Emily in Paris season 5: cast, plot and everything we know

Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello, Lily Collins as Emily in episode 409 of Emily in Paris.
Emily with her Italian flame, Marcello. (Image credit: Giulia Parmigiani/Netflix)

Following the sensational success of Emily in Paris season 4, we now have the exciting news that Emily in Paris season 5 is on the way. 

According to Netflix, Emily in Paris Season 4 ranked number 1 on the Netflix Global Top 10 when it premiered in August. In addition to that, it had 19.9M views in its first four days, reaching the Top 10 in 93 countries - so it's welcome news to everyone that we will get to see what happens next with Emily and her new beau Marcello. 

“We’re thrilled with the incredible response to Emily in Paris and excited to return for a fifth season to continue Emily’s adventures in Rome and Paris!” creator Darren Star told Tudum

So, as we get ready to follow Emily on more European adventures, here's everything we know about Emily in Paris season 5...

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie Grateau and Lily Collins as Emily Cooper in Emily in Paris season 4 episode 10

Last time we saw Emily she was living in Rome.  (Image credit: Netflix)

Emily in Paris season 5 release date 

While it will be a bit of a wait before we see Emily back on our screens, it is thought that the show could return to Netflix in 2026. 

As season 3 arrived in December 2022 and season 4 aired in August and then September 2024, it is unlikely we will see season 5 arrive within the year. 

As soon as more information is released we will add it to this guide. 

Emily in Paris season 5 plot 

Lily Collins as Emily, Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello in episode 408 of Emily in Paris

Is Emily going to make a go of things with Marcello in season 5?  (Image credit: Netflix)

Season 4 saw Emily's love life hit a major setback when she ended things with Gabriel. But after her former flame Alfie appeared to have moved on, Emily was soon swept off her feet by a new love interest. 

We saw her spark up a romance with handsome Italian fashion heir, Marcello, and then move into an Italian apartment to open a Rome office for Agence Grateau. But, don't worry, that doesn’t mean the name of the show is changing. “Emily’s going to have a presence in Rome,” says creator Darren Star. “It doesn’t mean she’s not going to be in Paris, but she’s going to have a presence in Rome.”

So while we don't have many plot details yet, we do know we will be returning to Italy and France in the next installment. But, what will happen now that Gabriel, who has finally got his Michelin Star, has decided not to let Emily go and is heading to Rome to win her back? Will he succeed? Or has she moved on with Marcello? We sense a whole new romance drama coming on! 

Emily in Paris season 5 cast

Emily in Paris L to R Philippine LeroyBeaulieu as Sylvie Grateau Samuel Arnold as Julien Bruno Gouery as Luc in episode 305 of Emily in Paris Cr Stphanie BranchuNetflix 2022

It is thought that Philippine Leroy Beaulieu will return as Sylvie Grateau as well as Samuel Arnold as Julien and Bruno Gouery as Luc. (Image credit: Netflix)

Of course, Emily in Paris wouldn't be complete without, well, Emily, so it is a given that Lily Collins will return. It is also likely that Eugenio Franceschini will be back as Emily’s new Italian beau. Marcello.

While nothing has been confirmed by Netflix yet, Ashley Park will likely be back as Emily's BFF Mindy, Lucas Bravo as her love interest Gabriel, Lucien Laviscount as her former flame, Alfie, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as her glamorous boss, Sylvie, along with Samuel Arnold and Bruno Gouery as her co-workers Julien and Luc.

Camille Razat could also return as Camille - potentially with a baby after she announced at the end of season 4 that she was going to adopt - William Abadie as Antoine, Paul Forman as Nicolas, Arnaud Binard as Laurent, Kevin Dias and Jin Xuan Mao as Mindy's bandmates Benoît and Étienne and Thalia Besson as Genevieve.

Is there a trailer for Emily in Paris season 5?

No, sadly it is too early for a trailer, but as soon as one is released we will add it to this guide. 

In the meantime, we have got the announcement video for season 5. It's very short, but brilliant nonetheless...

What happened at the end of Emily in Paris season 4?

Lily Collins as Emily in Emily in Paris season 4 episode 10

Emily has found herself a new love interest, but is it set to last?  (Image credit: Netflix)

Season 4 was jam-packed. From Alfie moving on with a new girlfriend and Camille announcing she is adopting a baby, to Mindy missing out on Eurovision only to land herself a place on the judging panel for Chinese Popstar, season 4 had it all. 

But when it came to Emily's love life, things were far from plain sailing as usual... after breaking up with Gabriel because of the huge baby/Camille drama, Emily set her sights on single life for a while. However, it wasn't long before she was swept off her feet by Italian fashion heir, Marcello and in a happy twist of fate, this new romance led to new beginnings in her career too when Sylvie announced that she was setting up a new Agence Grateau office in Roma and she wanted Emily to run it. 

Before she could worry about her life back in Paris, Emily fell in love with her Italian apartment, and was equally enamored with her first guest: Marcello, who was ready with his Vespa to take her around her new home. But, while this fresh start seemed exactly what Emily needed after leaving her messy love life behind in Paris... little did she know, that Gabriel had heard from Mindy about Emily's new European adventure and was heading to Rome to declare his undying love. Is he too late? 

Seasons 1-4 of Emily in Paris are available to stream worldwide on Netflix. 

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off

She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 

As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.