As someone who has spent a fair share of time navigating the chaotic world of relationships and career, I must say, Emily’s life is quite a rollercoaster! The girl’s got guts, moving to new cities without flinching, embracing new adventures with open arms. And let’s not forget her knack for finding the most picturesque apartments, no less in Rome!
As a long-time fan of television shows, I find myself reminiscing about my own experiences with similar series, much like the current season of “Emily in Paris.” It seems as though we are all enduring a struggle that mirrors Emily’s journey: we eagerly await intriguing storylines, but instead find ourselves trudging through tedious episodes filled with mundane tasks. The question on everyone’s lips is: why must we suffer so much before reaching the series we crave?
Emily can’t believe Sylvie still wants to eat after the betrayal; she hasn’t heard back from Marcello yet, but maybe he needs some time before responding. Sylvie insists that Marcello wouldn’t sell out to JVMA, and Emily disagrees, claiming it’s more about Sylvie’s personal issues than Emily’s. Given that Emily is aware of the sexual harassment Sylvie experienced at work, her stance on this matter… well, it’s a unique perspective! Emily might identify as a feminist if being one simply involves posting pictures with Brigitte Macron online.
It’s quite astonishing to hear Emily, known for turning private, intimate experiences into content, assert, “I value Marcello as an individual, not as a business that requires rescue!” Frankly, I wasn’t sure if she would ever understand the importance of being a person over a brand, and Sylvie is just as taken aback as I am by Emily’s lack of interest in intertwining business with pleasure. Emily expresses her plans to accompany Marcello to Solitano to clarify her actions. In the meantime, Sylvie discreetly texts a potential suitor under the table, for Sylvie is a figure who has numerous attractive men waiting on her command in cities across Europe.
Emily leaps into what appears to be one of her most expensive Uber rides yet, managing to snap photos of the verdant landscapes and add humorous but puzzling captions like “PINE-ing for Italy.” (Emily, seriously, what does that expression imply?) As they travel, she receives a call from Mindy who mourns their recent breakup with Nico. In an unexpectedly vengeful move, Nico had sold the song Benoit composed (the sale of which you might remember was the cause of Benoit and Mindy’s initial split; he wanted them to participate in Eurovision) to a sunscreen commercial, ultimately leading to their disqualification from the competition.
In a quick turn of events, Emily manages to steer the conversation towards her own predicament, and Mindy, not missing a beat, proposes joining Emily on her romantic retreat. It amuses me greatly that Emily seems to believe that every man in her life is lacking in both legal and professional guidance, with their only guidance coming from almost-girlfriends like herself.
By the time Emily arrived, she was already dressed for the adventure, and I must say, her Mary Janes were quite charming! Upon meeting Marcello’s mother, Antonia, it became clear that she had heard plenty about Emily, the girl whom Marcello can’t seem to stop gushing about. Frankly, it seems improbable that this traditional Italian mother would be so enthusiastic about her son being smitten with an American girl who doesn’t speak Italian. However, Antonia has greater concerns than scrutinizing Marcello’s romantic affairs: She is here to emphasize, in the most straightforward manner possible, that the Muratori business is a family enterprise. They celebrate their employees’ birthdays not because the day itself is significant but because the employee is! Everyone who works there is special to them <3 When they’re around, they’re family <3 Let me tell you, Antonia values family above all else.
Marcello shows up looking quite joyful upon seeing Emily, surprising given the circumstances. He shares that his late father, in a unique gesture of generosity, distributed his prosperity throughout their village. As a result, everyone living here works for them, and at precisely 1:00 p.m., they gather for an unparalleled feast that would leave one speechless.
During this enchanting lunch, Antonia shares with me that I’m not to share our moment on social media. Remarkably mature, I don’t gasp in shock and scurry away. Instead, I simply nod as I learn that Muratori refrains from any advertising. Then, Marcello takes me on a tour of his family’s home and displays photographs of Italians who lived there prior to him. Trying to steer the conversation towards work, I get a moment of Marcello’s time before he politely humors me. However, I press my luck, not only advising against teaming up with JVMA but suggesting Agence Grateau instead. Frankly, I wasn’t aware that these two were interchangeable… isn’t one a multinational corporation and the other a small marketing agency? Nonetheless, Emily persists, and as expected, Marcello questions my intentions since he’s not immediately swayed by them. In the end, he sends me back to Rome. Well, that was quite the downer on what had been a dreamy date for me! Yet, Antonia listens from the doorway and seems to be on Emily’s side. Frankly, I find it hard to believe that the traditional Italian mom who despises social media would take a liking to an American influencer… but this is a fantasy, after all, and that includes unexpected maternal approval.
