Emily in Paris

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 2, 2020
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 5 out of 18
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Critic Reviews

  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Kaitlin Thomas
    Sep 30, 2020
    60
    Even if Emily in Paris is a bit misguided and features familiar narrative beats to the point it is something we've all seen before — and it definitely is; hell, you can even argue it's the same show Star always produces — romance ultimately never goes out of style.
  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Oct 15, 2020
    50
    It’s TV chick lit, a rom-com in a foreign location where nothing bad ever happens and the cute protagonist gets laid a lot on her way to having it all. But the complicating thing about Emily in Paris—the best thing about it really, the thing that turns it from a trifle people enjoy into a curiosity they enjoy insulting—is how brittle its protagonist is.
  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Roxana Hadadi
    Oct 1, 2020
    40
    So devoid of narrative tension that it barely qualifies as entertainment. ... The characters surrounding Emily are more intriguing than she is. ... Technically, “Emily in Paris” is well-made, but the show’s shortcomings—from its simplistic depiction of French culture to its paper-thin protagonist—make it more of an irritation than an indulgence.

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 42
  3. Negative: 14 out of 42
  1. delriis
    Oct 10, 2020
    4
    Cliché after cliché after cliché... By the middle of the season it's not fun anymore, and by the end of the season it feels plainlyCliché after cliché after cliché... By the middle of the season it's not fun anymore, and by the end of the season it feels plainly disrespectful towards French culture. I can't deny it was entertaining, but I FELT I WAS WATCHING A CARTOON! Depiction of such a complex culture like the French, and particularly Parisian history, traditions and customs, with RIDICULOUS STEREOTYPES, almost felt insulting... and I'm not even French! But I'd hate if a TV Series mocked my country/city like that.… Full Review »
  2. Ericaoh
    Oct 3, 2020
    9
    A fun, fanciful romp full of enjoyable characters and gorgeous Paris cityscape. Such a great escape from realty.
  3. TVJerry
    Oct 3, 2020
    7
    This is the latest from Darren Star (best known for Sex in the City). It stars Lily Collins as a wide-eyed social media expert who’sThis is the latest from Darren Star (best known for Sex in the City). It stars Lily Collins as a wide-eyed social media expert who’s transferred to Paris. Her adjustments to a hostile, haughty work environment and lack of speaking French are ameliorated by a chummy new friend and several handsome men. It’s got a sparkling retro rom-com feel with regular montages of Parisian sites and Collins’ sweetly charming, continually-effervescent attitude. The supporting cast also boasts an assortment of entertaining types. Since it’s France, everyone’s outfits are fabulous. There’s no question that this is a signature Star project, which means it’s a lite confection with a winning cast and enjoyable situations.… Full Review »
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