Emily in Paris

2022 - 12 - 21

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Emily in Paris Season-Premiere Recap: Cutting It Close (Vulture)

Emily gives herself bangs in the season three premiere of Netflix's 'Emily in Paris.' Can she throw a party for Alfie at the same time she's meeting with ...

Over at the Eiffel Tower, Emily is using the passive voice to absolve herself of all responsibility for the mess she’s made of her own life (“It all just got so complicated”). But okay!) This is all potentially quite juicy stuff for the start of the season, but given this show’s track record for letting Emily actually live with the consequences of her actions, I am not sure how hopeful to be. We aren’t with her and her bandmates enough to be all that invested in what happens to them, and nothing she’s doing has any effect on Emily or the core goings-on of the show. (Fortunately the one couple I do believe in and care for deeply — Sylvie and the sexy, young photographer — are still together, and still have the correct priorities: no work talk when it’s time to make out). Again it is hard to believe that these two people are an item given that Emily is such a bad girlfriend (never pays attention to him; is obviously hung up on someone else) but the show needs us to believe that Emily is being torn asunder in both her professional and personal lives, so here we are. Emily goes to her other job (how she explains being MIA for half the day with both her bosses is left unclear). (How exactly does it benefit Madeline for Emily to have no idea who the meetings are with and what she needs to prep for … It is best to think of the entire exercise of Emily in Paris as a sort of collective hallucination that we are all having together. Madeline’s outfit is significantly worse (bright magenta and orange, very tight), I assume because her role in this world is “terribly not-chic American,” and I know I said this last season but I am very not into the way this show treats her pregnancy as beyond comical, like practically grotesque. — though I wonder if we are to believe this sort of frenetic, scrambled ritual is not her standard practice but instead is a manifestation of her frenetic, scrambled mind. Emily goes back to the Savoir offices so we can get a full-body shot of her outfit: a fuzzy sweater in a Care Bear color palette, a metallic miniskirt, and just-over-the-knee shiny green boots. [Camille hate Emily’s guts](https://www.vulture.com/article/emily-in-paris-recap-season-2-episode-4-jules-and-em.html) and only [ pretend to be nice to her](https://www.vulture.com/article/emily-in-paris-recap-season-2-episode-5-an-englishman-in-paris.html) to neutralize her as an obstacle on Camille’s (also inexplicable) quest to regain Gabriel’s heart?

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Emily in Paris Recap: We Can Work It Out (Vulture)

Emily and Alfie are together, then break up, then are together. Madeline and Sylvie attempt to out-business each other. Mindy turns down a job.

In my notes I write, “The second-hand embarrassment here is so powerful I may die 100 times before this episode is over.” Alfie also seems to hate it at first (“What do I have to do to get you to stop singing?”) but, for some reason, her musical persistence charms him thoroughly and erases all of the other material issues behind their breakup so they kiss and I guess are back together again. Luc tells Sylvie to stick with her guns and try to build her own thing. Sylvie has learned from her mistakes and she meets with her deputies to discuss it. Unlike Emily, Sylvie is capable of processing new information and learning from her mistakes, so this time she takes her job offer back to her deputies to deliberate. Sylvie is relieved and they all hug and dance together. Madeline, seemingly forgetting everything she has learned over the past several hours — that clients want Sylvie and her relationships; that she cannot run Savoir without Sylvie; that humbling herself is the only wise move here — is all too delighted to have the upper hand, and tells Sylvie that her offer just expired. Camille and Emily have this conversation that, sigh, is all about how they want to trust each other and be friends. As she leaves the meeting with Madeline, Emily realizes, all of a sudden, that Alfie is not her boyfriend anymore. Is it interesting and plot-generating for Sylvie and the gang to have signed contracts with strict noncompete clauses in them? She reports to Camille and Gabriel that Alfie has been in Paris this whole time and of course they both already knew! It is actually hilarious to me that he boarded a train to London, got a call from Antoine, came back to Paris, and kept it a secret from Emily. Mindy turned down the jazz-club job so she could continue to barely scrape by busking with her boyfriend and her new bandmate even though she has only been in this band for approximately a month, and she’s cut off from the Zipper King money, and presumably needs an income to keep her in over-the-knee boots and sequins.

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Netflix weaves real-life McDonald's campaign into storyline of Emily ... (The Drum)

The fast food chain has also created a bespoke Emily in Paris menu in its French franchises, with the McBaguette available as a meal deal with a hot chocolate ...

The fast food chain has also created a bespoke Emily in Paris menu in its French franchises, with the McBaguette available as a meal deal with a hot chocolate and raspberry macaroons. Netflix is focused on supplementing its subscription revenue after subsequent quarters of declining subscribers. Season 3, which lands today (December 21), sees Emily fight to win a McDonald’s account to promote the McBaguette in France.

