Lily Collins has treated fans to an exclusive glimpse behind the camera as the fifth season of Emily in Paris finally premiered on Netflix. The actress, 36, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a series of joyful snaps from the Parisian set, celebrating the launch and thanking her team and supporters.
A Peek Behind the Parisian Curtain
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Collins uploaded a carousel of images and videos capturing the fun-filled atmosphere during filming. The collection included a sweet moment where she laughed uncontrollably with co-stars Samuel Arnold and Ashley Park, all dressed in chic attire. Another photo showed Collins and Park taking a silly selfie with the iconic Eiffel Tower looming in the background.
The behind-the-scenes access didn't stop there. Fans were treated to shots of Lily's stunning wardrobe, featuring rails of chic clothing and a plethora of vibrant heels. Further snaps included a poised picture with new co-star Minnie Driver, where the duo wore similar ensembles, and a close-up of co-star Bruno Gouery beaming beside a nude painting.
One humorous video revealed the less-glamorous side of filming, showing a crew member throwing what appeared to be mini sandbags at Collins as she filmed a running scene. Captioning the post, she wrote: 'TODAY IS THE DAY! Season five is officially yours... Feeling insanely grateful for my @emilyinparis family.'
New City, New Challenges for Emily Cooper
The new season picks up with Emily Cooper adjusting to her life in Rome after becoming head of Agence Grateau's Italian branch. Netflix's official synopsis hints at professional and romantic challenges, a cascading work fallout, and a big secret threatening a key relationship. A recently released trailer showed Emily having a heart-to-heart with Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), who tells her he's excited for the future before boarding a train—fueling speculation about his future on the show.
This season also follows the confirmed exit of actress Camille Razat, who played Camille. Razat announced her departure earlier this year, stating she felt her character's storyline had 'naturally come to an end.' Co-star Lily Collins expressed her support in the comments, calling the journey a 'wild ride.'
Critical Reception and Fan Anticipation
With the season now available for streaming, early critical reviews have begun to surface. Critics have described the latest offering as a return to the show's 'preposterous best' with its signature superficial silliness and garish fashion, perfect for holiday binge-watching. The series continues to be a major hit for Netflix, with each season reportedly racking up tens of millions of views.
Emily in Paris season five is available to stream globally on Netflix now. The series continues to blend romantic escapism with workplace drama, all set against the picturesque backdrops of Paris and now Rome.
