Emily in Paris Recap: Nostalgia Means Pain From an Old Wound

I’m really frustrated that the show is focusing so much on Marcello! It’s supposed to be about Emily, and while I’m open to seeing her relationships explored, I don’t care about whether or not this guy can succeed in fashion. He treated Emily terribly – he lied and basically took advantage of her. Now he’s back with her seemingly only because he needs her financially and has no other support system (the fact that Nico is his only friend is a major warning sign!). The show clearly loves Gabriel, and even his newfound wealth doesn’t change the fact that all this time spent on Marcello feels pointless. Why is he suddenly taking center stage?