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Emily in Paris season 4: Release date speculation and latest news (Radio Times)

Lily Collins as Emily; Ashley Park as Mindy; Lucas Bravo as Gabriel; Camille Razat as Camille; Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie; Samuel Arnold as Julien ...

[Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81231974). [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). [Sign up for Netflix from £6.99 a month](https://www.netflix.com/gb/). And if so, does this mean Emily and Gabriel will finally admit their love for one another? With Camille and Gabriel seemingly split for good, is this really the end of the long-term lovers? Will he take one of them though? With a job offer at another company on the table, is this the end of Julien and Agence Grateau? (Spoilers for seasons 1-3 from hereon out.) Look carefully, and you'll notice a pattern emerging... [Emily in Paris season 3 ending explained](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/emily-in-paris-season-3-ending-explained/). [Emily in Paris cast](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/emily-in-paris-cast-netflix/). Will he be back?

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Voilà! 'Emily In Paris' returns, with surprises in store (WOKV)

Season three provides more career choices, designer dilemmas and romantic revelations for the fashionable female lead character. Although Lucas Bravo — who ...

“To mispronounce it over and over and over again, it’s like ... So there’s always a part of us in every character.” “It’s a little bit difficult to pretend like you don’t know how to say something,” Collins explains. It was a real rollercoaster to shoot. And it’s a big soup of chaos and drama.” “But it was a real ride.

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Emily in Paris season 4 potential release date, cast, plot and ... (digitalspy.com)

Lead actor and producer Lily Collins did tease (via an interview with EW) that we'd "wish there was a season four right away", and she certainly wasn't wrong.

In fact, we need to find out what Julian's future at the company – and his friendship with Emily – is going to look like. Of course, Em's best friend and roommate Mindy (Ashley Park) would be sorely missed, so we have every reason to suspect that she'd be back for more episodes as well. This would land us at a December 2023 release. AND wait for it, Season 4!!!!! But we can do some pretty convincing guesswork. "@emilyinparis is back for Season 3…

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Emily In Paris season 3: EYNTK about new cast member Paul Forman (cosmopolitan.com)

Should she pursue a long distance relationship with Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) or follow her heart and tell Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) how she really feels about him?

Paul is playing the role of Nicolas de Leon, a charming executive who is running his family's conglomerate, JVMA. Any chance of a serenade Paul? This may not be the first time you've seen an acting performance from Paul. This is everything you need to know about him. Should she pursue a long distance relationship with Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) or follow her heart and tell Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) how she really feels about him? Could he possibly be another love interest for her?

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Emily in Paris season 3 review: This cliché-riddled show isn't as ... (The Independent)

The first season, about a Chicago PR girl who heads to the City of Love, was critically derided, hailed as a sign that Netflix was giving up on quality TV and ...

The high fashion world of Emily in Paris (aka her mildly ridiculous wardrobe) continues to be the best thing about this show. Sometimes people cut bangs when everything’s fine!” she insists, the comment a wink to the audience that’s as subtle as a punch in the face. While many of the supporting roles have gained depth over the years (Ashley Park as Emily’s flatmate Mindy in particular is given a lot to do this season), Madeline still feels like an afterthought. In a nod to her romcom foremothers, Emily channels her panic into cutting a dodgy fringe – one that looks miraculously immaculate, eight seconds later. In Emily in Paris, an exposition-heavy script makes sure nothing is left open to interpretation. [Isobel Lewis](/author/isobel-lewis) Comments [Emily in Paris](/topic/emily-in-paris) has had quite the ride.

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Emily in Paris, series 3, review: sacré bleu! Netflix's hit show is even ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

There's an enticing will-they-won't-they at the heart of the drama, but the writers fill the 10 episodes with little but fluff.

Her British boyfriend, Alfie (Lucien Laviscount), is back and thankfully dials down the Cockney geezerishness. Gabriel’s French girlfriend (Camille Razat) dials up the Frenchness by wearing a beret and having a chic lesbian affair. Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) tells Emily he loves her in episode eight, but that he loves girlfriend Camille too. She is still considered a PR genius. Emily (Lily Collins) must decide whether to stay with her US-owned PR firm or jump ship to join Sylvie’s breakaway company. Perhaps show creator Darren Star thinks this can run and run, like Ross and Rachel in Friends, but that was a much sharper show.

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What Emily in Paris season 3's ending twist could mean for season 4 (digitalspy.com)

What will happen to Emily and Gabriel in season 4, after that big pregnancy twist?

Was Gabriel's intensified ambition for his restaurant, and a pay rise, spurred on by the knowledge that he would soon have a little one to support? But the road has never been smooth for these two, and that is clearly not about to change now. As for Camille, she clearly has some decisions to make as well. For all of a few seconds, it looked as though the path was finally clear for Emily and Gabriel to act on their feelings. Little did Emily – or us, for that matter – know, until this final revelation, that Camille was instead returning to tell Gabriel that they were expecting. Earlier in the season, Camille met artist Sofia at her gallery and the pair had become romantically involved before they went on the Mediterranean trip together.

