6 bizarre 'Emily in Paris' plot holes: From Madeline Wheeler’s infinite pregnancy to Camille's affair
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PARIS, FRANCE: While Emily Cooper's (Lily Collins) life in Paris seems fascinating, given her ability to mingle with locals and her impressive professional development in Netflix's 'Emily in Paris,' the question arises, is it really that laid-back in real life?
The show's portrayal of Emily's easygoing lifestyle is not entirely accurate, and there are several plot holes that makes zero to no sense from the very first episode. So, before the big debut of the first half of Season 4 of 'Emily in Paris', let's talk about six major flaws in the show that are too obvious to overlook.
1. Why Madeline Wheeler’s pregnancy felt infinite?
One of the most noticeable plot holes in the show has to be Madeline Wheeler's (Kate Walsh) lengthy pregnancy, which have perplexed viewers.
In the pilot, Emily's boss, Madeline, realizes she is pregnant and chooses not to relocate to Paris, so Emily takes her place. Despite this choice, Madeline stays pregnant throughout Seasons 1 and 2 until giving birth in Season 3.
This temporal mismatch has sparked concern, since a large number of events, including romances, career changes, and even an engagement, all take place while she is still pregnant.
The show's chronology is curiously compacted, with a lot of action taking place in what appears to be a short timeframe.
2. Is Camille's affair too convenient?
Camille's (Camille Razat) convincing affair with Sofia Sideris (Melia Kreiling) is another often criticized subplot in the show.
While in a relationship with Gabriel, Camille begins an affair with artist Sofia, who is showing at the gallery where Camille works. Camille even accompanies Sofia to Greece for a vacation, while Gabriel thinks they are simply friends.
When Camille returns to Paris, she agrees to marry Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) but cancels the wedding because of his obvious desire to Emily. Surprisingly, Camille never discusses her involvement with Sofia at this time.
The show does not go into detail about Camille's intentions or the nuances of her relationship with Gabriel. Her affair is simply utilized as a story device to generate conflict and sexual tension, rather than providing a deeper narrative purpose.
3. How could Emily Cooper afford a perfect Parisian apartment?
Emily's ability to pay for a gorgeous Parisian apartment is one of the show's most perplexing aspects. Paris is famed for its high-end real estate, particularly in the lovely, central areas where Emily resides.
Emily's income as a young marketing professional is unlikely to be sufficient to afford the cost of such a huge and well-located flat, particularly given Paris's strong housing demand.
4. Where is Doug?
While fans enjoy Emily's love exploits in the Prais, the fate of her ex-boyfriend Doug (Roe Hartrampf) remains unknown.
Doug was introduced in Season 1 as Emily's Chicago-based lover who was initially supportive of Emily's decision to go to Paris, but their relationship swiftly unravels as Doug exhibits reluctance to make the long-distance relationship work.
He feels uneasy with the prospect of going to Paris and finally chooses to end his relationship with Emily over the phone.
Doug's disappearance from the show comes off as too convenient, considering it was predicted that he would cause problems between Emily and Gabriel in the show's premiere season.
5. Is the love triangle overly convenient?
Without a doubt, one of the show's most annoying plotline is the never-ending love triangle.
Yes, we can give the show the benefit of the doubt since it is a romantic comedy, but it's been three seasons where it seems like the triangle saga is not going to end soon, and it's now more of a quadruplet.
Originally, the love triangle was between Emily, Gabriel, and Camille, but now the focus is on Emily, Gabriel, and Alfie (Lucien Laviscount), and this trope appears unduly convenient, particularly given how it continues to propel the story ahead.
The love triangle is now dragging, and its persistence, as well as the characters' decisions, sometimes appear more like expedient narrative devices than spontaneous advances, raising questions about its legitimacy.
6. How Emily Cooper is funding her fashionable wardrobe?
Another major plot hole is how Emily, a young marketing professional, can afford her extravagant outfits.
Throughout the series, Emily is shown wearing high-end designer dresses that would generally be beyond the reach of someone in her position, particularly considering the expense of living in Paris.
The show fails to explain how Emily finances her stunning apparel collection. Her salary as a marketing specialist is unlikely to allow her to afford such extravagant preferences.
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