Emily in Paris

Emily in Paris (2020)★ 6.8/10

TV-MA · US · 30 min · October 2, 2020 · 6 seasons

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

Directed by: Andrew Fleming, Zoe R. Cassavetes, Jennifer Arnold, Katina Medina Mora, Peter Lauer

Written by: Sarah Choi, Darren Star, Deborah Copaken, Jen Regan, Raina Morris

A young American woman from the Midwest is hired by a marketing firm in Paris to provide them with an American perspective on things.

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LLeydi Laura Jiménez FrancoAugust 24, 2024
Positive Aspects:

Visually appealing: The series stands out for its visual aesthetics, with a careful selection of colors, costumes and locations that transport the viewer directly to Paris. The city of love is presented as another character, full of charm and romance.

Light entertainment: "Emily in Paris" is a series designed to entertain and escape. Its plots are simple and easy to follow, making it an ideal option to unwind after a busy day.

Presentation of French culture: Although sometimes stereotypical, the series offers a friendly and colorful view of French culture, its gastronomy, fashion and lifestyle. This can arouse the viewer's curiosity and encourage them to explore this country further.

Negative Aspects:

Lack of realism: The series has been criticized for its lack of realism in the representation of the world of marketing and life in Paris. The characters are often stereotyped and the situations are often exaggerated for comic purposes.

Clichés and superficiality: "Emily in Paris" falls into many romantic and cultural clichés, which can be tiring for some viewers. In addition, the series focuses more on the characters' appearance and lifestyle than on the development of their personalities.

Lack of depth: The characters are one-dimensional and lack complexity. The relationships between the characters develop quickly and superficially, making it difficult for the viewer to emotionally connect with them.
Bottom line:

"Emily in Paris" is an entertaining and visually appealing series, but it lacks depth and realism. It's perfect for unwinding and enjoying a light story, but don't expect a television masterpiece.
BBranden_KempMay 22, 2024
This show is quite enjoyable if you don't think about the plot too much. It's a light and entertaining series. The scenery of Paris is absolutely charming, and Emily's costumes and makeup are fashionable and diverse. The male lead is also quite handsome. However, some noticeable flaws, such as the stereotypical portrayal of certain places or people, can be frustrating. I don't think the writers aimed to deliver a profound message. It seems like they simply wanted to create a light and entertaining series, and in that regard, they succeeded.
AArielle_VaughnMay 22, 2024
This is a light-hearted and romantic drama. The outdoor scenes are beautifully shot, almost akin to a Paris travel advertisement. The social media strategies in the show are interesting, but they're not the main focus. The real focus is on the good-looking guys and beautiful girls! By the way, the female boss has impeccable fashion taste, and Emily's style is cute. However, her hairstyle seems a bit outdated.
JJuan_HammMay 22, 2024
The trailer got me more excited than the actual episodes. I was expecting this show to be a spiritual successor to "The Devil Wears Prada," but it was just a showcase of Emily's outfits! The workplace and romance plots in the show are cliché, and the only interesting aspect is how they portray the cultural differences between America and France. The storyline is mostly predictable, and the main character, Emily, doesn't really show much growth. Disappointing.
LLautaro LJanuary 12, 2022

Sh*t covered in gold

Emily in Paris can be classified as simple entertainment that has the precise elements to become an addictive show. What else could be asked of the show? Maybe nothing, and its empty script knows it.
RReview_NortonJanuary 5, 2022

Fashion show

The actors are amazing, the location they chose is fantastic but OMG, THE CLOTHES! Hats off to everyone in charge of costumes and wardrobe, they did an incredible job!
IIsamar 🔆🔆January 15, 2026
No es la gran cosa
FFabrizio RocaJanuary 7, 2026
Es malisima pero para quien le gusta ese tipo de historia pues ahí les va
EErith MaraguacareAugust 31, 2024
Chica intrepida
EestelarodriguezAugust 26, 2024
Gusto mas la primera temporada!
AAyanna_ZhangAugust 16, 2024
Esta serie es bastante disfrutable si no piensas mucho en la trama. Es una serie ligera y entretenida. Los paisajes de París son absolutamente encantadores y los atuendos y el maquillaje de Emily están a la moda y son diversos. El protagonista también es bastante atractivo. Sin embargo, algunos defectos notables, como la caracterización estereotipada de ciertos lugares o personas, pueden ser frustrantes. No creo que los escritores quisieran transmitir un personaje profundo. Parece que simplemente querían crear una serie ligera y entretenida y, en esto, tuvieron éxito.
CChristie_BurnettAugust 16, 2024
Este es un drama ligero y romántico. Las escenas en el exterior se grabaron de manera hermosa, casi similar a una publicidad de viaje de París. Las estrategias de las redes sociales en la serie son interesantes, pero no son lo principal. ¡El verdadero foco se encuentra en los hombres atractivos y las mujeres hermosas! Por cierto, la jefa tiene un gusto de moda impecable y el estilo de Emily es adorable. Sin embargo, sus peinados parecen un poco anticuados.

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