We know her, we (sorta) like her… it’s time to talk about Emily – specifically Emily in Paris.
For three seasons, this Netflix show created by Darren Star has premiered with a new story about an American who traveled to Paris for her job and found fulfillment in the City of Light. While the show itself has drawn criticism and had plenty of moments that don’t make sense, it’s continued, displaying the wonderful world of Paris and all it has to offer – and now, it’s going to be back for Season 4.
The fashionable drama isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and now, we have some details on what you can expect in the next season. From who might be back to what the next season is going to be about, here is what we know so far about Emily in Paris Season 4.
What Is The Emily In Paris Season 4 Premiere Date?
At the time of updating this in February 2024, there is no set premiere date for Emily in Paris Season 4.
Under normal circumstances, we could make a safe guess and say that the series will probably debut somewhere in the 2024 TV schedule. Since its premiere, and with the exception of 2023, a new season of the show has come out yearly, with both Season 2 and Season 3 premiering right before Christmas.
However, there are some factors with the show right now that prevented that in 2023, which we’ll get into down below.
Production On Season 4 Began In January 2024
We’ve waited for some time for Emily in Paris Season 4 to begin filming, and thankfully, production is officially on schedule. In June 2023, it was reported from Variety that filming was delayed due to the 2023 Writer’s Strike, But in January 2024, it was confirmed via the Netflix Twitter that Emily in Paris Season 4 had begun production:
BONJOUR SEASON FOUR 💗 Emily in Paris is back in production. pic.twitter.com/g9i71p8rCaJanuary 19, 2024
We’re not sure how long filming is going to go on. As reported by Variety some of Season 4 was filmed during filming for Season 3, so we don’t even know how much of Season 4 is still left to film. But we’ll keep you updated.
The Main Cast Is Expected To Be Back
One of the things I do love about the show is that the Emily in Paris cast is super talented, and has featured some awesome stars and guest stars to really showcase all they can do. However, there haven't been any announcements as to who is going to be back for Season 4, so we can’t say exactly who will, for sure, return.
However, something we can confirm is that the last two seasons were filmed back to back (or at least a little bit of Season 4 was), according to Variety, so one can reasonably expect that most of the cast that we know will be back, such as Lily Collins (obviously), Ashley Park, Camille Razat, Lucas Bravo, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, and so many more.
To be honest, it wouldn’t really feel like Emily in Paris if the cast weren’t back, so I’m always down to see them return. But let’s just wait and see until a trailer or first look for Season 4 drops – then we can take a look at who is going to be back for sure.
Season 4 Is Going To Be All About “Relationships”
Were you a fan of all the relationship drama that felt like it was right out of a teen romance show in Season 3 of Emily in Paris? Because get ready, from the sound of it, Season 4 is about to have a whole lot more of it – and with even more complex relationships then we ever thought possible.
In an interview with TV Guide, Star talked about what Season 4 is going to be about, and that the main focus is the centering of their relationships, whether that be romantic, professional, or otherwise, and how complicated it can be:
Season 4 is going to be more about navigating complicated relationships; personal relationships and work relationships, and how they come into conflict with each other…Emily is still going to be working with Alfie, Gabriel, and Camille. Those work relationships are really fraught with emotional conflicts.
Something else that was also talked about in the TV Guide article was Mindy’s relationship, and how right now she’s at a crossroads and that Season 4 is going to show her struggle with that, including her relationship with Nicolas, and her past with Benoit:
Nicolas is a very smart character, but I think he is also a tricky guy. I think he represents a little bit of the Mindy who used to be, who she is very comfortable with. Benoit is a bit more of her artistic soul, and I think there is a real struggle. She has both sides of her competing for her priority.
This just sounds like a huge recipe for drama – and honestly, sign me up, because I’m here for it. I’ve been here for three seasons – let’s just keep this drama train going at this point.
Darren Star Says He Doesn’t Know If Alfie And Emily Can “Recover” From The Season 3 Finale
For those who don’t remember, one of the key points in Season 3 was that Emily was having trouble dealing with her suppressed emotions for Gabriel, and keeping her new relationship with Alfie stable. This came to a screeching halt in the finale when Camille openly said she knows Gabriel is in love with Emily, and Alfie just can’t stand the thought of being someone’s second choice.
While I do love Alfie (I mean, who wouldn’t? The actor himself has been in the James Bond conversation), the drama's creator, Darren Star, said that he doesn't know if Emily and Alfie can recover from that, because Alfie made quick assumptions that Emily would want to be with Gabriel, according to an interview that he did with TV Guide from before:
It's something that's been a little question in the back of his mind since he met Emily. It's a bit explosive at the wedding and I am not sure how quick he's going to recover from this. I don't know that they can recover from this.
If we’re being honest, this would lowkey make me even more upset because Emily struggling to be with Alfie made me want to pull my hair out. If Star's correct, I hope Alfie finds someone who understands his worth.
Star also said in an interview with Deadline in December 2022 that Alfie will most likely still “be around,” but romance is probably off the table with Emily for a bit:
I don’t think romantically he is in the picture. I don’t think that makes Alfie out of the show. He certainly has a reason to be in Paris, and he’s working with Gabriel. I feel like all of our characters are still connected, just in a more complicated way.
We Might Not See That Cliffhanger Baby In Season 4
One of the big cliffhangers of Season 3 was that at the very end, Camille is revealed to be pregnant, something that throws a major wrench into plans. But Star was also quick to say in an interview with Entertainment Tonight that while the baby will most likely play a part in the next season, the chances of actually seeing it are very slim:
We've had three seasons, and maybe six months of actual time [have passed], so I'm not sure we're going to actually see a baby in Season 4. But I think that we're going to have to deal with the prospect of the baby.
This isn’t that surprising, as Emily’s boss just had her baby in the show’s timeline, so seeing Camille's child would mean a time-jump, which this series doesn’t seem to do. But, there's a first time for everything.
Will There Be Another Season After Season 4?
From all this, it really sounds like Emily in Paris is going to have an impressive Season 4, but Darren Star thinks that there is far more story to tell. While a Season 5 hasn’t been announced yet (as you would probably expect since Season 4 hasn’t even come out), in the Deadline article regarding the Season 3 finale in December 2022, the creator talked about how he thinks the show can go beyond the fourth season:
I definitely think the show has a life beyond next season. It’s not necessarily conceived as a final chapter...and I don’t think this show is limited by a number of seasons, I think it’s limited by everybody’s enthusiasm and excitement about doing it and telling stories about these characters…especially after Season 3, the universe of the show is expanded because we have such a fantastic ensemble of characters and the show, it’s Emily In Paris, but I think it’s moved beyond just Emily in Paris, which is exciting.
This is supported even more by Lily Collins talking about the show at a Netflix Tudum event in June 2023, saying that Emily’s life is going to take some “unexpected turns” in Season 4 of the show, so this could lead into many more seasons of stories for her.
To be honest, I could see Emily in Paris expanding into a fifth season, maybe even a sixth, but I’m curious to see what Star has planned for the iconic character going forward.
I know we’re all eager to find out what the next chapter of Emily’s fabulous adventures in Paris will be like. For now, we must be patient – and watch plenty of other shows just like it to pass the time.
