Netflix's Emily in Paris Season 4 (Part 2) Review

Let’s take a trip to Rome.

Part 2 of season 4 of Emily in Paris picks up with new romance troubles between Emily and Gabriel. Fed up with ruined romances, Emily decides to travel to Rome. She meets Marcello and a new work opportunity comes to light.

I can’t believe I am saying this, but I actually liked season 4 of Emily in Paris! Now that I look back at the series, Emily in Paris is about a young woman finding her roots to be the person she wants. This is the growth we’ve been looking for and Emily’s work life finally gets the limelight it deserves.

Despite occasional lapses of her selfish and immature behavior, Emily (Lily Collins) is making progress in her growth. I was not expecting Emily to stand up to Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) after abandoning her on the ski slopes. This is a defining moment of growth for Emily.

Lily Collins has played Emily for four seasons now. Overall, Collins has done a great job studying this character. Collins has one splendid emotional performance in one scene that made my heart break. Emily makes tough adult decisions that really emphasizes how far she has come. We are all Emily in some way.

Writers finally found a way to solve the triangle of romances between Emily, Gabriel, and Camille (Camille Razat). Gabriel still falls into poor writing with how he’s utilized and can’t make decisions. Camille deserves to go her own way, like Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) did.

As for the amazing Ashley Park (Mindy), I am floored by her natural singing talents. She doesn’t even have to try as Park has a born talent to sing. Mindy is also figuring out her singing journey, maneuvering different jobs, like performing in a strip show. It’s a funny storyline, but you wonder how writers come up with these ideas.

I don’t know if I ever complimented them, but Collins and Park have excellent chemistry. Emily and Mindy’s friendship is the healthiest relationship in the show. They are always there for each other to comfort and share a laugh when needed.

Finally, Emily’s work life gets the storyline it deserves. As I have said, the boss has an important role in any establishment. Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) has always seen something in Emily before audiences recognized it. That’s why she’s given Emily several chances, knowing that she will grow and be a leader.

Other than Paris, have you ever thought about traveling to Rome? This show is starting to make me jealous with all the adventures and delicious restaurants the characters eat at. While riding on a vespa, popular locations, like the Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, and Spanish Steps are all visited.

Another detail of Emily’s growth is shown in her outfits. Emily used to wear these exotic and putrid outfits that didn’t fit her style. She has started wearing more normal clothing. Costume Designer, Marylin Fitoussi put the best clothing materials together for the show and also made an effort to reinvent new costumes.

Up until now, I thought Emily in Paris was a waste because every episode and season was a rehash and the characters barely learned anything from their actions. Like the characters, the series was taking its time to grow. Nobody ever knows where life is going.

I knew there was a reason why I kept watching Emily in Paris. The show has its cringe moments, but the story has kept me interested. Now that the series has a new location setting, I wonder what season 5 has in store. Give it a chance and watch Emily in Paris on Netflix.