'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Part 1: 5 key moments from Netflix's controversial show

Netfix's 'Emily in Paris' is a comedic drama following an American marketing executive's adventures while living and working in Paris
UPDATED AUG 16, 2024
Let's discuss 5 key moments in Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Bruno Gouery, Lily Collins, and Samuel Arnold starrer 'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Part 1 (@netflix)
Let's discuss 5 key moments in Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Bruno Gouery, Lily Collins, and Samuel Arnold starrer 'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Part 1 (@netflix)

Warning: Contains speculations for 'Emily in Paris' Season 4, reader's discretion advised

PARIS, FRANCE: With much fanfare and anticipation, Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Part 1 finally made its debut, leaving fans enthralled by Emily Cooper's (Lily Collins) antics. While the first part of the show mostly laid the groundwork for the storyline to propel in Part 2, that does not mean it lacked any crucial moments.

In fact, the solution to the major issue, whether Emily would select Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) or Alfie (Lucien Laviscount), is given in 'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Part 1. Sylvie Grateau (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) also breaks her silence and exposes her abuser. In short, Part 1 was filled with romance and drama, and concluded on a cliffhanger that no one saw coming. So, without spending much time, let's analyze 5 significant moments in 'Emily in Paris' Season 4, Part 1.

1. Emily Cooper finally makes her choice between Gabriel and Alfie in 'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Part 1 

Lily Collins and Lucas Bravo in a still fom 'Emily in Paris' (@netflix)
Lily Collins and Lucas Bravo in a still fom 'Emily in Paris' (@netflix)

Finally, the convoluted romantic traingle of 'Emily in Paris' came to an end (or for the time being) in Episode 5, when Emily and Gabriel declared their love for one another, putting an extraordinary stop to the clichéd plot. However, it is too early to rejoice, since, as we all know, in romance dramas, happily ever after occurs only after the show has ended.

So, we may anticipate more drama in Part 2, where it is probable that both Alfie and Camille (Camille Razat) could cause difficulty for the love birds.

2. Sylvie Grateau break her silence in 'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Part 1?

(Netflix/@carolebethuel)
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu and Arnaud Binard  in a still from 'Emily in Paris'(Netflix/@carolebethuel)

We've all seen how resolute Syvie is, but watching her embrace her truth was one of the highlights of Part 1 of 'Emily in Paris', Season 4.

In the show, Sylvie ultimately breaks her silence on her previous interactions with JVMA's CEO, Louis de Léon (Pierre Deny). When contacted by a reporter looking into Louis's 'complicated' past with female colleagues, Sylvie first hesitates but finally agrees to disclose her experience. In a powerful moment of the show, Sylvie exposes Louis's improper behavior. 

I couldn't help but reflect on how this narrative mirrors the notorious 'Me Too' movement. Anyway, this brave move demonstrates Sylvie's fortitude and desire to face her past.

3. Camille's pregnancy revelation was a startling moment in 'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Part 1

Camille Razat in a still from 'Emily in Paris' (@netflix)
Camille Razat in a still from 'Emily in Paris' (@netflix)

Camille's pregnancy discovery in the Season 3 finale of 'Emily in Paris' signaled the season's conclusion, which was repeated in Season 4 Part 1, when surprising news of Camille's pregnancy concluded the Part 1. In one of the most surprising scenes, Camille realizes she is not pregnant and the false positive from the at-home pregnancy test is due to the medicine she is taking and the stress she has been experiencing.

This news severely distresses her, since she had already begun to embrace the concept of parenthood and felt her body change. Despite this, when Camille meets Gabriel, who is blissfully oblivious to reality, she chooses not to tell him right away, particularly as he proclaims himself the 'luckiest man in the world' with a kid on the way. Now, this has to be the most terrible moment, as we can imagine how distraught Gabriel would be after learning the truth. 

4. Masquerade mix-up further complicates things in 'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Part 1

Lucien Laviscount in a still from 'Emily in Paris' (Netflix/@stephaniebranchu)
Lucien Laviscount in a still from 'Emily in Paris' (Netflix/@stephaniebranchu)

Alfie also attempted to win Emily over again, as seen by 'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Part 1 Episode 3, in which the masquerade party held by Agence Grateau causes serious issues. In the episode, Emily meets a Baccarat salesperson dressed in a nearly identical outfit to her own.

Alfie misidentifies the salesperson as Emily and, in a moment of misunderstanding, kisses her, feeling he is making a love gesture. This moment serves as a stark reminder that the love triangle is not going to say goodbye to the show anytime soon.

5. Camille and Sofia's fallout will complicate things in 'Emily in Paris' Season 4 Part 1

Melia Kreiling and Camille Razat in a still from 'Emily in Paris' (Netflix/@stephaniebranchu)
Melia Kreiling and Camille Razat in a still from 'Emily in Paris' (Netflix/@stephaniebranchu)

Even after setting herself up to seem like a victim and beginning a relationship with her lover Sofia Sideris (Melia Kreiling), Camille's situation remains bleak in Part 1 of 'Emily in Paris', Season 4. As the pair moves into Gabriel's apartment next door to Emily, tensions rise. Sofia wants to use a spare room as an art studio, but Camille insists that it be a nursery for their child.

Their disagreement highlights deeper difficulties, resulting in a heated debate. Sofia eventually chooses to return to Athens, believing that staying so close to Camille's ex is impossible. Their emotional separation highlights the intricate relationships in Camille's life and leaves her distraught, complicating matters even further for her and those around her. 

How to stream 'Emily in Paris' Season 4?

'Emily in Paris' Season 4, Part 1 ultimately explains why this one character is the biggest red flag from the beginning of the show (Netflix/@carolebethuel)
A still from 'Emily in Paris' (Netflix/@carolebethuel)

To watch the show on Netflix, you must have an exclusive subscription, since the streaming site offers several packages based on your budget. The Standard Plan with advertising has a monthly membership fee of $6.99 and provides full HD (1080p) streaming.

The Standard Plan, which does not include advertisements, costs $15.49 per month and allows you to use one account on two screens simultaneously while streaming in 1080p/full HD quality. The $22.99/month Premium Plan lets consumers view content on up to four screens at the same time in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos and HDR.

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