Netflix Debuts Emily in Paris Season 5 Teaser as Emily Heads from Paris to Rome

Netflix has released the official teaser and new photos for Emily in Paris Season 5, giving fans their first extended look at the show’s next chapter.

All episodes of the Emily in Paris Season 5 Netflix series will premiere December 18, 2025, continuing the series’ tradition of arriving just before the holidays.

The new footage confirms what early production updates hinted: Emily’s latest professional challenge takes her from Paris to Italy, as she takes charge of Agence Grateau’s Rome office.

The teaser carries the tagline “Hearts will Rome farther than ever before, a fitting promise for a season that blends ambition, heartbreak, and reinvention.

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Emily’s Next Chapter: Between Paris and Rome

Season 5 picks up with Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) at the helm of Agence Grateau Rome. Professionally, she’s thriving; personally, things are far more complicated. A bold new idea at work unexpectedly backfires, setting off a chain of professional and emotional consequences.

According to Netflix’s synopsis, Emily seeks stability by reconnecting with her Parisian life, but just as things settle, a major secret threatens one of her closest relationships. Through honesty and vulnerability, she begins to rebuild, finding clarity and new purpose along the way.

The Emily in Paris Season 5 storyline promises a more introspective tone, exploring what happens when ambition collides with reality and how love and friendship evolve through change.

A Tale of Two Cities: From Venice to Rome

Earlier this year, Netflix shared production stills revealing that Emily would also spend time in Venice, signaling a broader Italian backdrop for the season. Creator Darren Star described the upcoming episodes as “A Tale of Two Cities. Rome and Paris. Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next level.”

The new images showcase the show’s evolving visual palette, blending Parisian sophistication with Italian flair to strike a balance between the timeless elegance of both cities. From canal-side scenes in Venice to sun-drenched piazzas in Rome, the fifth season expands the series’ cosmopolitan identity while staying rooted in its signature mix of humor, romance, and self-discovery.

Returning and New Cast

The ensemble cast returns alongside fresh faces to complicate Emily’s journey.

Main 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

Supporting Cast & New Characters:

• Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello
• Thalia Besson as Genevieve
• Paul Forman as Nico
• Arnaud Binard as Laurent G
• Minnie Driver as Princess Jane
• Bryan Greenberg as Jake
• Michèle Laroque as Yvette

The mix of Parisian and Italian characters ensures that Emily’s personal and professional life will remain as unpredictable as ever.

Camille Razat, who played Camille, previously confirmed she would not return for Season 5, marking a permanent exit from the series.

Behind the Scenes: Darren Star’s Vision Continues

Created by Darren Star (Sex and the City, Younger), the series continues under his leadership alongside executive producers Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, Andrew Fleming, Stephen Brown, Alison Brown, Robin Schiff, Grant Sloss, and Joe Murphy.

Emily in Paris is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Darren Star Productions, and Jax Media, the same creative partnership that has guided the series since its debut.

This consistency in production has allowed the show to evolve without losing its playful tone or visual appeal. Even as the settings change, the essence of Emily in Paris, a blend of escapism, emotional complexity, remains intact.

Why Emily in Paris Still Works

Since its premiere in 2020, Emily in Paris has remained one of Netflix’s most recognizable series, balancing glossy European escapism with workplace drama and romantic uncertainty.

The Emily in Paris Season 5 Netflix teaser hints at a more mature tone while preserving the whimsy that defines the show. The move to Italy, combined with its returning ensemble and new creative stakes, ensures that the fifth season feels both familiar and refreshed.

Key Details

• Title: Emily in Paris Season 5
• Release Date: December 18, 2025
• Episodes: 10
• Creator / Executive Producer / Writer: Darren Star
• Executive Producers: Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, Andrew Fleming, Stephen Brown, Alison Brown, Robin Schiff, Grant Sloss, Joe Murphy
• Cast: Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, William Abadie, Lucien Laviscount, Eugenio Franceschini, Minnie Driver, Bryan Greenberg
• Production Companies: MTV Entertainment Studios, Darren Star Productions, Jax Media