The Wrong Paris Goes Off The Rails, But There’s One Big Miranda Cosgrove-Related Reason I’m In

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I’ve been keeping busy with all the new streaming content while we wait for the fall TV season to really kick off next year. I just finished watching *The Wrong Paris* on Netflix, and it was a really cute rom-com! What’s even cooler is that it’s the first time Miranda Cosgrove has been the lead in a movie like this, which I thought was great.

While *The Wrong Paris* might not become a classic romantic comedy, I want to discuss its unusual story and explain why I still have hope for it.

What Happens At The End Of The Wrong Paris?

In *The Wrong Paris*, Miranda Cosgrove plays Dawn, a student trying to fund her dream of attending art school in Paris, France. When a reality show promising a location in Paris seems like the perfect solution – offering a free trip and the chance to be eliminated quickly to focus on her studies – Dawn thinks she’s found a clever plan. However, she’s in for a surprise when she discovers the show is actually filmed in Paris, Texas, and unexpectedly starts developing feelings for the show’s bachelor.

The new Netflix rom-com starts off a bit over-the-top, but the basic idea is actually pretty cute. I was really enjoying watching Dawn figure out her problems at art school and seeing if she’d get together with Try. Unfortunately, the way the story wraps up is completely wild and unbelievable, which significantly lowered my opinion of the movie.

Dawn is eliminated from the reality show by Trey when he discovers she wasn’t being honest. She uses the money she earned from being on the show to move to Paris and pursue art school, but she’s finding it tough financially – although she still manages to afford coffee and treats.

A few weeks later, she discovers the cast actually made it to Paris. Somehow, she manages to get back all the money she received for appearing on the show and returns it to the producer (it’s not explained how, especially since she’d already spent some while in France, but it happens). This allows her another chance to confess her feelings to Trey. It’s a bit of a strange rule, and probably wouldn’t be allowed on a real reality TV show.

So, the couple has an honest conversation and comes up with a plan: Trey will propose, but Dawn will turn him down so they can both win the prize money and she can afford art school. They figure they’ll get back together eventually. While it doesn’t actually break the show’s rules, it’s a complicated and somewhat ridiculous way to end up together.

The movie ends on a pretty strange and over-the-top note, though one of our writers actually enjoyed it. The best part, though, is Miranda Cosgrove – she’s perfectly believable as the star of a romantic comedy.

I’m Still Really Rooting For Miranda Cosgrove In The Rom-Com Genre (And You Should, Too)

Even though I was a little disappointed with *The Wrong Paris*, the movie definitely proved one thing: Miranda Cosgrove is talented at romantic comedies, and I’d love to see her star in more of them.

Netflix seems to have been preparing for a push into romantic comedies for some time. Over a year ago, they released *Mother of the Bride*, a lighthearted film with Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt, featuring a strong performance by Miranda Cosgrove. While it wasn’t a standout rom-com, I particularly enjoyed Cosgrove’s role. She, like other Netflix stars such as Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert, and even Chad Michael Murray, seems perfectly suited for this type of movie.

It’s funny how things have changed: Cosgrove is now exploring romantic roles on Netflix, while Lohan is trying to move past being known for romantic comedies.

Cosgrove is excited about working in the romantic comedy genre, recently telling *The Hollywood Reporter* that *The Wrong Paris* is a chance for her to try new things. It’s a direction she’s genuinely interested in pursuing.

I’ve always loved romantic comedies and they’ve really helped me through difficult times, but I’ve never actually been the star of one myself.

She shared that she hopes to provide fans with the same comforting feeling that the movie *Notting Hill* gave her when she was younger.

Movies like ‘Notting Hill’ always cheer me up when I’m feeling down, so I was thrilled to be involved in this project. The idea that this movie might bring that same joy to someone else is really rewarding. I’m a big fan of comedy and prefer lighter stories. I used to watch ‘The Bachelor’ a lot, and the reality show featured in the movie is very similar to that.

While it’s unlikely *The Wrong Paris* will become as popular as *Notting Hill*, this film demonstrates the actress’s promising talent as she enters this genre. It’s a good beginning, and with continued support, she might eventually find a role that truly captivates audiences, much like Julia Roberts did with her iconic smile.

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2025-09-18 22:23