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What happened in Emily in Paris series 2 & how did it end? (Capital FM)

After dating Brit banker Alfie (Lucien Laviscount), Emily must decide whether to give their relationship a serious go despite him moving back to London. She ...

There will be a series four of Emily in Paris! The final scenes showed Emily trying to confess her love for Gabriel, but she was interrupted by Camille who revealed they were back together. - Alfie told Emily he wanted to give their relationship a go despite the distance between them.

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Emily in Paris star defends 'genuine' role as season 3 hit with backlash (Daily Express)

Emily in Paris has caused yet another stir amongst divided Netflix fans as the series returns for a third season filled with more fashion, ...

And that felt really special.” Lily went on: “As a woman in the workplace I was really excited that I got to play a character who is unapologetically herself. American star Lily has defended the show’s main character as Emily in Paris continues to be critically maligned with the release of season three.

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Where Was "Emily in Paris" Season Three Filmed? (HouseBeautiful.com)

"Emily in Paris" season three was filmed at various locations in France, including the Eiffel Tower, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, and Hôtel Molitor Paris.

[La Nouvelle Eve](http://www.lanouvelleeveparis.com/le-cabaret/) is one of the oldest revue theaters in Paris. [Molitor](https://www.molitorparis.com/en/hotel/) hotel first opened as a Parisian bathhouse called [Piscine Molitor in 1929](https://www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/hotel-molitor-paris-mgallery-by-sofitel/history.php). [Clover Gordes](https://airelles.com/fr/destination/gordes-hotel/restaurants/clover-gordes-jean-francois-piege-cuisine-terroir-terrasse). Bonus: You can take a virtual tour of it all [here](https://artsandculture.google.com/u/1/streetview/ch%C3%A2teau-de-montpoupon/yQHx8DnF3MBXMQ?sv_lng=1.141380813664881&sv_lat=47.252776674565396&sv_h=329.4717788482193&sv_p=21.528632595820227&sv_pid=BHN0RT6vqVc8PNK0k71mkA&sv_z=0.12380566518895697). Overlooking the lavender fields and olive trees of the Luberon valley, the Provence restaurant is part of the [Airelles Gordes](https://airelles.com/fr/destination/gordes-hotel) hotel. While fashion is certainly at the forefront, the [Netflix series](https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/entertainment/a41968608/wednesday-filming-locations-romania-castle/) has taken viewers to several breathtaking filming locations in France—from the [Palace of Versailles](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/prance-around-paris-like-emily-with-this-season-2-location-guide) to [Le Château de Sonnay](https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a34338253/le-chateau-de-sonnay-french-castle-netflix-emily-in-paris/). [Château de Montpoupon](https://www.montpoupon.com/?lang=en), a castle located in the Touraine region of the Loire Valley. There, visitors can explore [the château's various rooms](https://www.montpoupon.com/the-chateau/?lang=en). “I didn't even think it'd be possible, but I think Paris has been very generous to us and in giving us access to amazing locations all over the city.” [Emily in Paris](https://www.housebeautiful.com/about/a38541960/cost-of-living-emily-in-paris-netflix-lily-collins/) stems from its over-the-top, often très cliché extravagance. The production design for the Pierre Cadault Retrospective was inspired by the 70th anniversary Dior exhibition. (And should you embark on that journey, be sure to study our [Paris travel guide](https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a41090204/paris-travel-guide/) for more aesthete-approved recs!)

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'Emily in Paris' Season 3 Is All About Sylvie: Philippine Leroy ... (WWD)

'Emily in Paris' season three focuses on Sylvie's new company and life: actor Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu explains her character's evolution.

Season one, they were like, “Oh, no, no, we’re not like that.” And now they’re super happy about the show. They were like, “Oh my God, this is not real. And the fact that people think that I’m like a Parisian woman now makes me feel even more Parisian. You’re much too old for the part, they’re looking for somebody who’s 35, 40 years old, but you should read the sides of Sylvie if you want to read for it.” And when I read the scenes they sent me, I just went, “Of course. And I think it’s a life lesson. Actually, last year, he said, “Do you know why I hired you?” And he said, “Because I liked your vulnerability.” But she’s a very strong character. I like her vulnerability. L.-B.: Oh, I like her sassiness. P. We’re going to see her life. We’re going to see her vulnerability. Here, she previews the season ahead and explains how French perception of the show is finally improving.

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'Emily in Paris': Sylvie actor on Season 3, feeling 'exposed' (Los Angeles Times)

“You come to Paris, you walk into my office and you don't even bother to learn the language,” Sylvie, played by Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, says to Emily. “You ...