After losing, Emily heads back to their hotel where she finds Mindy enjoying room service with red sauce, spread over the white bedsheets. I thought for sure Mindy would be out exploring the city, considering her connections from her time at a Swiss boarding school. But it seems Emily’s arrival was what finally prompted them to venture out. Mindy confesses that she still harbors feelings for Nico, and Emily responds by stating that being surrounded by historical ruins helps put things in perspective. To be honest, if I were heartbroken, the suggestion of admiring ancient sites like the Colosseum wouldn’t exactly lift my spirits. However, Mindy seems to find inspiration instead. She immediately incorporates Emily’s “beautiful ruins” comment (a phrase that should be credited to Emily) into her original song, which she performs on a street piano conveniently located nearby and perfectly tuned. The performance draws quite the crowd, and by morning, a tourist’s TikTok video of it has gone viral, catching the attention of the producers for Chinese Pop Star, who want Mindy to return as a judge and perform her new single. As a result, Mindy boards the next flight to Paris.
Let’s return to our protagonist, Sylvie. Currently, Sylvie is observing her Italian love interest film a commercial featuring Debi Mazar. For those who follow Darren Star’s universe, you might recognize her from ‘Younger’, and for die-hard fans, she appeared in our Italy episode as a nod to her iconic role in ‘Goodfellas’. It turns out that Sylvie traveled to Rome to pursue filmmaking, but she downplays this exciting deviation as a “midlife whim”. She admits that she offered Emily advice that was out of character, suggesting she prioritize ambition over romance. However, since starting her own agency, she claims that her life is entirely consumed by work. Mentioning her husband makes the man uneasy, but she reassures him that he’s the only one Laurent ever felt threatened by. In Rome, you can even kiss your Italian beau!
During the early hours, Marcello contacts Emily to share that she’s secured what she desired: Antonia has listened in, expressing interest in meeting Agence Grateau at their Rome office tomorrow. The scene exudes a thrilling “let’s-pull-off-a-heist” vibe. However, Sylvie forgoes her initial plan of wandering the city, indulging in pasta and romance with a man who had made time for her; instead, it’s now about locating an office and assembling the team!
Sylvie looks stunning in that dress, doesn’t she? Rome seems to suit her well too, with her tanned and radiant appearance. I’m curious about her skincare routine. Giorgio, who intends to lend her his design studio, introduces her to the crowd as “the woman I was with before I started dating men.” He consents to provide her with the space and assist in her deception. While Luc and Julien are on their way to Rome, they haven’t yet decided on a slogan—Luc’s idea is “Italians do it better”—but at least they have a sign for the door prepared. Despite the excitement of the stunt, I find it hard to believe they truly believed they could pull it off undetected. Don’t they think people might notice (for example) that their online presence doesn’t list this office or that it won’t show up on Google Maps as their address?
During the meeting, Sylvie assures everyone they can achieve both: a compact, autonomous business that gains global recognition. Emily’s suggestion for a covert marketing strategy – promoting the lifestyle to eventually sell the apparel – is quite shrewd! So, is Emily competent at her position now? Initially, Sylvie and her associates are exposed by their confidant: Giorgio, who additionally reveals that he had been romantically involved with Antonia before switching to male partners (!). Unfortunately for Sylvie, none were fooled by her intricate deception.
Despite Antonia’s secretive behavior, she admits she understands they require funds. Sylvie aggressively argues: Grant us half a year and witness the results. Admittedly, that isn’t much time. However, in the world of Emily, time’s conventional rules seem to be bent. Perhaps everything will work out. The enterprise achieves success, yet it comes at a personal cost for Emily; Marcello is enraged.
That night, to mark their achievement, Sylvie dons an eye-catching, backless red dress with a casual disheveled bun that’s both stylish and spiritually uplifting for me. Her jewelry is equally impressive. She acknowledges Emily as a powerful woman and sends her off for a goodbye kiss with Marcello, who surprisingly showed up at the party. Meanwhile, Laurent in Paris sends an anxious text to Sylvie, who casually replies “I’ll be back soon, dear,” as she embraces her Rome romantic interest.
In simpler terms, Marcello informs Emily that his mom mentioned Emily had asked to stay away from the account. After showing her love is genuine, Emily gets everything she desires. Everyone who resembles a mother looks on approvingly as they share a kiss across the party, each giving smiles of approval from their respective spots.
