brand-new teaser, Emily trades croissants for cappuccinos, Vespa rides replace Metro commutes, and fashion takes on an Italian twist. Expect divine Roman sunsets, chaotic piazzas, and a few fashion emergencies in stile italiano.

As Star puts it, “Emily takes love and life to the next level.”

💘 Love in Translation: Gabriel vs. Marcello

Ah, the question everyone’s asking: Is Emily done with Gabriel for good?

Season 5 dives deep into the emotional tug-of-war between Emily’s past in Paris and her present in Rome.

• Marcello, her Italian beau, represents new beginnings — a grounded, joyful relationship where Emily finally feels balanced.

• Gabriel, on the other hand, is ready to fight for her after realizing too late that she’s “the one.”

Lily Collins teased, “Marcello is a whole other adventure… we want to see Emily smile without condition.”But with Gabriel back in the picture, can she really move on? Or will Rome’s romantic glow fade once the Eiffel Tower calls her home?

🎭 Meet the Cast: Familiar Faces & New Flames

Returning Cast:

• Lily Collins as Emily Cooper

• Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie Grateau

• Ashley Park as Mindy Chen

• Lucas Bravo as Gabriel

• Samuel Arnold as Julien

• Bruno Gouery as Luc

• William Abadie as Antoine Lambert

• Lucien Laviscount as Alfie

• Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello

• Thalia Besson as Genevieve

• Paul Forman as Nico

• Arnaud Binard as Laurent G.

New Additions:

• Bryan Greenberg (Suits: LA, How to Make It in America) as Jake — an American in Paris who might shake things up.

• Michèle Laroque as Yvette — an old friend of Sylvie’s.

• Minnie Driver as Princess Jane — a royal friend with her own stylish secrets.

With a cast this glamorous, Season 5 promises jet-setting drama that’s equal parts romance and runway.

✈️ The Italian Adventure Begins

Emily’s new assignment takes her deep into Rome’s fashion scene, Venetian escapades, and unexpected career crossroads. Between the chaos of marketing campaigns and emotional detours, she’ll have to decide what — and who — truly matters.

The creators hint at more travel, bolder outfits, and bigger emotional stakes than ever before. From gelato-colored suits to rooftop aperitivos, Emily in Paris: Season 5 captures the intoxicating mix of chaos and charm that fans can’t get enough of.

As Emily quips in one of her new Roman escapades:“When in Rome… flirt like a Parisian.”

🎬 Behind the Series

• Created by: Darren Star

• Starring: Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

• Genre: Romantic Comedy, Drama

• Produced by: MTV Entertainment Studios

• Season 5 Release Date: December 18, 2025

• Streaming on: Netflix

❓FAQs

Q1: When does Emily in Paris Season 5 release?

A: Emily in Paris Season 5 premieres on December 18, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.

Q2: Where is Season 5 set?

A: The new season takes Emily from Paris to Rome and Venice, making it a “tale of two cities.”

Q3: Who are the new characters this season?

A: New faces include Bryan Greenberg as Jake, Michèle Laroque as Yvette, and Minnie Driver as Princess Jane.

Q4: What will happen in Season 5?

A: Emily balances her new life in Rome, her romance with Marcello, and lingering feelings for Gabriel — all while expanding Agence Grateau’s Italian office.

Q5: Where can I watch Emily in Paris?

A: All seasons of Emily in Paris are streaming now on Netflix.

❤️ From Paris with Love (and a Little Chaos)

Four seasons in, Emily in Paris continues to redefine escapist TV — where romance, career drama, and couture collide in postcard-perfect chaos. With Season 5 expanding the story beyond France, Emily’s evolution feels more global — and more personal — than ever.

Will she choose love or independence? Paris or Rome? Gabriel or Marcello?Only one thing’s certain: wherever Emily goes, style — and scandal — will follow.