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With the conclusion of the fifth season of Netflix’s “Emily in Paris” closing in, Lily Collins marked the last day of shooting with a heartfelt tribute to her co-star and on-screen love interest, Ashley Park. While Collins was sharing the celebratory images, Park was picking flowers. Both were smiling happily and sitting on what appeared to be a glazed dock in Venice, wearing a softly lit dome and calm waters in the background. The picture perfectly captured Collins and Park’s relationship, which Collins previously described as, “a sisterhood,” a relationship they developed working together through the last five seasons in different beautiful parts of Europe.
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In addition to the picture, Collins thanked the “Emily family” and praised all the accomplishments the team made this year. It was Collins’ farewell words, “Arrivederci ’til December 18!” that Stephan the release for the Emily in Paris return, which became viral news. Almost immediately after her post, the fans flooded the comment section with immense enthusiasm, love, and questions about the fate of their beloved characters.
Exuberant cheers came in pairs with compliments and expectations. One fan summed it up nicely by saying, “You’re both adorable. Congrats on wrapping another season! We all can’t wait for it.” This statement, supported by hundreds of others, highlights the dedication of fans towards Emily Cooper as she journeys from Paris to Rome and, as hinted, to Venice.
The worldwide appeal of the series was clear, as fans from various countries engaged on the post. An Italian fan commented in English, “I adore you, you are simply marvelous! I was in Venice last week and had the honor of seeing you… it was fantastic.” These real-life encounters bring a bit of wonder to the world of the show’s sophisticated and charming jet-setting life.
Though, the majority of the comments were not filled with appreciation and alternatively, they sparked present speculation regarding the show’s future along with the main romance. A concerned fan inquired the question that many viewers wanted to know, “Does this mean season 5 is the last one? Gabriel & Emily absolutely must be endgame.” For the previous few years, since the show’s inception, the creators have focused on this particular central tension. This comment validates how much the viewers care about the characters.
The excitement regarding the character’s future extended beyond it. One fan took a much more extreme stance towards a different probable couple and declared, “i could die if not Emily and Marcello are endgame.” Although this statement sounds a bit silly, the sentiment behind it is quite remarkable—it’s evident of the strong feelings the viewers of the show have towards the plot and the love triangles. This particular devotion is one of the reasons that “Emily in Paris” has managed to remain relevant as opposed to other shows that tend to be forgotten.
Moreover, this comment was a gesture of gratitude for the outstanding chemistry that the main protagonist share outside of work. A fan stated, “Two queens stand before us,” and the statement was immediately acknowledged in a reply, “and I have two crowns in my hand and these crowns determine they’re both queens.” This conversation provides an insight into the love that Collins and Park receive, which goes far beyond their characters; it is the power and the elegance they radiate.
Brazilian, too, expressed her love for the country. “Beautiful ones!! Brazil loves you!” shows the region wise affection for the stars and the global reach of the show. The comment section transformed into a mini United Nations, where comments in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, among others, expressed the same anticipation for the month of December.
Calling out December 18th in the comments acts as a fixed date for the fans, which is both exciting and painful. In no small way, Collins’ note calling the cast siblings and expressing that a home is wherever they are together integrates nicely to the concept of a show about a journey to your place. Packed with romance and drama, Venice is an appropriate and lavish place to wrap up what seems to be another drama-filled season.
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“As more comments keep coming in,” a certain user remarked, “so excited for the next season,” a feeling that surely connects to millions around the world. This combination of warm goodbye’s paired with the “Emily in Paris” world being portrayed as a show and a family is a sign that there is a lot of love and connection felt towards it. Ashley Park and Lily Collins never actually created a show, but instead, created a cultural and social topic fueled with devotion and debate. The only thing left to do is wait for the unraveling of the plot in December.
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