Emily in Paris season 4 part 1 is the season we've been waiting for (2024)

Warning: Major spoilers ahead from Emily in Paris season 4 part 1.

When Emily in Paris premiered back in October 2020 as a light-hearted reprieve from a very difficult time (isn't that the understatement of the century?), the reception was a bit mixed on all fronts (again, an understatement). Critics weren't sure what to make of the Netflix original romantic comedy series and viewers wrote it off as problematic fluff.

But that didn't stop the show from becoming a veritable smash and an Emmy nominee for Original Comedy series. (I will never stop reminding the world that that happened. The nomination was ridiculed, but it was a win for rom-com television!) Obviously, Emily in Paris has found its people and the Darren Star-created show has never stopped staying true to itself.

Now entering its fourth season, which began its run on Aug. 15 with the first of two parts, the series has made slight improvements based on fair critiques while never wavering from its core mission of having fun. Emily in Paris season 4 part 1 continues to have the most fun and moves the central plot of its long-teased relationship forward in ways that have been long promised since season 1.

Every Emily in Paris fan won't agree, but Emily and Gabriel finally becoming a couple was the correct move for the series to make in season 4. Personally, it's the season I have been waiting for from the very beginning. I have loved each season of the series, and that was never impacted by who Emily was dating. But watching the show deliver on a promise that manages to still work all these seasons later feels like absolute magic.

After teasing Emily and Gabriel's relationship for three full seasons, you would expect the concept to sour, that those of us who were holding out for them to get together would tire and move on. That's not the case, at least for me. I enjoyed watching Emily's relationship with Alfie, which I believe was a great and vital pairing that has endgame potential if not for the established chemistry ferociously burning between Emily and Gabriel.

For some viewers, Emily choosing a relationship with Gabriel over Alfie will have the opposite effect. But not me. Not ever. Emily in Paris told us what was happening. And they did it, and it worked. Part 1 ends with Gabriel telling Emily he loves her and Emily saying it back. They still have drama to come with Camille's revelation waiting in the wings, but you can't take back "I love you," and the show should not backtrack after making this much progress.

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Emily in Paris season 4 part 1 sets the stage for a perfect endgame

In Emily in Paris season 4 part 2, which premieres on Sept. 12, Emily still has to embark on a Roman holiday. There are lots of new characters to come, including an Italian man who could have love interest potential in any other season. For the show to somehow fabricate a quick split for Emily and Gabriel would be a monumental disservice to, well, everyone involved. Complications are inevitable, but the last thing Emily needs, after finally finding love with Gabriel, is another interim love interest.

As much I loved season 4 part 1 for the Emily and Gabriel of it all, Emily in Paris' latest episodes underscored how much some of the supporting characters have solely served as plot devices for that particular pairing. Alfie doesn't deserve to be strung along anymore in Emily's world, and Camille's constant dramas are a distraction to Gabriel. If anything, both characters, no matter how much we adore their portrayers, are no longer necessary to the story being told.

Now, I don't want to give Netflix any ideas because I don't want Emily in Paris to end any time soon, but I also don't want the show to overstay its welcome and jump any sharks. Season 4 part 1 definitely appears to be laying the groundwork for the show's ultimate endgame. Of course, Emily doesn't need a relationship to be her endgame, but love has always been part of the show's premise. And for her, it's always been Gabriel. (Again, apologies to the Alfie shippers.) Mindy, too, has started to see her endgame take shape with her rising singing career and growing relationship with Nicolas.

Emily in Paris season 5 would bring the series to a natural conclusion without dragging out Emily's relationship struggles even further (see: Darren Star's previous series Younger and its messy, lackluster seventh and final season) and retreading old territory to the exhaustion of the viewers. We've been on this exciting and hilarious journey with Emily, Mindy, Sylvie, and the whole crew for four excellent seasons, and their marvelous ending is on the horizon, as bittersweet as it might be to admit.

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Emily in Paris season 4 part 1 is the season we've been waiting for (2024)

FAQs

Is Camille really pregnant? ›

Episode 5 ends on a couple big cliffhangers: Gabriel learns he isn't getting a Michelin Star after all, and Camille discovers she isn't actually pregnant with Gabriel's baby — but can't bring herself to tell him yet.