In the office, likely causing Gen immense boredom, a phone call arrives: Gabriel has secured the Michelin star. Excited, she rushes to the restaurant, hoping her brief acquaintance with Gabriel might find this news significant. However, he only desires to discuss it with Emily. This marks the start of the episode’s part that left me wishing I could scream indefinitely.
Genevieve says Gabriel must have a party and celebrate the star so they throw one at the restaurant. Business partners Alfie and Antoine are here. Gabriel claims it’s all empty without Emily. If you ask ME, Gabriel is just realizing that both of the women he took for granted and treated poorly have finally moved on. His pangs of regret have nothing to do with an actual relationship (e.g. the specifics of who Emily is as a person and any real feelings for her) and more to do with his dawning horror that, for the first time since he and Camille got together, he is genuinely single, with no woman to promote from the back burner. Genevieve (whose hair and makeup looks fantastic) is doing drunk girlfriend arm around Gabriel’s neck and so he must pry her off him to say that they are only “friends, neighbors and coworkers.” Her little mischief face suggests she won’t take that lying down.
Gabriel leaves Emily a message about the star, which Emily listens to after spending the night with Marcello and deciding to prioritize their relationship: “Us, pasta, and everything important.” She hurries off to a meeting with Sylvie, Luc, and Julien, who luckily don’t bring up Gabriel. Instead, they focus on more pressing issues like opening an office in Rome. I, for one, was curious about how they would manage to place Emily there given her lack of fluency in Italian. Somehow, Sylvie presents this as a beneficial aspect. “See how well Emily managed without speaking French in Paris” is the point she makes, although if you examine Emily’s true professional history, I believe you might find some significant flaws in that reasoning!
Sylvie is set to lead the new outpost, with Emily serving as her deputy. This news dents Luc and Julien’s aspirations. (By the way, didn’t you hear about Julien interning for one of Valentino’s designers? “Three months of glamour and degradation.”) Antonia secured the deal on the condition that Emily lives there, so pack your bags, Emily! It’s time to move into a stunning apartment that wasn’t yours to find. Mindy has promised to share this ideal living arrangement with Emily once she returns from Shanghai. Let’s get some passport stamps if you catch my drift. Goodness, Emily sure does seem to have an abundance of good fortune.
Following the phone call, Mindy happens upon Gabriel’s restaurant, finding Gabriel, Alfie, and Antoine still recovering from their night of revelry. (A side note: Who could possibly be more estranged than Antoine? Spending his nights with these younger men, purchasing frozen meals for dinner, pursuing Sylvie with such raw desperation. Hasn’t he lived in France all his life? Did he lose all his friends due to his ex?) The gentlemen are discussing the possibility of expanding Gigi to another city, and Mindy proposes Rome. In a burst of excitement, I exclaim “NO, MINDY, NO, DON’T TAKE THESE CHARACTERS WITH YOU“. Gabriel is shocked at the news that Emily is departing.
It’s quite unusual for Alfie to ask Gabriel if he’s alright, given that he once referred to Emily, the woman who publicly humiliated him, as “the greatest girl in the world.” But now, he has a girlfriend, the one who celebrated holidays with him. So, it seems out of place in this context.
After Alfie prompts Gabriel to retrieve Emily, one might wonder why. As always, Gabriel communicates in a flat, emotionless tone, suggesting he’s never felt anything in his existence. It seems Alfie is unaware of the mountain abandonment incident that led to this separation. The behavior exhibited by Alfie in this scene underscores the ongoing brainwashing between scenes for the male characters in “Emily in Paris.” If the show expects me to believe that this insensitive character and Emily (who is no Sylvie, yet still deserves more than Gabriel) are destined to be together, I fear I may lose what little sanity remains.
As a film enthusiast, I find myself marveling at Emily’s response to Gabriel’s message. In a voicemail, she congratulates him in formal French, a gesture that to me symbolizes maturity and class. Yet, it seems Gabriel perceives this as a sign of his need to reconnect with her. With an intensity reminiscent of a serial killer, he presses Mindy for the precise location of her in Rome. (Mindy, my friend, keep that information to yourself.) Meanwhile, Emily is nestled comfortably into her sun-drenched new abode, which brings back memories of the series premiere with the wide-open windows and a selfie framed by the window. Is she considering a change in her Instagram handle? Or perhaps an entire transformation of her identity? The fact that she leaves her phone behind when going out with Marcello adds intrigue to this question. Could it be a deliberate attempt to escape the digital world and embrace a fresh start?
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