She does something in Season 3 that really could mean the end of her career towards the end of the season, but she does it with such confidence. “She sees how bold and smart she is and she recognizes that as something that she probably was when she was younger, in her own time, with different tools. Familiar with crafting complicated female characters through series like “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Melrose Place” and “Younger,” Star is quick to say Sylvie is not a villain, but rather a role model: “In terms of how she sees life and her point of view,” he says. She was a girl that was basically living bare feet on the beach and then she has to go to Paris and become Sylvie Grateau. “She’s so multifaceted and she expresses all these different sides of her with a lot of freedom,” Leroy-Beaulieu says. And that not-normal [life] was also a lot of fun because it taught me a lot about a certain freedom.” “It is really fascinating to watch her process in wanting to make, technically, the villain of the show, still empathetic, grounded, relatable, soft at times. Leroy-Beaulieu made her acting debut in Roger Vadim’s film “Surprise Party” in 1983 and a few years later earned a César nomination for most promising actress with her role as a single mother in the comedy “Trois Hommes et un Couffin,” a runaway hit in France that would eventually be remade in America as “Three Men and a Baby.” The majority of her career has been in France, where she has performed in a string of films and TV shows, but she was virtually unknown in the U.S. “I wanted the character to have this sense of mystery about her. She even had a small role earlier this year in Netflix’s Emmy winner “The Crown,” playing Monique Ritz, widow of hotelier Charles Ritz. When the conversation turns to her own culture shock visiting the U.S., she says she found the loneliness of L.A. She was in that position herself when she auditioned for the role, originally written to be between 35 and 40 years old.

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It's Sylvie Season, Baby (The Cut)

An interview with 'Emily in Paris' actor Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu about the show's third and wildest season, discussing her character Sylvie's chicness, ...

I have to be moved in a very deep way — it has to touch my heart and my guts. I love that artist, but I also love that documentary. Artists try to give birth to something that is universal, that can be received by everyone — not everyone in a cheap way, everyone because it touches something really, really deep. I remember somebody leaked the fact that I was going to be in a swimsuit in season two, and rightfully so — at my age, you kind of need to tell the actor. It’s a love and hate relationship, I guess. But she needs that in order to restore her sense of confidence. You don’t need to know.” It’s kind of fun, now that I think about it. He takes you out of that comfort zone and throws you in the pool and you just swim through it. And it was kind of cute, because I was telling him, like, “Darren, I mean, look at me. When you’re thrown in the pool and you have to swim, you just do it. It’s because she saw that Emily was strong that she was also very scared of her. I mean, I wasn’t really interested when I was a kid.

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"Emily In Paris" star Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu loves playing the villain (Salon)

Leroy-Beaulieu reveals the secret to Sylvie's bad temper and what the French really think about the show. By Mary Elizabeth Williams. Senior Writer ...

I was in comedies because I needed to go back to my Italian roots, in a way. She was a beach girl living in the south of France and she had to go to Paris and become Sylvie Grateau, which is a totally different character. There's that line, "Your enemy is your master," and I look at life like that. I was raised in Rome, and the Italians have a huge sense of humor. There were moments that were really difficult and I thought, "I'm just going to go into the country and just start planting whatever, eggplant, and just do nothing else." But it's also a responsibility in a way because of my age and my experience. There's a word in French called râler that means we kind of complain all the time — the French don't see that anymore. So I read the part and when I read the scenes that they gave me, I thought, "I know this person so well. That was really present at the beginning of the show. Then there was a callback, and I was super surprised. I read and then I didn't hear about them for a month and a half. What drew you to this darker kind of a character?

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Emily in Paris Recap: Office Space (Vulture)

Sylvie attempts to trick Madeline into vacating the old Savoir offices so she can use them. Emily faces the prospect of going back to Chicago.

Emily finally stands up for herself because the thought of returning to Chicago for a dreaded “360 review,” where she will, I guess, have to pretend Madeline didn’t botch everything, is too much for her poor heart to bear. The speed with which Madeline came, saw, conquered, and destroyed this branch of the company is truly something to behold and I’m sure will really pave the way for other working mothers at the Gilbert Group. First of all, why the hell would she be performing this song, in English, at this jazz club that — as we just learned during an extensive tour of her dressing room — has seen many a jazz legend perform there? If anybody’s performance had any texture to it and we could sense that Alfie was doing a little chess-not-checkers thing here — like, he’s not just being a good friend to Camille and Gabriel; he’s actually trying to neutralize the threat he fears Gabriel still poses to his relationship with Emily — I’d be a lot more into this. For reasons unclear (the show will not allow Emily to actually face and live with the consequences of her bad actions for more than ten minutes), Emily and Alfie are in a great place. Emily and Alfie snuggle in an improbably pink hotel bed as she tries to get the man she completely blew off to declare that he stayed in Paris to pursue a relationship with her.

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