The Wrong Paris (2025) – Review of Netflix’s Romantic Comedy Twist

"Sometimes, the wrong destination leads you to the right person."

Netflix brings us a new romantic comedy with a playful twist: The Wrong Paris (2025), directed by Janeen Damian. Starring Miranda Cosgrove and Pierson Fodé, the film takes the charm of dating reality TV, mixes it with small-town humor, and tops it off with a heartwarming love story set in the other Paris—Paris, Texas.

Released on September 12, 2025, the film has quickly found an audience looking for lighthearted escapism. But does this rom-com have the right spark, or does it get lost in translation? Let’s dive in.

💕 Plot – From the Wrong Paris to the Right Love

The story follows Dawn (Miranda Cosgrove), a 25-year-old aspiring artist desperate to raise money for her dream art school in Paris, France. Convinced by her sister Emily, Dawn joins The Honeypot, a hit reality TV dating show—only to discover the season isn’t set in Paris, France, but Paris, Texas.

At first, Dawn wants out, but contractual fine print and financial desperation keep her locked in. Her plan? Get eliminated quickly. But fate has other plans when she realizes the show’s bachelor, Trey McAllen III (Pierson Fodé), is the same cowboy she flirted with before joining.

What begins as a reluctant reality TV farce transforms into a slow-burn romance, complete with reality show rivalries, horse-chasing mishaps, heartfelt family moments, and a grand gesture finale where Dawn chooses both love and ambition on her own terms.

🌟 Performances – Chemistry at the Core

• Miranda Cosgrove shines in her most mature leading role yet, balancing Dawn’s witty sarcasm with heartfelt sincerity. Her comic timing is sharp, and she carries the emotional weight of Dawn’s struggle between art, family, and unexpected love.

• Pierson Fodé is effortlessly charming as Trey, the down-to-earth cowboy bachelor. His mix of reality show charisma and genuine warmth makes the romance believable.

• Madison Pettis turns up the drama as influencer Lexi, Dawn’s rival, delivering sass and spice to every scene.

• Frances Fisher as Birdie, Dawn’s grandmother, adds soul to the film, grounding it in family bonds.

• Yvonne Orji plays Rachel, the reality show producer who sees star potential in Dawn, providing both comic relief and narrative drive.

🎥 Review – A Feel-Good Rom-Com with a Reality TV Spin

The Wrong Paris succeeds in doing what a rom-com should: make you laugh, swoon, and root for the leads. Janeen Damian’s direction keeps the story breezy and fun, while Nicole Henrich’s script cleverly satirizes the absurdity of dating shows without losing the emotional core.

The Texas setting adds charm, contrasting ranch life with Dawn’s artistic dreams. The film leans on familiar tropes—mistaken settings, romantic misunderstandings, dramatic revelations—but plays them with warmth and sincerity.

Highlights include the axe-throwing date, the wild horse chase, and the final gown-clad reunion, all blending rom-com fantasy with reality show spectacle. The film isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s endlessly watchable—a cozy weekend pick for Netflix audiences.

📅 Release Date: September 12, 2025

🎬 Director: Janeen Damian

⭐ Cast: Miranda Cosgrove, Pierson Fodé, Madison Pettis, Frances Fisher, Yvonne Orji

⏱️ Runtime: 107 minutes

📺 Streaming on: Netflix

⚖️ Final Verdict

The Wrong Paris (2025) is a delightful mix of reality TV parody and heartfelt romance. Carried by Miranda Cosgrove’s charismatic lead performance and her sweet chemistry with Pierson Fodé, it offers a feel-good story about finding love where you least expect it.

It may not reinvent the rom-com, but with its humor, heart, and Texas-sized charm, it’s definitely the right Paris for rom-com fans.

"She thought she signed up for Paris, France. Instead, she found Paris, Texas… and love she never saw coming."

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