Netflix's Emily in Paris (Season 4 Part 1) Review

It’s a beautiful day in Paris, let’s see what my romance horoscope is.

Netflix released the first part of its fourth season of Emily in Paris. As Emily toils through the endless pitfalls of romances between Gabriel and Alfie, an upcoming work project has the whole team stir-crazy to meet business needs.

I am still trying to figure out how Emily in Paris is still getting picked up for more seasons while more binge-inducing shows have been canceled after one season. The same conga line of relationship drama and work mish-mash transpires, leading to characters making dumb decisions that only worsen things.

Emily (Lily Collins) is so self-absorbed, helpless, and romantically desperate that it’s a surprise she hasn’t been chased out of Paris yet. She gets on everyone’s nerves and is oblivious to others' feelings. I have a stray of hope that Emily will grow in part 2. She has transpired some growth for her actions.

Good for Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) for making the right decision to leave Emily. This pairing was so random. I never understood what Emily and Alfie saw in each other.

Poor Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) is locked in the usual triangle romance between Emily and Camille (Camille Razat). His situation takes a big awkward detour. Things have (finally) settled for Emily and Gabriel, but it's not going to last long knowing Emily’s wayward decision-making.

I feel sorry for Camille. All she wants is love, respect, and to be understood. Ever since Camille met Emily, she has ruined all of her opportunities. Camille has given Emily one too many chances. She loses everything at the end of part 1 and is miserable.

The only character who has endured positive prospects is Mindy, played by the beloved and talented Ashley Park. If only the series revolved around her. Mindy has done everything right, made proper connections, and followed her rightful path.

Emily’s work life is hardly a storyline anymore seeing how her love life is one whirlwind of a disaster. It’s bonkers what ideas the writers come up with! Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) once stood as a high-demand boss until being reduced to a passive woman, letting Emily destroy her business with terrible ideas.

Since every character has to have a subplot in the show, Emily’s work partners Julian and Luc (Samuel Arnold and Bruno Gouery) are involved in their work scenarios. Luc gets caught up in a complicated romance while Julian experiences different career routes.

Julian’s storyline is my favorite and deserves more recognition. Not because it’s the only subplot that ignores a love theme, but due to its strong message about exploring your career. That’s what the plot of Emily in Paris originally derived around.

I think the only reason I watch this series is for the glorious sights of Paris. The Claude Monet Garden is a location spot out of several notable features.

The costumes are outrageous in Emily in Paris. Emily continues to wear erratic styles that I’m not sure how to describe. However, I liked the blue suit she wore in one episode. It counterbalances my argument that Emily is starting to show some growth in her actions by wearing a more formal outfit.

My eyes puked at the sight of a repulsive costume show that did not need to be in this show! The costume is so repugnant. I am ready to give up on the show after the characters inadvertently sell customers a sexual lubricant as face cream!

This series should have ended a long time ago. I hope things are wrapped up by the end of season 4.