‘Emily in Paris’ review: A charming fantasy of a show, featuring a knock-out Lily Collins

Darren Star dropped his 10 episodes rom-com web series on Netflix, ‘Emily in Paris’. The plot around Emily Cooper’s (Lily Collins) shifts from Chicago to Paris, something she never imagined. She is there to give Savoir, a Parisian marketing company that they’re merging with some American perspective on marketing.

The show filled with as many stereotypes as possible, staying true to its genre. We

have the unfriendly boss, the sizzling neighbor, the humorous co-workers, the mastermind yet sulky fashion designer, and the caring friends. But that something that makes Emily in Paris the perfect recipe is how it doesn’t ever take itself too extremely.

Emily is seen trying to navigate work as her mid-western susceptibilities clash with the Parisian work culture and ethic: all while posting live updates on her social media accounts and slowly building a fan base type of following.

The series is also hell-bent on safeguarding that we’re all on the same page when it comes to agreeing with the fact that Paris truly is the city of romance. Emily is persistently pursued by every man she meets, though these romantic meetings range from swoon-worthy to downright dreadful.

 There’s a lot that could have been fleshed out with her story but within the boundaries of her charisma, Park accomplishes to suffuse warmth to her on-screen persona. While the show doesn’t quite pack the punch that Star’s earlier work Sex and the City did, but anyone could give it a watch for its breezy charm and appeal. There are a lot of wine, croissants, chic couture, and dreamy Paris moments to be enjoyed.