Ever since Emily in Paris premiered on Netflix back in October 2020 and became an instant-favorite comfort watch, I have dreaded the day that it would ultimately get canceled or come to an end. Thankfully, the Emmy-nominated romantic comedy has maintained its success and remained one of Netflix’s most popular original series. But after season 5, the end could really be near.

Before diving into spoilers from Emily in Paris season 5, I can simply state that after watching that massive cliffhanger, a season 6 renewal appears to be all but guaranteed from Netflix. Whether the streamer would reveal that season 6 would be the swan song out of the gate or will eschew a final-seasoning and keep the show running beyond a sixth season also remains to be seen.

While the writers clearly have plenty of creative juices still flowing that would power a seventh or eighth season, we’ve reached the moment in the lifespan of Emily in Paris where it’s time to start asking the hard questions: What is the end goal? Where does this story end? How much longer can the inevitable be dragged out? Well, season 5 gives us some solid insight and answers.

Warning: Spoilers ahead from Emily in Paris season 5!

Emily in Paris season 6 could be the perfect ending

Throughout Emily in Paris season 5, Emily’s still attempting to make her relationship with Marcello work. Although the couple breaks up early into the season due to professional differences and Emily returns to Paris, they end up getting back together toward the end of the season and even seem destined to become engaged and start a full life together in Paris.

But that all quickly comes tumbling down for a number of reasons. First and foremost, Marcello wasn’t actually going to propose to Emily. He was holding the engagement ring for Nicolas to propose to Mindy (who says yes, but that’s a whole different story). Secondly, Marcello’s career trajectory changes from starting his own fashion line in Paris to reuniting with his family in Solitano.

Marcello wants Emily to join him in Rome, move in with him, and work on the company together. That seems like a possible path for Emily, especially since Agence Grateau was on the brink of closure. Despite seeing a life with Marcello, she can’t imagine giving up the life she built in Paris. They’re at an impasse, realizing they want different things, and officially break up for good.

Emily’s split from Marcello paves the way for Gabriel to make his move. He didn’t fight for her as intended and even took a new job cooking on a billionaire’s boat. These changes in character really give him clarity, maturity, and a new perspective. The time apart and separate experiences allow Emily and Gabriel to grow and makes a new case to root for their relationship again.

Gabriel invites Emily to join him in Greece during his time off. If she accepts and Emily in Paris season 6 opens with the couple rekindling their flame in Greece, that would give a potential final season time to rebuild their relationship and allow them to end up together. Honestly, that didn’t seem like something that the writers would get back on track with, but now the endgame is in sight.

Obviously, Emily in Paris could continue beyond season 6. There are always professional snafus for Emily to make and relationship ups and downs that can be explored, but the series feels like it’s approaching a place where it’s time for Emily’s life to reach stability, both personally and professionally. I’ll take what I can get, but let’s not overstay our welcome, right?

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