Emily in Paris season 5: release date, cast, plot, first look pictures and everything we know

Following the sensational success of Emily in Paris season 4, we now have the exciting news that the wait for Emily in Paris season 5 is almost over, as a release date has finally been announced.

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!” creator Darren Star told Tudum. "This season is a Tale of Two Cities. Rome and Paris. Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next level.”  

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

Emily in Paris season 5 release date 

All 10 episodes of Emily in Paris season 5 will premiere on Thursday, December 18 on Netflix.

Emily in Paris season 5 plot 

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.”

The official synopsis for the new series reads: "Now the head of Agence Grateau Rome, Emily faces professional and romantic challenges as she adapts to life in a new city. But just as everything falls into place, a work idea backfires, and the fallout cascades into heartbreak and career setbacks. Seeking stability, Emily leans into her French lifestyle, until a big secret threatens one of her closest relationships. Tackling conflict with honesty, Emily emerges with deeper connections, renewed clarity, and a readiness to embrace new possibilities."

Emily in Paris season 5 cast

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

Also returning are Ashley Park 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.

William Abadie (Antoine Lambert), Thalia Besson (Genevieve), Paul Forman (Nico), Arnaud Binard (Laurent G), Minnie Driver (Princess Jane), Bryan Greenberg (Jake), and  Michèle Laroque (Yvette) are also making up the cast.

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?

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?

Behind the scenes and more on Emily in Paris season 5

Darren Star returns to the show as Creator, Executive Producer and Writer, while additional Executive producers are Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, Andrew Fleming, Stephen Brown, Alison Brown, Robin Schiff, Grant Sloss and Joe Murphy.

The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Darren Star Productions, and Jax Media.

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