Emily Cooper’s Rome exploration in the Netflix dramedy Emily in Paris has ended on a cliffhanger, making a sixth season seem more likely than not. The streaming platform has yet to officially announce a new season.
The fifth season of the series shifted the show’s action from Paris to Rome, premiering on December 18th with a 10-episode run. It ended with Gabriel sending Emily a postcard inviting her to Greece, a finale that left the door open for both more episodes and more romance between the two characters. Learn more below.
Praise for Season 5
It seems like both Netflix and its viewers favor Emily in Paris, and would enjoy another season. Netflix chief Ted Sarandos praised the series at the season 5 premiere, telling the audience that his wife is “one of Emily’s biggest fans.”
This positive connection to the series could bode well for renewal prospects. Showrunner Darren Star has also publicly expressed hope that Emily’s story continues into another season.
Plot Lines to Explore
Narrative threads set up in season 5 and left deliberately unresolved give a future season of Emily in Paris plenty to work with. The season 5 finale ended Emily’s brief romance with Marcello, and she returned to Agence Grateau single.
Then she receives Gabriel’s Greek invitation and a clear push towards future romance. All of these pieces stacked together surely point to season 6 being centered around love and all its intricacies.
Secondary arcs and threads also remain undone for future seasons. Mindy’s engagement to Nico sits uneasily beside lingering chemistry with Alfie, setting up a potential love triangle to add more drama.
Plus, Agence Grateau’s near-bankruptcy and the arrival of Princess Jane as co-head are sure to stir up workplace tensions.
Renewal Timeline
Practical considerations make a 2026 renewal and rapid turnaround a possibility, but not a guarantee. For instance, season 5 was announced just a month after season 4‘s release in 2024, and that suggests that Netflix can put out another season rather quickly.
However, recent comments from executives may suggest a later timeline, with season 6 landing at the end of 2026 or possibly an early 2027 premiere. It will all depend on scheduling and actor availability.
If the show continues, most of the principal cast would be expected to return. This would include series regulars like Lily Collins as Emily, Ashley Park, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, Lucien Laviscount, and Paul Forman. Minnie Driver is expected to reprise her role as Princess Jane due to her increased prominence at the agency.
The only uncertainty is Eugenio Franceschini’s Marcello, whose future beyond season 5 is less clear.
Final Thoughts
Emily in Paris has proved itself as a European-set ensemble rather than a single-city event. It helps give the writers leeway to follow character arcs wherever the plot requires.
Promotion and publicity surrounding the show reveal its continued cultural and commercial impact, a factor that will weigh into Netflix‘s renewal decision.
Whether the streaming platform decides to create a formal “final” season or another chapter in Emily’s life, the plot is there to create a fun and exciting sixth season.