Emily in Paris Season 5 Unveils Venice Escape — And a Major Cast Shake-Up
Jaden Patel here, and if you’ve ever wondered what happens when a French marketing dreamer gets dumped, promoted, and then shipped off to Venice like a confused tourist with a spreadsheet, well, buckle up. The latest season of Emily in Paris isn’t just a vacation—it’s a full-blown emotional rollercoaster disguised as a travel brochure.
Lily Collins’ Emily Cooper is officially trading Parisian cafés for Venetian canals, stepping into the spotlight with a new city, a new job (head of Agence Grateau Rome, no less), and a new love interest—Marcello, played by Eugenio Franceschini. In the first official look released on August 20, Emily is seen gliding through gondola-laced waterways in what can only be described as a fashion emergency dressed in gold-embroidered silk. Yes, she’s still wearing heels in a boat. That’s not a mistake. That’s branding.
Her romance with Marcello appears to be thriving—horseback riding under golden sunsets, strolling hand-in-hand along cobblestone alleys, and generally making everyone else feel like they’re in a poorly written rom-com. But let’s be real: in this universe, “for now” is code for “until someone else shows up with better hair.” Still, it’s nice to see Emily finally trying something that doesn’t end in a breakup at a museum.
Of course, her BFF Mindy (Ashley Park) hasn’t missed a beat. She’s back, loud, proud, and ready to drop another showstopping performance—likely involving glitter, a mic, and possibly a dance number in a piazza. Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu), Luc (Bruno Gouery), and Julien (Samuel Arnold) are also returning, offering the kind of workplace drama that only French office politics can deliver. Think passive-aggressive emails, hidden agendas, and one very awkward lunch where no one says “I’m fine.”
And yes, Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) is back too. Because nothing says “emotional stability” like reuniting with your ex after three seasons of silence. Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) is also back, though his romantic future seems to hinge on whether Antoine (William Abadie) has a new business proposal. Spoiler: he probably does. It’s always about the business.
But the biggest twist? Camille Razat’s exit. After four seasons of being the woman who made Gabriel question his life choices, Razat stepped away in April, announcing via Instagram that she’d “made the decision to step away from Emily in Paris.” No dramatic breakdowns, no cryptic tweets—just a graceful bow and a promise that “the door remains open.” Netflix confirmed she’ll still be part of the world, which means we’re all just waiting for a cameo during a rainy Parisian night, whispering, “You were never really gone.”
The season promises “professional and romantic challenges,” a “work idea that backfires,” and “heartbreak and career setbacks.” Translation: Emily will get everything she wants, then lose it all because of a misunderstanding over a PowerPoint slide. But don’t worry—she’ll emerge “with deeper connections, renewed clarity, and a readiness to embrace new possibilities.” Which sounds suspiciously like “she’ll fall in love again, but this time with someone who doesn’t speak English.”
All 10 episodes drop on December 18. So grab your espresso, pack your luggage, and prepare for another round of emotionally charged decisions, questionable wardrobe choices, and the kind of drama that makes you wonder why you even watch TV.
Well, there you have it. Humanity at its finest.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online
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