Emily in Paris season 5: everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show’s return (release date, trailer cast, plot)

Emily in Paris season 5 returns to one of the best streaming services on December 18 – and Agence Grateau is officially setting up home in Rome. The season 4 finale saw Paris-lover Emily make a huge move to the Italian capital to set up an entirely new office for Sylvie – and, conveniently, live closer to her new beau, Marcello.

But, as has been the case through the previous seasons, Emily's work and love life are endlessly complicated, so there's plenty more drama to delve into. And yes, that does mean we haven't seen the last of Gabriel or Alfie.

So, there's plenty to talk about when it comes to Emily in Paris season 5 and here's everything we know so far from release date, to confirmed cast, to plot synopsis and more.

Emily in Paris season 5 release date

Emily in Paris season 5 will be returning to Netflix on December 18, 2025. Even better news, all 10 episodes will be released at once, rather than being split into two parts like season 4.

Creator Darren Star told Tudum to mark the release date announcement: "This season is a tale of two cities: Rome and Paris. Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next level.”

Thankfully, it's not been too long between seasons thanks to it being officially renewed in September 2024, just days after season 4 part 2’s release. So, not long now!

Emily in Paris season 5 trailer

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The first official teaser for Emily in Paris season 5 dropped in October and it looks like the new episodes are playing with an 'Emily in Rome' rebrand with a new short haircut in tow.

In the one-minute clip, we see Emily embracing Rome and her new beau, Marcello, Mindy pursuing her music dreams, a first-look at new cast member Minnie Driver (more on this below), and the staff of Agence Grateau touching down in Italy. As Julien puts it: "If we are all here, who's in Paris?"

It's not a full trailer, but I'd predict as is the case with most Netflix shows, that it will drop a month before. So, any day now.

Emily in Paris season 5: confirmed and predicted cast

Potential spoilers follow for Emily in Paris season 5.

As confirmed by Tudum, the main cast of Emily in Paris is set to return for season 5:

• Lily Collins as Emily Cooper
• Lucas Bravo as Gabriel
• Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello
• Ashley Park as Mindy Chen
• Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie Grateau
• Samuel Arnold as Julien
• Bruno Gouery as Luc
• Lucien Laviscount as Alfie
• William Abadie as Antoine Lambert
• Thalia Besson as Genevieve
• Paul Forman as Nivo
• Arnaud Binard as Laurent G.
• Minnie Driver as Princess Jane
• Bryan Greenberg as Jake
• Michèle Laroque as Yvette

After season 5's renewal, rumors circulated in October 2024 that Bravo would not be returning for new episodes, stating to Indiewire: "The ‘sexy chef’ was very much part of me in season 1 and we grew apart season after season because of the choices he makes and because of the direction they make him take. I’ve never been so far away from him.”

Star later clarified that comments made in an interview were a "misunderstanding," telling Deadline, “I think the latter, just a misunderstanding. I think he was never intending not to come back.” And his arrival has since been confirmed by the season 5 first look images with Lucas Bravo very much present.

You'll notice one name missing from the usual cast list and that's Camille. Actress Camille Razat, who has starred in previous seasons, revealed on her official Instagram that she would be leaving the show: "After an incredible journey, I've made the decision to step away from Emily in Paris. It has been a truly wonderful experience, one filled with growth, creativity, and unforgettable moments."

But, there's also been some cast announcements with three new characters set to join for season 5. Firstly, Minnie Driver will play Princess Jane: "a friend of Sylvie's who married into a royal family." Then, there's Bryan Greenberg who will play Jake: "an American living in Paris." And finally, Michèle Laroque as Yvette: "an old friend of Emily's boss."

Emily in Paris season 5: story synopsis and rumors

Full spoilers follow for Emily in Paris seasons 1 to 4.

It wouldn’t be Emily in Paris without Paris and although season 4 saw the marketing exec/hopeless romantic move to Rome to launch the Agence Grateau office there (and to be with Marcello), we know that creator Darren Star has said the cast and crew have filmed in both locations for season 5.

Of course, the main story for Emily has always been about love, alongside being excellent at her job. And while we’ve seen her relationship with chef Gabriel flourish and wither throughout the course of Emily in Paris, it seemed pretty final in season 4 when Gabriel ended things. Never one to falter, Emily found a new love with Italian beau, Marcello, and moved to Rome to start a new life – with a little push from Sylvie.

Here's Netflix's official synopsis: "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."

But it’s not necessarily over with Gabriel, at least not for him, as he had a sudden realization in the season 4 finale that he’d made a huge mistake. Something Emily is yet to learn about. So, while Emily has been confused between lovers before, it looks like season 5 is set to put her new love Marcello against her old flame Gabriel. But that also doesn’t mean past loves won’t also return.

In conversation with Deadline, creator Darren Star said when asked whether Camille and Alfie are out of the picture: “Not necessarily. I mean, people come and go out of people’s lives in shows for a period of time, but it doesn’t mean that they’re off the table.”

Season 4 was also split into two parts for the first time in Emily in Paris history. Though there’s no talk of whether this will happen again, Star did say to Deadline that when it comes to episode length: “I feel like as the show series continues, there’s just more story to tell for more characters so the episodes are getting a little longer.”

There’s certainly more stories to tell, especially when it comes to Mindy and her missed Eurovision experience and growing singing career. There’s Genevieve and her endeavor to compete with Emily in both their personal and professional lives. And there’s Slyvie’s intentions to grow Agencie Grateau across two major European cities.

When it comes to love though, Star told Forbes: “I don’t think there’s much of a story once happily-ever-after happens. These are very passionate relationships and strong characters and what keeps me engaged is finding those obstacles that feel truly emotional.” So, Emily in Paris season 5 looks set to bring back the passion and love of previous seasons – this time across both Paris and Rome.

Will there be more seasons of Emily in Paris?

We’re not sure, but it seems unlikely. While season 3 and 4 were part of a two-season renewal, season 5 hasn’t been. And though not confirmed, during a Netflix Q3 Earnings interview, CEO Ted Sarandos mentioned Emily in Paris as part of the 2026 slate for the streamer. That's not quite an official renewal statement, but it's certainly curious.

And, when asked whether season 4 would be the final chapter, Star told Deadline: “I definitely think the show has a life beyond next season. It’s not necessarily conceived as a final chapter. I think like every other show, it’s a rich ensemble.

There’s no end in sight until everybody feels like it’s time to end. And I don’t think this show is limited by a number of seasons, I think it’s limited by everybody’s enthusiasm and excitement about doing it…” All great news for more of Emily in Paris... and Rome.

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