"Emily in Paris" is a story of a young ambitious American girl in her 20s, who relocates to the most romantic city in the world - Paris - for her job, and strives for success in the workplace while seeking love and experiencing a cultural conflict with her traditional Midwest of the United States upbringing.
Emily in Paris is a charming showcase of the experience of work and life overseas. It also enables us to analyze what is going on with cultural barriers and language used when we arrive for the first time in a country whose culture is very different from ours. The show was first aired on October 2, 2020, and received positive feedback in the USA but has been criticized in France. "Emily in Paris" began filming in August 2019 at Île-de-France, mainly in Paris and its suburbs.
How do French Critics respond to "Emily in Paris"?
As far as French critics are concerned, the spectacle does not represent the real Parisian lifestyle. For Parisians, "Emily in Paris" is filled with clichés about their city as an epicenter of romanticism. A few details that are tiny yet very important for the story world have been questioned by French critics such as; Do the people of France smoke and drink so much? Is every Frenchman attractive and a great lover? Why does everyone speak English, if she alone does not speak French? That's a shock to every audience, and at last, there's no way anyone in her position would have so many outfits as Emily has.
According to many French critics, a more realistic portrayal of Paris culture might have been more respectful. But if you want to escape reality and enjoy yourself with beautiful frames, lovely characters, and beautiful wardrobes, this series is for you.
Where is Emily from?
Emily grew up in a small suburban town where her mother taught mathematics and her father raised dogs. She is a college graduate with a double Masters in Communications and Marketing. After completing her degree, she was quickly hired at the Gilbert Group where she worked under Madeline Wheeler as a marketing representative. Her cases were mostly pharmaceutical and geriatric, although she excelled wonderfully in every one of her professional efforts. In Emily's personal life, she started a meaningful relationship with Chicago-born Doug. As of 2022 (season 3), Emily is 29 years old right now.
Is Emily in Paris binge-worthy?
The storyline is centered around an intermediate-level pharmaceutical marketing executive from Chicago, who is sent to Paris to become the creative manager for different luxury brands, simply because she knows how TikTok works. This is not realistic but it is silly, fun, fantasy, and a dose of escapism from reality.
There are a few things that are noteworthy about the series. Not every lead character has to be likable. In such a case, whether you like Emily or not, she's obviously annoying and at worst, evil. The great love dilemma in Emily's life. The less nuanced observations of a French man in Breton stripes, cycling with a baguette under his arm, smoking people and dogs everywhere, altogether gives a vision of Paris, but that's not real, say French critics. Emily in Paris season 3 is now streaming on Netflix.
FAQs
A. Emily in Paris has four seasons in total with 40 episodes.
A. Darren Star, the creator of the show, chose Emily's name to pay tribute to the French movie Amelie.
A. The third season of Emily in Paris was filmed in Paris, the Loire Valley, and Provence during the summer of 2022.