How many episodes are in Emily in Paris season 4 part 1? ›

The first part of "Emily in Paris" Season 4 dropped Thursday and the first five episodes are packed with drama, fashion and a twist no one saw coming.

Does Emily end up with Gabriel in season 4? ›

In a scene reminiscent of Bridgerton, Emily finally chooses Gabriel, culminating in a passionate rooftop encounter. The season ends with their relationship seemingly stronger than ever, despite the looming presence of Camille, who is carrying Gabriel's child.

Do Alfie and Emily break up? ›

Emily and Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) work out their differences following the Season 3 wedding cliff-hanger, but then immediately break up because they know they're not in a place to be the right kind of partner for each other.

Who is the father of Camille's baby in Emily in Paris? ›

Sofia says she doesn't feel like Camille will ever move past Gabriel, to which Camille points out Gabriel is the baby's father.

What season does Camille get pregnant? ›

The explosive season 3 finale saw two breakups (Camille and Gabriel; Emily and Alfie), an engagement party, a spur-of-the-moment almost-wedding, and Camille's pregnancy news, which makes all the wistful shots of Gabriel watching kids play throughout the season more sensical.

Will Season 4 of Emily in Paris be the last season? ›

Will there be more seasons of Emily in Paris? Creator Darren Star left this question open when asked if Season 4 was conceived as a final chapter after the double renewal. “I definitely think the show has a life beyond next season. It's not necessarily conceived as a final chapter.

Will Emily in Paris have a season 5? ›

"One of you is going to leave here tonight with a walk-on role in Season 5 of the hit TV show Emily in Paris," Jackson told the audience, adding to the growing excitement.

Has Emily in Paris Season 4 been filmed? ›

Season four officially started production in January 2024 and wrapped in May. Up until season four, every installment of Emily in Paris had filmed in the French capital during the summer before dropping on Netflix in December.

Does Gabriel really love Emily? ›

Emily continues to date Alfie and Gabriel continues to date Camille. They decide to be friends. When Gabriel was drunk, he admitted that he loves both Emily and Camille. In the final episode, Gabriel is dumped by Camille, and Emily by Alfie.

Will Alfie be in season 4? ›

Emily in Paris season 4, part 1 picks up where the previous outing left off, which means it delves into the ongoing love triangle between Emily (Lily Collins), Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), and Alfie (Lucien Laviscount).

Do Emily and Gabriel get together in the end? ›

Emily and Gabriel are not jumping into a relationship, even though they are both technically single now.

How many episodes is season 4 of Emily in Paris? ›

Do Emily and Alfie end up together in Season 4? ›

Fortunately, Alfie does show up at the tennis match, saving the marketing campaign (and sharing one last kiss with Emily). But it's there that he ends things with her, unable to move past her complicated romantic history with Gabriel.

Does Alfie sleep with Emily? ›

Emily questions what he's serious about, and he's serious about her. The pair kiss and have sex. Emily leaves his apartment for work in the morning, but the pair plan to text each other.

Does Cami get pregnant in Emily in Paris? ›

In the final minutes, we find out that Camille is pregnant with Gabriel's baby.

Was Camille pregnant in the originals? ›

It is revealed that she is pregnant by Niklaus Mikaelson, when Dianna Mikaelson hears the heartbeat of the baby from inside her womb when she visits to discuss Cami's betrayal with her.

Did Camille use a surrogate? ›

Personal life. Camille met actor Kelsey Grammer in 1996, and they married in Malibu, California in 1997. They have two children, both born via a surrogate mother. In July 2010, she filed for divorce, seeking primary physical custody of the couple's daughter and son, in addition to child support and alimony.

Is season 4 of Emily in Paris the last season? ›

Creator Darren Star left this question open when asked if Season 4 was conceived as a final chapter after the double renewal. “I definitely think the show has a life beyond next season. It's not necessarily conceived as a final chapter. I think like every other show, it's a rich ensemble.

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