The wait is over for fans of fashion, romance, and questionable life choices. Netflix finally dropped the Emily in Paris season 5 trailer. And while it clocks in at just over a minute, the sneak peek is stuffed with enough clues to spark debates from Montmartre to Milan.
The trailer hints at a story that takes Emily out of her Parisian comfort zone and into Italy, shaking up her love life, friendships, and career. So, here are five things worth paying attention to.
1. A Roman Holiday, Emily Style
Despite the title, Emily in Paris season 5 may need a footnote: “and Rome.” The trailer makes it clear that Emily and her firm are expanding operations south of the French border. We see Italian backdrops like Rome’s cobblestone streets and the canals of Venice, suggesting that this season will take a scenic detour.
This isn’t the first time the show has flirted with Italy, but season 5 leans all the way in. Creator Darren Star seems to be using the change of scenery to keep things fresh. After four seasons of Eiffel Tower selfies, Emily’s Instagram grid is about to get a lot more Roman arches and gondolas (with a handsome new beau).
2. Romance Gets a New Leading Man for Emily in Paris Season 5
It wouldn’t be Emily in Paris season 5 without romantic turbulence. The trailer makes it clear that Marcello, the gorgeous Italian introduced in season four, is setting into the spotlight. Their chemistry is undeniable, and the trailer practically sells him as Emily’s next big entanglement.
That doesn’t mean old flames are gone. Gabriel and Camile still hover around the edges, keeping the love triangle energy alive. But the trailer’s framing suggests Marcello is now more than a European fling. If the past four seasons have taught us anything, it’s that Emily’s love life is always a moving target, and this time her heart might be crossing borders.
3. Career Risks at the Forefront
Emily’s professional world has always been as chaotic as her personal life, and the Emily in Paris season 5 trailer proves that’s not changing. A new Roman office comes with new pressures, and the logline hints that one of her “big ideas” backfires spectacularly. The fallout could put both her career and relationships on shaky ground.
This expansion is more than glitzy backdrops. It tests whether Emily can handle the weight of her own ambition. The question now isn’t whether she’ll make mistakes (because we know she will), but whether she can bounce back in a new cultural setting where her French colleagues aren’t there to cushion the blow.
4. A Cast Shake-Up with European Flair
Season 5 will see the return of fan favorites like Lily Collins, Ashley Park, and Lucas Bravo, but the trailer also hints at fresh faces. The addition of new Italian characters means Emily’s circle is widening, which could complicate her work and personal life.
This shift mirrors the show’s expanding geography. As the story moves into Italy, new relationships, rivalries, and opportunities are bound to surface. After all, Emily can’t move to a new city without stumbling into something new and dramatic.
5. The Beginning of the End
Perhaps the biggest reveal tied to Emily in Paris season 5 is that it will be the show’s last. Netflix has confirmed the upcoming season will wrap up Emily’s story with a two-part finale, release in January and March of 2026. For a series thriving on cliffhangers and social-media-fueled debates, the final season has the tough task of delivering closure.
Ending the show with a European expansion feels fitting. Emily has spent four seasons trying to prove herself in Paris, and now her last chapter will test whether she can succeed on an even grander scale.