The official trailer for Emily in Paris Season 5 has dropped and it looks like our favourite marketing maven Emily Cooper (played by Lily Collins) is trading in her Parisian croissant-and-croissant lifestyle for scooters in Rome, gondolas in Venice, and a major career shake-up. Production for Season 5 has expanded beyond Paris, and it promises romance, drama, and la dolce vita. Here’s a full breakdown of what we know so far – including where it was filmed, what’s new in the plot, and what to expect when it premieres.
Emily in Paris Season 5 Official Trailer Breakdown and New Locations
- The official teaser trailer for Season 5 dropped on October 22, 2025. It shows Emily embracing Italian life: Vespa rides around Rome, romantic tension with her new love interest, and glimpses of Venice’s canals.
- In the trailer, we also see hints of workplace drama: Emily attending a meeting with old colleagues, even as the title briefly shifts from “Paris” to “Rome.”
- The visual tone combines the familiar chic Paris aesthetic with Italian flair – glamorous outfits, classical architecture, gondolas, and Roman streets.
- You can watch the season on Netflix, all the previous seasons are also available on the same OTT, if you want to have a re-run before the new episodes.
Emily in Paris Season 5 Filming Locations: Rome, Venice, and Paris Set Details
The new season significantly expands the show’s European canvas.
Rome & Italy
- Production for Season 5 began in May 2025 in Rome.
- According to reports, filming in Rome included scenes at places like the architectural landmark Colosseo Quadrato (home to the Fendi flagship store), the decorative district Quartiere Coppedè (including Piazza Mincio), historic streets near the Colosseum, and baroque palazzos including something like Sant’Andrea della Valle.
- Rome will not simply be a “visit” location but a major setting: Emily will be heading the new office of her firm Agence Grateau in Rome, which means many plotlines will unfold in the Eternal City.
Venice & the Canals
- In August 2025, production moved to Venice. Filming reportedly took place between August 5–15, 2025.
- Venice footage includes the iconic canal and lagoon vistas, likely featuring gondolas and romantic boat rides – one of the first-look images shows Emily in a boat traversing Venetian waterways.
- Specific Venetian spots mentioned in filming-location spoilers and local-guide estimations include the Grand Canal, perhaps, along with historic squares and picturesque waterside palaces.
Paris: Still a Home Base
- Despite the Italian expansion, Paris remains part of the story. The show’s creator confirms that while Rome – and now Italy broadly – plays a major role, Emily hasn’t left Paris for good.
- Some scenes are expected to return to Paris, preserving the show’s original spark of French fashion, culture, and relationships.
Emily in Paris Season 5 Release Date and Plot Details (Dec 18, Netflix)
- The new season of Emily in Paris will premiere on December 18, 2025. All ten episodes will drop simultaneously on Netflix.
- According to official descriptions, Emily’s relocation to Rome marks a “new chapter”: she’s now managing the Rome branch of Agence Grateau, struggling with career pressures, romantic entanglements, and the challenges of starting over in a new city.
- The summary hints at drama: a “work idea backfires,” leading to heartbreak and career setbacks, while a “big secret” threatens one of Emily’s closest relationships.
Emily In Rome Season 5: New Italian Filming Spots And Romance
One of the major changes in Season 5 is that Italy – not just Paris – becomes central.
- In Rome, Emily is seen sharing scenes with Marcello (played by Eugenio Franceschini). The new romance between Emily and Marcello is teased heavily in the trailer.
- The move to Italy means new dynamics – balancing work and love, navigating cultural clashes, and rediscovering herself outside the familiar Parisian world.
This shift has led some to jokingly refer to Season 5 as “Emily in Rome,” though according to creator Darren Star, Paris remains part of the story: “This season is a tale of two cities: Rome and Paris.”
Style, New Characters – And What Changed In Season 5
Fashion & Italian Style
- The costume designer, Marylin Fitoussi, said that Emily’s outfits in Season 5 draw inspiration from 1940s–1950s Italian cinema – a tribute to screen legends like Sophia Loren and Claudia Cardinale. Expect polka dots, elegant silhouettes, Mediterranean colour palettes, and a vibe that evokes old-school glamour.
- The first-look photos show Emily in a bob haircut, donning a vintage-chic patterned outfit and even riding a Vespa – signalling a character transformation as much as a physical relocation.
New Characters & Cast Additions
- Among several returning cast members are Sylvie Grateau (played by Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu), Mindy Chen (Ashley Park), Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), and others.
- New additions include Minnie Driver (as a character named Princess Jane – a royal-ties influencer connected to Sylvie), plus new faces like Bryan Greenberg and Michèle Laroque.
Summing Up
With Season 5 of Emily in Paris, the show is leaning fully into the idea of “Paris meets Italy.” Expect to see Emily navigating a dual life – part Parisian marketing executive, part Roman (and sometimes Venetian) expatriate – balancing her career, friendships, and new love. The shift to Italy isn’t just cosmetic: new wardrobes, new cities, new stakes, new relationships.
The December 18 release date is around the corner, and the trailer teases a season that could redefine what “Emily in Paris” means – maybe this time, it’ll be more “Emily in Rome.”
